Port Lincoln, South Australia

The Seafood Capital of Australia

Winter Adventure in Port Lincoln

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Port Lincoln is an amazing spot for an active winter getaway. The region offers a range of accommodation, experiences and food options to suit all tastes and budgets.

Ride or hike the trails in stunning National Parks, get onto the water on a cruise or fishing tour, and have some seriously incredible wildlife encounters. After a full day of adventure, refuel at Port Lincoln's excellent cafes, bars and restaurants, stop by the wineries or splash out on an unforgettable seafood feast and a few drinks under the sunset.

Cage Diving With Great White Sharks

To see a Great White Shark gliding towards you is a truly awe-inspiring experience. Port Lincoln is the only place in Australia where you can meet these magnificent predators from the safety of a cage dive. Each of the below operators holds eco-certification and are passionate about the conservation of Australia’s Great White Sharks. Rest assured, all of these tours are responsible, sustainable, and safe for both humans and sharks.

Calypso Star Charters and Rodney Fox Shark Tours both offer day trips from Port Lincoln Marina. Leaving early in the morning, the tours travel by boat to Neptune Islands, the only site in Australia where cage diving is permitted. No previous diving experience is required to swim with the sharks. Tours include food and both operators are family-friendly, but it is a long day out on the boat so these tours are recommended for children aged eight and above.

Adventure Bay Charters

Oyster Indulgence

You simply cannot visit Coffin Bay without an oyster experience. Experience Coffin Bay offers comfortable and educational tours to their oyster lease on their brand new vessel, CB1. Enjoy oysters fresh from the sea of course, and a bay tour where you are likely to see sealions and dolphins as you glide past the National Park on the way to the lease. Oh, and there is also a a bar on board to help wash down the shellfish.

You will also find Oyster HQ - the home of the oyster pavillion, situated in the waters of Coffin Bay. Wade out to the Saltwater Pavillon in supplied waders, and sample the freshest oysters, paired with South Australian wine. Learn about the oyster industry, all whilst sitting in the water at the 'saltwater dining table'.

Where to Taste the Local Flavours

Port Lincoln is the Seafood Capital of Australia, so you really must try the local specialty! You can't go past The Fresh Fish Place, combining factory tours, a fresh seafood outlet and some of the best in-house fish and chips in town.

If you're looking for something a little special, local eateries offering premium seafood experiences include: Fumo 28 Oysterbar, Sarin's Restaurant in the Port Lincoln Hotel, and the Marina Hotel.

Port Lincoln is home to a number of boutique wineries including the iconic Boston Bay Winery featuring picturesque views of Boston Bay. It's a great place to kick back on the lawns on a clear winter's day, with tasting paddle of wines, accompanied with a seafood tasting platter to match. Peter Teakle Winery features an amazing cellar door that must be visited, along with beautiful gardens and vineyards.

Go All Out on Guided Seafood, Nature and Wildlife Tours

There are many secret spots on the Southern Eyre Peninsula that you simply can't discover without the knowledge of a local. This is where our  entertaining tour guides come in.

Lunch Doudle, from Australian Coastal Safaris is a bit of a local legend with a lot of larrikin thrown in. What he doesn't know about this region, fishing, seafood and local history isn't worth knowing. With Lunch, you will explore national parks and secret beaches, participate in gathering your dinner, and taste some of the best and freshest seafood in the world, all without worrying about the drive, getting bogged, or reading a map.

Tour South offer tailored tours of the Eyre Peninsula, adjusting each itinerary to suit your pace and interests. For small group tours, Untamed Escapes connects travellers from all walks of life with adventure, wildlife, wellness and epicurean experiences in nature.

Yarnbala offers the chance to discover an unknown isolated slice of Coffin Bay, in a way that nature intended us to experience it. Your hosts offer immersive experiences that combine education around conservation and sustainability as well as night time events that are a stunning collaboration of local and bush food with unique live music performances.

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