8 Unforgettable Wildlife Experiences on the Eyre Peninsula
Great whites, sea lions, giant cuttlefish and wild koalas
From the only mainland sea lion colony in the country to the world’s only known giant-cuttlefish aggregation, the Eyre Peninsula delivers wildlife encounters you simply cannot have anywhere else. Here are nine that belong on every nature-lover’s list.
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Streaky Bay
Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience
Swim with wild sea lions and dolphins in a sheltered lagoon.
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Streaky Bay
Point Labatt Sea Lion Colony
Australia’s only permanent mainland sea lion colony, viewed from the clifftop.
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WhyallaWhyalla Cuttlefish at Point Lowly
Snorkel among thousands of giant cuttlefish at Point Lowly each winter.
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Port LincolnMikkira Station
One of the few wild koala colonies on the peninsula at historic Mikkira Station.
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Gawler RangesGawler Ranges National Park
Yellow-footed rock-wallabies and emus in an ancient volcanic wilderness.
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Port LincolnLincoln National Park
Emus, kangaroos and seabirds across Lincoln National Park’s coastal heath.
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Port LincolnAustralian Coastal Safaris
Small-group safaris seeking out the lower peninsula’s wildlife and coast.
Many of these encounters are seasonal and weather-dependent, and all involve genuinely wild animals - book through accredited operators and keep a respectful distance.
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