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Port Lincoln Day Tour – A Taste of Eyre

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Scenery, Wildlife, Food and Wine

The Best Port Lincoln DayTour

Combining food, wildlife and spectacular scenery, this 1-day tour of Australia’s seafood capital Port Lincoln truly showcases the region’s diverse range of experiences.

Your taste buds are also in for a treat as you enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at the award-winning Fresh Fish Place and visit picturesque Boston Bay Wines for tastings. 

Nature lovers will be thrilled by the koalas at Mikkira Station and other up close and personal wildlife encounters on offer. The Eyre Peninsula is guaranteed to leave you breathless, inspired and wondering why you hadn’t come sooner. 

Your day will include the following highlights;

  • Discover the spectacular coastal scenery of the Eyre Peninsula
  • Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at the Fresh Fish Place
  • Sample wine whilst taking in stunning scenery at Boston Bay Wines
  • Meet the wild koalas of Mikkira Station and get that perfect photo
  • Enjoy up close and personal wildlife encounters at Glen Forrest Tourist Park
  • Relax and enjoy entertaining commentary from our passionate guide

Departs/Returns:

Port Lincoln accommodation;

  • Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
  • Pick-ups from 7:30am
  • Returns: 5:00pm approx.
What is Included:
  • Local guide
  • All activities and national park fees
  • Morning tea
  • Lunch
  • Wine tasting
  • Accommodation Pick up and drop off

Port Lincoln Day Tour - The best local guides - meet Paul!
Port Lincoln Day Tour – The best local guides – meet Paul!

What you need:

  • Comfortable footwear
  • Appropriate clothing for colder weather
  • Hat and Sunglasses
  • Please consider a Sustainable Water Bottle
  • Please use Coral Safe Sunscreen
  • Camera/Phone
Port Lincoln Day Tour Itinerary:
Departs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

You will be picked up from your Port Lincoln accommodation between at 7.30am – 8.00am and once everyone is on board, we’ll start our day heading to Lincoln National Park. Visit Wanna for great views over Sleaford Bay where you can keep your eyes peeled for native bird life along the cliff tops. Keep an eye on the water below as in the winter months you may even be lucky enough to spot some whales.

Port Lincoln Day Tour - Visit Port Lincoln National Park
Port Lincoln Day Tour – Visit Port Lincoln National Park

Next, we’ll head to Stamford Hill picnic ground on the other side of the park for morning tea beautiful views across the harbour. Take off your shoes for a stroll along Surfleet Beach before travelling to Fisheries Bay. Here we begin a 14-kilometre scenic coastal drive along Whalers Way to see breathtaking coastline and some of the oldest rocks in Australia.

Port Lincoln Day Tour - Wildlife, Scenery, Seafood & Wine - Fantastic Day Tour at a fabulous price!
Whalers Way and its breathtaking coastline

If you love wildlife then the next stop will be a highlight. Meet the friendly koalas at Mikkira Station, the only wild koala colony on the Eyre Peninsula. Here you’ll be able to take that perfect photo as they eat the leaves of the many Manna Gum trees.

Port Lincoln Day Tour - Wildlife, Scenery, Seafood & Wine - Fantastic Day Tour at a fabulous price!
Get up close with Koalas!

We’ll walk off our delicious lunch at the Fresh Fish Place, with a stroll around the Port Lincoln Marina and foreshore. Here you will see the extraordinary range of both commercial and private fishing vessels of Australia’s largest port. Next, we’ll make our way to Boston Bay Wines for wine tastings and picture-perfect views over Boston Bay.

Port Lincoln Day Tour - Wildlife, Scenery, Seafood & Wine - Fantastic Day Tour at a fabulous price!
Port Lincoln Day Tour – The best local produce

At Glen Forest Tourist Park you’ll have the opportunity to come up close and personal to kangaroos, parrots and other wildlife. Here you can also have a coffee and do some more wine tasting if you desire.

Port Lincoln Day Tour - Emu Spotting!
Port Lincoln Day Tour – Emu Spotting!

Finish the tour on top of the world at Winters Hill lookout and after a fantastic day we will drop you back to your Port Lincoln accommodation between 5pm and 5.30pm.

Note: Itineraries may change due to weather or other circumstances
Important Information
  • Itineraries may be subject to change dependant on weather and other circumstances
  • Prices are in Australian Dollars (AU$)
  • Dietary requirements can be catered for but please ensure you advise at time of booking
  • Child rates apply to children 12 and under and infants under 2 are free
  • Please note that cruise ship day tours have a different itinerary.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
  • If you cancel at least 15 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is 20% cancellation fee.
  • If you cancel between 8 and 14 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 50% cancellation fee.
  • If you cancel within 7 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100% cancellation fee.
  • Unless otherwise stated all refunds will incur a 10% administration fee

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