Eyre Peninsula
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Series 4: Episode 4

From Coffin Bay we embark on a power packed journey with a convoy of caravans, camper trailers and motor homes in search of what this fantastic Peninsula has to offer.

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We leave nothing unturned to bring you the best of the best.

Accommodation, restaurants, cafes and bars.

From the dramatic to the breathtaking.

Views, untouched wilderness, and well worn paths.

Oceans, mountains and wildlife.

Cummings Monument Lookout affords some spectacular and dramatic views.

The wonder of nature at its very best.

At the heart of the Erye Peninsula is Lock, a proud farming community and a great place to base yourself for exploring the Peninsula.

And for Paul, it brings back precious childhood memories.

Locks Well is a great place to break up your journey, with fabulous lookouts, fantasic salmon fishing and breathtaking views.

A staircase of 280 steps takes you down to the beach and, back up again.

Mt Wuddina covers an area of 112ha. and is 26 metres high and steeped in ancient history

You'll find untouched wilderness in the Gawler Ranges National Park. With walking trails, and bbq's, it caters well for the weary traveller.

A popular area for recreational touring and bushcamping with historical and archaeological sites waiting to explore.

Kimba plays an important role as the eastern gateway to the Ranges.

With vast open spaces and a special photo opportunity.

This is the half way mark across Australia. However it is not the only attraction. At 8 metres high a giant galah who keeps watch over the town and its visitors.

For the blokes out there who love their sheds, we have found the ultimate and will have you reaching for the tools to renovate your own backyard shed!

Off to Whyalla, home to 22,000 people and blessed with more than 300 days of sunshine.

An incredible phenomenen occurs here, with the spawning of the luminescent cuttlefish.

Divers from Australia and around the world visit Whyally to witness the specatacle.

Known as the 'Cuttlefish Capital of the World' this town is experiencing an enourmous boost in tourism.

And a long way from the Murray river is a new home for the Murray Cod.

A group of enthusiast students from the Stuart High School are learning valuable skills in life.

They are your guides, and visitors will learn all aspects of breeding, lifecycle and feeding patterns of the Murray Cod.

Their research and training will help to sustain the fish and their long term survival.


RV Showcase : Kimberley Kampers Pty Ltd

Cnr Boeing Avenue and Piper Drive

Ballina NSW 2478Ph: (02) 6681 6994

www.kimberleykampers.com


Eyre Peninsula Products & Contacts

  1. Challenge Camper Trailers

    5 Coongie Avenue, Edwardstwon SA 5039

    P 08 8277 9853
    F 08 8359 6144

    W www.challengecampertrailers.com
    E info@challengecampertrailers.com

  2. A’van Adelaide

    384 North East Road, Windsor Gardens  SA   5087

    P  08 8261 8442
    F  08 8261 8444

    W www.avanadelaide.com.au
    enquiries@avanadelaide.com.au

  3. Kimba Caravan Park
    (08) 8627 2222
    www.kimbacaravanpark.com.au
  4. Whyalla Caravan Park
    Freecall: 1800 828 012
    Port Lincoln Tourist Park
    Ph: (08) 8621 4444
    www.saringroup.com.au
  5. Edithburgh Caravan Park
    Ph: (08) 8852 6056
    www.edithburghcaravanpark.com
  6. Seafood and Beyond Rewards Card
    Ph: (08) 8202 4346
  7. Wudinna information:
    Ph: (08) 8680 2969
  8. Gawler Ranges National Park - Department for Environment and Heritage
    Ph: (08) 8688 3111
    www.parks.sa.gov.au
  9. Information on Kimba:
    www.kimba.sa.gov.au
  10. Tourism Eyre Peninsula
    Ph: (08) 8682 4688
  11. Stockman's Diner
    Phone: (08) 8689 1217
  12. Sturt's Restaurant Wudinna
    Ph:(08) 8680 2090
     
  13. Stuart High School - Murray Cod Tours
    Whyalla Visitor Information Centre
    Ph: 1800 088 589

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