{"id":49438,"date":"2022-02-16T14:28:47","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T03:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=49438"},"modified":"2025-03-11T21:27:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T10:27:38","slug":"eyre-peninsula-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/eyre-peninsula-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"12 things to add to your Eyre Peninsula bucket list"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Pack your bags \u2014 we&#8217;re going on an ocean-meets-outback adventure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eyre Peninsula boasts some of <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/australia\">Australia<\/a>\u2019s most immaculate beaches, world-famous seafood and deserted national parks brimming with native wildlife. It&#8217;s also one of the country&#8217;s best-kept travel secrets (for now), which is ideal if you prefer sharing the beach with a mob of kangaroos over peak season crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some top picks of places to visit, things to do and local food to eat when you <a href=\"\/australia\/eyre-peninsula\">visit the Eyre Peninsula<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-no-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PZSA\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PZSA.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzsa\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">South Australia Outback Adventure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">10 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzsa\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PJXN\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PJXN.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pjxn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Walk Western Australia's Karijini & Ningaloo Reef<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">10 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pjxn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PZSVC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PZSVC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzsvc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">East Coast Australia Adventure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">19 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pzsvc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Hit the beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AU-SA-two-travellers-from-a-distance-on-Almonta-Beach-web-blog-1029866200-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AU-SA-two-travellers-from-a-distance-on-Almonta-Beach-web-blog-1029866200-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two people walking along Almonta Beach on the Eyre Peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-51468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AU-SA-two-travellers-from-a-distance-on-Almonta-Beach-web-blog-1029866200-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AU-SA-two-travellers-from-a-distance-on-Almonta-Beach-web-blog-1029866200-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AU-SA-two-travellers-from-a-distance-on-Almonta-Beach-web-blog-1029866200-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/AU-SA-two-travellers-from-a-distance-on-Almonta-Beach-web-blog-1029866200-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Almonta Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eyre Peninsula isn&#8217;t short of a stunning beach or two. There hasn&#8217;t been much noise about South Australia\u2019s beaches, so you&#8217;ll often find that you&#8217;ll have a white sandy bay all to yourself. Almonta Beach, Memory Cove and Perlubie Beach are a few favourites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/best-beaches-in-south-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>10-must visit beaches in South Australia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Explore Coffin Bay National Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-two-travellers-from-a-distance-on-Almonta-Beach-blog-1029866200-ss-800x450-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-two-travellers-from-a-distance-on-Almonta-Beach-blog-1029866200-ss-800x450-3.jpg\" alt=\"Two people walking along the shore at Almonta Beach on the Eyre Peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-49475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-two-travellers-from-a-distance-on-Almonta-Beach-blog-1029866200-ss-800x450-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-two-travellers-from-a-distance-on-Almonta-Beach-blog-1029866200-ss-800x450-3-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-two-travellers-from-a-distance-on-Almonta-Beach-blog-1029866200-ss-800x450-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-two-travellers-from-a-distance-on-Almonta-Beach-blog-1029866200-ss-800x450-3-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coffin Bay National Park is a coastal playground with crystal clear shallows, wind-whipped dunes and lush bush walks waiting to be explored. Lace up your hiking boots for the 15-kilometre Oyster Walk, climb the sand dunes for an incredible sunset or pop on a snorkel to discover the park\u2019s rich marine life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. See Australian sea lions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Point-Labatt-sea-lion-colony-1339628798-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Point-Labatt-sea-lion-colony-1339628798-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sea lions lounging on the beach below Point Labatt \" class=\"wp-image-49471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Point-Labatt-sea-lion-colony-1339628798-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Point-Labatt-sea-lion-colony-1339628798-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Point-Labatt-sea-lion-colony-1339628798-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Point-Labatt-sea-lion-colony-1339628798-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Point Labatt is the only permanent colony of Australian sea lions on the mainland. Watch these inquisitive mammals basking in the sun from the viewing platform. If you visit at the right time of year, you can also see gorgeous pups playing or learning to swim (birthing season alternates between mid-summer and mid-winter every year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Feast on native foods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Arid-Lands-Botanic-Gardens-Food-Plate-blog-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Arid-Lands-Botanic-Gardens-Food-Plate-blog-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"A native inspired lunch platter from Arid Lands Botanic Garden\" class=\"wp-image-49467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Arid-Lands-Botanic-Gardens-Food-Plate-blog-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Arid-Lands-Botanic-Gardens-Food-Plate-blog-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Arid-Lands-Botanic-Gardens-Food-Plate-blog-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Arid-Lands-Botanic-Gardens-Food-Plate-blog-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy a native-inspired lunch at Arid Lands Botanic Garden. Try the tasting platter of kangaroo mettwurst, quandong chutney, native-flavoured dukka and wattle seed damper for something savoury. If you have a sweet tooth, you&#8217;ll enjoy the lemon myrtle pancakes or homemade scones topped with a generous dollop of quandong jam. Yum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Related:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/bush-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> 6 First Nations bushfoods you need to try in Australia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Visit an oyster farm&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Oyster-farm-aerial-view-blog-1688557669-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Oyster-farm-aerial-view-blog-1688557669-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of an oyster farm on the Eyre Peninsula, SA\" class=\"wp-image-49461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Oyster-farm-aerial-view-blog-1688557669-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Oyster-farm-aerial-view-blog-1688557669-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Oyster-farm-aerial-view-blog-1688557669-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Oyster-farm-aerial-view-blog-1688557669-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Seafood from the Eyre Peninsula is&nbsp;<em>that<\/em>&nbsp;good, the region has even been dubbed Australia&#8217;s &#8216;seafood frontier&#8217;. While you could tuck into a plate of fresh seafood at a restaurant, we have a better idea: wade into the water with a local farmer and pluck your own oysters straight from the sea. This gives a whole new meaning to fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Explore Gawler Ranges National Park&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Gawler-ranges-NP-water-holes-landscape-blog-1859011975-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Gawler-ranges-NP-water-holes-landscape-blog-1859011975-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"Natural rock pools in Gawler Ranges National Park\" class=\"wp-image-49465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Gawler-ranges-NP-water-holes-landscape-blog-1859011975-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Gawler-ranges-NP-water-holes-landscape-blog-1859011975-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Gawler-ranges-NP-water-holes-landscape-blog-1859011975-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-Gawler-ranges-NP-water-holes-landscape-blog-1859011975-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This park is famous for its unique red rock formations, including the Organ Pipes, created by volcanic activity more than 1500 million years ago. Hit one of the trails to admire the colours and shapes of this striking landscape, walk across the glistening salt pans of Lake Gairdner and spot emus, kangaroos and southern hairy-nosed wombats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Stay at Scotdesco Aboriginal Community&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about the rich history and culture of the Wirangu people by spending two nights at\u00a0Scotdesco Aboriginal Community\u00a0in Bookabie. You\u2019ll take part in cultural activities and learn about the community\u2019s impressive rainwater harvesting system (the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Drive along Lake Macdonnell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Lake-Macdonnell-drone-shot-sand-beach-blog_1688576884-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Lake-Macdonnell-drone-shot-sand-beach-blog_1688576884-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of Lake Macdonnell on the Eyre Peninsula, SA\" class=\"wp-image-49463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Lake-Macdonnell-drone-shot-sand-beach-blog_1688576884-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Lake-Macdonnell-drone-shot-sand-beach-blog_1688576884-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Lake-Macdonnell-drone-shot-sand-beach-blog_1688576884-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Lake-Macdonnell-drone-shot-sand-beach-blog_1688576884-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You know those places that look fake? Well, Lake Macdonnell is one of them. Divided by a red dirt road with cotton candy-coloured water on one side and bright blue water on the other, this lake has to be seen to be believed. The amount of rain heavily influences the pink colour, but winter through early spring is generally the best time to see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Visit the Wadlata Outback Centre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Go on an immersive journey through time at the \u2018Tunnel of Time\u2019 in&nbsp;Wadlata Outback Centre. Learn about the ancient First Nations history of Port Augusta and its surrounds, from how the Dreaming Serpent gouged out the gorges of the Flinders Ranges to how the unique outback landscapes have evolved over millions of years. You can also join early explorers on their first hikes, go underground to the Olympic Dam Mine, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Visit Arts Ceduna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-arts-ceduna-exterior-blog-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-arts-ceduna-exterior-blog-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"The exterior of Arts Ceduna in South Australia\" class=\"wp-image-49451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-arts-ceduna-exterior-blog-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-arts-ceduna-exterior-blog-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-arts-ceduna-exterior-blog-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Eyre-Peninsula-arts-ceduna-exterior-blog-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the sun-drenched Gawler Ranges to the bright blue seascapes of the Great Australian Bight, it\u2019s no wonder the Eyre Peninsula is a huge source of inspiration for artists. The Ceduna Arts Centre is an Aboriginal-owned gallery where you\u2019ll find stunning artwork by more than 130 Aboriginal artists from the Far West Coast of South Australia. Supporting local artists could also be the perfect way to take a little piece of the Eyre Peninsula home with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. See the Tumby Bay art silos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Tumby-Bay-Silos-art-mural-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Tumby-Bay-Silos-art-mural-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"The art silos in Tumby Bay, SA\" class=\"wp-image-49453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Tumby-Bay-Silos-art-mural-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Tumby-Bay-Silos-art-mural-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Tumby-Bay-Silos-art-mural-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Tumby-Bay-Silos-art-mural-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These impressive silos were created by Argentinian street artist, Martin Ron and South Australian painter, Matt Gorrick. The duo were inspired by watching locals jump off the Tumby Bay Jetty. It\u2019s well worth stopping by if you travel south towards Port Lincoln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Marvel at Pildappa Rock&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Pildappa-Rock-traveller-taking-picture-blog-1858700806-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Pildappa-Rock-traveller-taking-picture-blog-1858700806-ss-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"A traveller taking a photo of Pildappa Rock, SA\" class=\"wp-image-49456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Pildappa-Rock-traveller-taking-picture-blog-1858700806-ss-800x450-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Pildappa-Rock-traveller-taking-picture-blog-1858700806-ss-800x450-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Pildappa-Rock-traveller-taking-picture-blog-1858700806-ss-800x450-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AU-SA-Pildappa-Rock-traveller-taking-picture-blog-1858700806-ss-800x450-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pildappa Rock has the tallest and longest wave formations on the Eyre Peninsula. 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