South Oz in January?

It will be hot for sure, but the bottom end of the peninsula around Coffin Bay and Lincoln NPs will be a bit cooler. Loads of camping to be had and as it's 7 hours or so away from Adelaide not too crowded. We did it the week after easter last year, avoided the public hols and hardly saw a soul. Some great 4WD to be had in Nat Parks, along the coast to Cowell, Googs track on the way there or back (that will be Bloody Hot).

Any coastal spot on the Eyre will be busy, but very nice.

Good fishing, good strong sea breeze every night.

I would be inclined to base myself on the coast proper, as you don't have to go very far inland before the heat makes things a little uncomfortable.

There are plenty of caravan parks, and private beach front properties, one of which is located just outside of Elliston, run by Craig Haslam.

I guess anywhere along any coast is going to be busy during this time.

Lots of things to do & see, sort of depends what you like to do.

Cheers

Wolfie

Fishing is great all down the west coast of Eyre Peninsula. Smoky Bay and Streaky bay both have good caravan parks. I would avoid bush camping as it will be hot and the march flies are friendly that time of year. I take it u have a 4x4? If so put places like Point Brown,Acraman Creek(my fav fishing spot..esp if u have tinny but hard getting it there....good shore fishing anyway)Perlubie beach is worth a look. All the towns down the coast...Port Kenny,Venus Bay, Elliston,coffin bay etc are great for fishing and all have good areas for camping. There will be more people at this time of year than usual due to school hol's, but should still get sites ok.Port Lincoln is a hub of activity and with tuna boats and lots of tuna farms. Forgot to mention Sceale Bay and smooth pool near streaky.

Motherhen

If you are sulf sufficient camping wise then there are lots of places along the Eyre Peninsula Coast to find an overnight or short term camp. Most holiday makers tend to head for caravan parks and overcrowded beaches leaving the areas with no facilities alone. You will have to find these places yourself but as an example..there is a good camping spot only 1km from the Venus Bay CP. Isolated and secluded. Lipsom Cove is another lovely camp spot with pristine white sand and cool waters.

Fowlers bay is a great spot. Nice beaches & huge white sand dunes to drive on.
Cheers Craig........

Thanks guys for all the feedback - just got to convince hubby the farm won't burn down if we go away (any more than it would if we stayed home). It can get quite hot here too - specially if you're working out in the sun - so the beach sounds great. Motherhen