D i s c o v e r A u s t r a l i a

The Eyre Peninsula stretches 1000km from Whyalla in the east to the Western Australian border, and 400 km from the Gawler Ranges in the north to Port Lincoln in the south.

The region is known for its 2000km of ruggedly beautiful coastline however, vast desert plains, the Gawler Ranges and a hinterland of golden grain are a fascinating contrast to towering cliffs and sandy bays.

The wildlife, like the landscape, is unique from whales and wombats to wedgetail eagles.

The region offers the ultimate in ''escape the stress'' holiday experiences.

Hot Spot

Port Lincoln
Wooded hills run down to Boston Bay, one of the world's largest natural harbours - three and a half times the size of Sydney Harbour.

This vast expanse of sheltered water is ideal for small boat fishing and day sailing. There are also sheltered beaches, booming surf beaches and spectacular lookouts.

Port Lincoln
Wooded hills run down to Boston Bay, one of the world's largest natural harbours - three and a half times the size of Sydney Harbour.

This vast expanse of sheltered water is ideal for small boat fishing and day sailing. There are also sheltered beaches, booming surf beaches and spectacular lookouts.

Boston Bay Wines
This unique vineyard located on the shores of Boston Bay produces medal-winning red and white wines. Open for cellar door tasting and sales, BBQs are available by appointment

Coffin Bay
Famous for its oysters and one of the most beautiful estuaries in Australia, its bays, channels and fine sands are a haven for all water sports enthusiasts.

Baird Bay
This is the place to take a specialist eco and ocean tour that you will always remember, especially after swimming with sealions and dolphins.

The Nullarbor
A vast treeless plain bordered by The Great Victoria Desert in the north and the pounding Southern Ocean in the south. When you stand on the Nullarbor in the daytime, you have an unbroken 360 degree horizon and a dome of usually blue sky that seems to reach down to grab you. By night, there's a canopy of stars brilliant in the clear southern sky. Underground caves and blowholes add to the magic of travel in this region.

Great Australian Bight
To the east, giant sand dune formations as far as the eye can see; the west, 200km of towering cliffs dropping sheer to the Southern Ocean. This is the location of one of the world's great natural spectacles. It's been called the giant's nursery because each year between 60 to 100 Southern Right Whales come here to give birth to and spend the winter playing with their young, while humans gaze in wonder from the cliffs above.

Gawler Ranges
The result of powerful volcanic activity 1,600-million years ago, these ranges are a spectacular wilderness area. Domes of volcanic rock contrast with the stark whiteness of the many salt lakes in the area. They are renowned and attract many visitors who come to admire the display of wildflowers in spring. There are 140 species recorded in the area, which is also home to the Southern Hairy Nosed Wombat, Pygmy Possums and Hopping Mice.