40 days in The Eyre Peninsula Itinerary

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Ceduna
— 5 nights
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Nullarbor
— 5 nights
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Streaky Bay
— 5 nights
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Kimba
— 5 nights
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Whyalla
— 6 nights
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Cowell
— 5 nights
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Port Lincoln
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Ceduna — 5 nights

Ceduna is a town in South Australia located on the shores of Murat Bay on the west coast of Eyre Peninsula. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ceduna: Penong (Lake Macdonnell, Cactus Beach, &more). And it doesn't end there: get great views at Head of Bight, don't miss a visit to Ceduna Jetty, hike along Encounter Walking Trail, and see the interesting displays at National Trust Ceduna School House Museum.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Ceduna trip itinerary site.

Sydney to Ceduna is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Sydney to Ceduna, you'll gain 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in December, Ceduna is a bit cooler at night with lows of 16°C. You will leave for Nullarbor on the 31st (Sun).
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Nullarbor — 5 nights

Nullarbor is known for sightseeing and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Great Australian Bight.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Nullarbor tour itinerary builder app.

You can drive from Ceduna to Nullarbor in 5 hours. You will leave for Streaky Bay on the 5th (Fri).
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Streaky Bay — 5 nights

Streaky Bay is a coastal town on the western side of the Eyre Peninsula, in South Australia just off the Flinders Highway 303 km north west of Port Lincoln and 727 km by road from Adelaide. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Streaky Bay: Minnipa (Pildappa Rock & Tcharkuldu Rock). There's still lots to do: stroll around Islands Caravan Park, take a memorable drive along Cape Bauer Loop Drive, take in the waterfront at Streaky Bay Jetty, and examine the collection at Streaky Bay National Trust Museum.

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Traveling by car from Nullarbor to Streaky Bay takes 6 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Kimba.
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Kimba — 5 nights

Kimba is a rural service town on the Eyre Highway at the top of Eyre Peninsula in the Australian state of South Australia. Venture out of the city with trips to Wudinna (Turtle Rock, Mount Wudinna, &more). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Viterra’s Kimba Silos, take an in-depth tour of Kimba Museum, get great views at Whites Knob Lookout, and pause for some photo ops at Edward John Eyre Sculptures.

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Drive from Streaky Bay to Kimba in 2.5 hours. You will leave for Whyalla on the 15th (Mon).
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Whyalla — 6 nights

Whyalla is the third most populous city in the Australian state of South Australia after Adelaide and Mount Gambier. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Whyalla: Port Augusta (Matthew Flinders Red Cliff Lookout, Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, &more) and Iron Knob Tourist Centre & Mine Tours (in Iron Knob). There's much more to do: explore and take pictures at Hummock Hill Lookout, head outdoors with Whyalla Diving Services, explore the activities along Fitzgerald Bay, and stroll around Whyalla Wetlands.

To see reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Whyalla road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Kimba to Whyalla takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in January, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to drive to Cowell.
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Cowell — 5 nights

Cowell is a coastal town on Franklin Harbor on the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsula, in South Australia on the Lincoln Highway 111 km south of the major town of Whyalla. Cowell is known for sightseeing, wildlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: cast your line with Cowell Fishing Adventures, make a trip to Cowell Silo Art, take in the waterfront at Cowell Foreshore Boardwalk, and admire the masterpieces at The National Trust Folk Museum.

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Traveling by car from Whyalla to Cowell takes 1.5 hours. In January, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 21°C. On the 26th (Fri), you're off to Port Lincoln.
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Port Lincoln — 8 nights

Primarily a marine industry town, Port Lincoln has about as many marina trawlers and grain silos as luxury yachts.
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Port Lincoln: Tumby Bay Silo Art (in Tumby Bay) and Coffin Bay (Oyster Walk, Food Tours, &more). Spend the 29th (Mon) exploring nature at Lincoln National Park. There's still lots to do: have unforgettable encounters with a shark diving experience, get great views at Winter Hill Lookout, walk around Glen-Forest Tourist Park & Vineyard, and identify plant and animal life at Mikkira Station.

To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Port Lincoln day trip site.

Drive from Cowell to Port Lincoln in 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.
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