Holiday houses in Coffin Bay

At the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia is Coffin Bay, around seven hours from the Capital of Adelaide and just 35 minutes from the large fishing town of Port Lincoln. Surrounded by the sea and national parks, Coffin Bay boasts pristine remote beaches, white sand dunes, and secluded coves, as well as one of Australia’s most stunning estuaries.

The crystal-clear waters of the bay are perfect for sailing, swimming, water-skiing, and skin diving, and you can explore one of the many walking trails in the Coffin Bay National Park, where you are sure to spot an array of local wildlife. Above all else, Coffin Bay is most famous for the Coffin Bay oyster — regarded as one of the best oysters in the world. People come from far and wide to taste them straight from the source, standing waist-deep in the turquoise waters. Or if you would rather try them on land, you can do so in many of the town’s eateries.

Coffin Bay is a great place to visit year round. The town experiences a Mediterranean-like climate with temperate summer weather. But if you plan on coming in the autumn and spring months, be sure to pack a sweater or jacket, as temperatures can become quite cool. If your trip to Coffin Bay is all about enjoying the beach life, then the warmer months of November to February will offer long sunny days to take advantage of all the water activities on offer. If you are more intent on exploring the many walking trails of the National Park, the months of March, April, September, and October will provide pleasantly sunny and mild conditions. Whenever you decide to visit, you will find a good range of Coffin Bay accommodations available to suit all tastes and budgets.

Hike Coffin Bay National Park

Take one of the many walking trails Coffin Bay National Park and discover an array of natural landscapes. Along your walk you are sure to come across an abundance of native wildlife — including kangaroos and emus, and diverse bird species. Only a few kilometres into the park, stop and spend some time at the Templetonia Lookout, where you can enjoy 360-degree views of the park.

Coffin Bay oysters

Coffin Bay is most famous for its oysters, lauded as some of the best bivalves on the planet. Coffin Bay oysters are unique in that they grow so close to the shore and in very shallow water. There are many places to try the oysters, whether it’s straight from the source or in the town’s local restaurants.

Golfing

Whether you are a golfer or not, a trip to the local golf course is well worth it. It is home to resident kangaroos, which enjoy lying on the fairways. If you do decide to play golf, you will not be disappointed by the scenic course.