Coffin Bay
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Coffin Bay

Difficulty: Trek rating 3 of 5 - Click for detailsTrek rating 3 of 5 - Click for detailsTrek rating 3 of 5 - Click for details   Suitable for: 4WD Bike 
The Coffin Bay penninsula is a large wilderness area, almost surrounded by water, reaching out into Great Australian Bight. It is situated at the southern-most tip of the Eyre Penninusula near Port Lincoln.
StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesPort Lincoln
Trek
FinishCoffin Bay
Distance218.78 kmMinimum Days3
Average Speed51.15 km/hrDriving Time4 hr 16 min
Article By: ExplorOz Team   Updated: 25 Jan 2008
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 Description

Coffin Bay is situated on the southernmost tip of the Eyre Peninsula. There are 2 excellent National Parks for beach camping, excellent fishing and boating. It is the kind of place where you can really get away yet not be far from major facilities. To get the full benefit out of a trip to Coffin Bay you really need a 4WD and be confident at driving in very soft sandy conditions as the whole park is an area of large drifting sand dunes.

To get the most out of your trip to Coffin Bay you'll need to spend a few days in the National Park. From the ranger station to Point Sir Issac is just 55km and is approximately a 10hour return drive! Access through Seven Mile Beach is dependant on the tide so plan your trip carefully.

2WD access is possible to both Point Avoid (18km) and Yangie Bay (15km) a popular camping area. Gunyah Beach is definitely for experienced 4WD only but is the best place to catch Australian salmon.

 Interactive Route Map

Port LincolnCoomungaCoomapooBig SwampThe FountainKellidie Bay Conservation ParkCoffin BayYangie BayMisery BayPoint Sir Isaacs Yangie BayPoint AvoidCoffin Bay
Port Lincoln
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Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel
Position: 135.8744ºE   34.7263ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Coomunga
Distance: 17.45km
Average Speed: 68.5km/h
Coomunga
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Features: Populated Place
Position: 135.7296ºE   34.6553ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Coomapoo
Distance: 2.87km
Average Speed: 87.3km/h
Coomapoo
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Features: Populated Place
Position: 135.7035ºE   34.6407ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Big Swamp
Distance: 0.51km
Average Speed: 75.2km/h
Big Swamp
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Features: Water Body,River,Stream,Falls
Position: 135.6996ºE   34.6360ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: The Fountain
Distance: 8.09km
Average Speed: 83.21km/h
The Fountain
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Features: Populated Place
Position: 135.6300ºE   34.5984ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Kellidie Bay Conservation Park
Distance: 8.53km
Average Speed: 75.54km/h
Features: National Parks,ReservesPoint of Interest
Position: 135.5433ºE   34.6031ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Coffin Bay
Distance: 8.8km
Average Speed: 54.44km/h
Coffin Bay
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Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Bay,Inlet,Cove Camp Fee Medical Services Resort,Motel Point of Interest
Position: 135.4746ºE   34.6229ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Yangie Bay
Distance: 20.31km
Average Speed: 41.07km/h
Yangie Bay
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Features: Bay,Inlet,CovePoint of Interest
Position: 135.3664ºE   34.6381ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Misery Bay
Distance: 35.4km
Average Speed: 21km/h
Misery Bay
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Features: Bay,Inlet,CovePoint of Interest
Position: 135.2101ºE   34.5497ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Point Sir Isaacs
Distance: 19.81km
Average Speed: 20.4km/h
Point Sir Isaacs
For the ardent 4WD enthusiast there is the track across the sand dunes to Gunyha Beach or the more adventurous trip to Point Sir Isaacs at the tip of the Coffin Bay Peninsula, a six hour return journey.
Features: Cape,Headland,Point
Position: 135.2052ºE   34.4302ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Yangie Bay
Distance: 55.21km
Average Speed: 20.76km/h
Yangie Bay
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Features: Bay,Inlet,CovePoint of Interest
Position: 135.3664ºE   34.6381ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Point Avoid
Distance: 15.74km
Average Speed: 26.49km/h
Point Avoid
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Features: Cape,Headland,Point
Position: 135.3223ºE   34.6809ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Coffin Bay
Distance: 26.06km
Average Speed: 39.87km/h
Coffin Bay
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Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Bay,Inlet,Cove Camp Fee Medical Services Resort,Motel Point of Interest
Position: 135.4746ºE   34.6229ºS (GDA 94)

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 Permits

Coffin Bay National Park entry fee is $7.50 per vehicle and $4.50 per motorcycle. To camp at various locations within the National Park such as: Big Yangie, Yangie Bay, Black Springs, Morgans Landing, The Pool and Sensation Beach costs $5.00 per vehicle and $3.00 per motorcycle.

Camping prices are for one night only. Campers are also required to pay a once only park entry fee where applicable. For more information please visit the SA Department of Environment and Heritage

 Things to See & Do

Great coastal bush camps, fishing, lookouts, Point Labbat seal-lions, boating, scenery

 Preparation

Fuel Supplies & Usage

Fuel SymbolPort Lincoln, Coffin Bay Diesel4cyl 31 litres ULP4cyl 35 litres LPG4cyl 44 litres
6cyl 34 litres6cyl 39 litres6cyl 39 litres
8cyl 35 litres8cyl 36 litres
Usage is averaged from TrekFuel (* specific to trek) submissions and calculated based on trek distance.

Best Time To Visit

Closest Climatic Station

Coulta (Coles Point)
Distance from Trek Mid Point 27.17km NW
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 26.927.524.922.1 18.816.415.516.5 18.220.823.925.3
Mean Min. °C 14.715.413.511.6 9.88.57.47.7 8.910.312.013.6
Mean Rain mm 17.113.419.718.1 48.555.247.250.3 32.228.414.410.5
    Best time to travel      Ok time to travel      Travel NOT recommended

Services & Supplies

The following locations have various services and supplies: Port Lincoln, Coffin Bay

 Camp Sites & Accomodation

Port Lincoln - SA   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel
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Coffin Bay - SA   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Bay,Inlet,Cove Camp Fee Medical Services Resort,Motel Point of Interest
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 Driving Directions

Time
Direction
Distance
Port Lincoln to Coomunga 17.45 km NW 303° 15 min
Coomunga to Coomapoo 2.87 km NW 304° 1 min
Coomapoo to Big Swamp 0.51 km NW 325°
Big Swamp to The Fountain 8.09 km NW 303° 5 min
The Fountain to Kellidie Bay Conservation Park 8.53 km W 266° 6 min
Kellidie Bay Conservation Park to Coffin Bay 8.8 km W 251° 9 min
Coffin Bay to Yangie Bay 20.31 km W 260° 29 min
Yangie Bay to Misery Bay 35.4 km NW 304° 1 hr 41 min
Misery Bay to Point Sir Isaacs 19.81 km N 358° 58 min
Point Sir Isaacs to Yangie Bay 55.21 km SE 147° 2 hr 39 min
Yangie Bay to Point Avoid 15.74 km SW 220° 35 min
Point Avoid to Coffin Bay 26.06 km NE 65° 39 min
Port Lincoln to Coffin Bay 218.78 km     4 hr 16 min
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.

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