Tourist AttractionsStreaky Bay and Districts are home to some of the most pristine and untouched coastline in the world. From dense scrub, long sandy white beaches to crashing waves and daring cliffs each different track shows a whole new ecosystem. This page shows only a few highlights within the area but there are many more to be seen.. Baird BayBaird Bay is a remote and isolated fishing village located on the West Coast of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia and is famous as a beach for safe swimming, beach fishing and boating. The Bay and its surrounds offers a range of experiences such as swimming with sea lions and dolphins, beach, boat or rock fishing, bush walking, bird watching and simply beachcombing on deserted beaches. It is a place to getaway and experience the natural wonders of the Australian coastal outback bush and its wildlife. Out here, at the end of the day, you will be able to take the shoes off, kick back, and relax. At Baird Bay you can swim with the Sea Lions and Dolphins if you take a Baird Bay Eco and Ocean Tour with Trish and Alan Payne. For more information or bookings please contact: Baird Bay Eco and Ocean Tour Eyre's Water HoleEdward John Eyre established a campsite here in 1839 on his first mission across the Nullarbor. It was an important site for the Wirangu people who lived here for thousands of years before... Murphy's HaystacksAncient windworn granite in selbergs, huge rocks purported to be over 1500 million years old, occur in numerous places on the Eyre Peninsula. This exciting tourist attraction is now accessible to the visitor. This unique outcrop of pink granite boulders is a delight for the photographer, and this tourist development includes a car-park, walkways between the 2 groups of rock outcrops and interpretive signage. They are located 40kms southeast of Streaky Bay just 2kms off of the main Flinders Highway on the main road into Calca, and Point Labatt (watch for signpost). Entry to Murphy's Haystacks is by donation at the gate to assist with maintenance. For more information phone (08) 8626 5054. Point Labatt Conservation Park & Sea Lion Colony55kms south of Streaky Bay (on the Calca Peninsula), at the foot of the rugged cliffs, on granite slabs worn smooth by the constant wash of the Southern Ocean, is the only known mainland breeding colony of Australian sea lions (Neophoca cinerea). The limestone cliffs are steep and crumbling but a viewing platform allows safe viewing by visitors (binoculars will enhance your view). Point Labatt is the only place on the mainland where Australian sea lion pups can be seen growing up, learning to swim and play, to hunt and avoid hunters. The sea lions frolic, laze, swim and fish, on and off the rocks, and therefore the number that can be seen on the beach varies. Sealions also need rock piles, where holes and gaps provide shelter for young pups. At Point Labatt pups are born every 18 months and weigh around 7kg at birth. Point Labatt caters for day visitors only. Camping is prohibited to minimise disturbance to the sea lions. Eyre Peninsula Seafood & Aquaculture TrailTourism Eyre Peninsula's Seafood & Aquaculture Trail enables visitors and locals alike to experience showcases of world class seafood and aquaculture around the region. Whilst at Streaky Bay a visit to the Streaky Bay Marine Products export seafood processing factory area, and the packaging market of these local products is a must. A short video of divers and scale fisherman at work and some cooking ideas will be shown as a part of the tour. A 10 minute drive around the Streaky Bay coastline brings you to our unique land based abalone farm where green and black lip abalone are commercially grown. This pilot model is the only South Australian farm known to be open to the general public. Fresh seafood is available for purchase on the tours. Bookings for tours are essential, and larger groups can be catered for. Pre-Booking essential. For more information or bookings please contact: West Coast Trading Post Annette & Paul Clarke Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm (exc. Public
Holidays) Tourist DrivesCape Bauer LoopHead out past the caravan park and turn left after Bayview Farm. Take in the sights of Hally's Beach, Whistling Rocks (Blow Holes) and call into the next parking bay to see the sea eagles nest. On to Cape Bauer with it's rugged coast. Look carefully to the left on the cliff point to see the Osprey nest, with Olive Island visible on the horizon. Then enjoy your drive back to Streaky Bay past the Oyster Farms, mangroves and boat ramp, finishing off with a lovely view of the township. This drive takes around 1-2 hours. Westall WayFollowing the signs from Bay Road, head out past the cemetery and turn right at the Westall Way Loop sign. Stop and enjoy the view and photographic opportunities at High-Cliff, the Dreadnoughts, the Granites, Smooth Pool, Speeds Point and kick off your shoes at the Yanerbie sand dunes, then back to Streaky Bay. This drive takes around half a day. Point Labatt & Murphy's HaystacksTravel south to Sceale Bay, a small settlement 26 kilometres south of Streaky Bay with a beautiful white sandy beach. Then follow the signs to view the only permanent mainland Australian sea lion colony at Point Labatt, then on to Murphy's Haystacks the famous and historical inselbergs, before returning to Streaky Bay via Flinders Highway. |
