Yorke and Eyre peninsula's Christmas holidays

Submitted: Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 17:59

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andy mitchell

Hi all

We are planning on holidaying in south Australia for a minimum of 3 weeks at Christmas time, if we have not left bookings to late visiting both the York and Eyre Peninsulas.

We have visited the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island and now want to visit some more of South Australia keeping close to the beaches durring summer.

We have a 21ft caravan so are looking for nice or recommended caravan parks that cater well for kids aged 3,8,9 years,we enjoy a more natural environment, including beaches national parks four wheel driving and early history rather than all theme parks etc.

We are thinking of spending a week on the Yorke Peninsula and taking day trips from a chosen park,perhaps at Yorketown and then moving on to the Eyre Peninsula for two weeks perhaps staying at Port Lincoln for a week and then moving on to Streaky Bay or Ceduna.

My question to any one who has good knowledge of these areas is, where would you stay which parks would you recommend,and what is a must see, also when do you think the Vincent Gulf ferry will be operational again.

regards andy

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Reply By: Member - Jeff P (SA) - Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 20:28

Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 20:28

Hi Andy,
I live in the area and would suggest the following. For Caravan Parks either the Port Lincoln Caravan Park at North Shields (its right on the beach) 10 k's north of Port Lincoln or the Coffin Bay Caravan park. CB is probably booked out but NS may have openings, but I would not leave it too long. There are two main NP's in the area Lincoln National Park and Coffin Bay National Park. Both have easy access through to 4wd only tracks and wilderness areas, excellent fishing and beaches.

At Christmas Streaky and Ceduna will be damed Hot and not as much to see in my opinion at that time of year.

As for the ferry, I doubt it and if it is running it is (or at least was) expensive for a caravan. The old prices were $25 per head, car $120ish and same for van so you would be looking at over $300 to save maybe 1-1/2 hours in time, the crossing was 1.5 hours plus being there at least 1/2 hour before so 2+ hours where as the drive is 3-3.5 hours. If the weather is not good then expect to have seasick kids, it gets a bit lumpy in the middle of the gulf.

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Reply By: Roach"ee" - Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 21:04

Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 21:04

I agree with Jeff about the ferry. It sounds like Jeff is on the Eyre Peninsula, whilst I live at Kadina on the YP.

Xmas holidays is always busy at the beach-side c'van parks. You may be better off trying to book into the Minlaton c/park....it is not a long drive to anywhere from Minlaton; except maybe Marion Bay/Innes NP ;-(

There are no theme parks or anything "fancy" about the c/parks here; they all just cater for the beach goers.

Hope you have a great trip.

Roachie

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Reply By: andy mitchell - Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 07:49

Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 07:49

thanks Jeff and Roach"ee" for you're reply's, we are looking forward to seeing more of this wonderful area.

kind regards andy.

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Reply By: JBush - Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 09:28

Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 09:28

Hello Andy

Just wanted to add my 2 cents worth. The EP is a great spot with Coffin and Lincoln National Parks offering some fantastic beach destinations (Wanna Sandhills, Gunyah Beach, Seven Mile Meach and McLaren Poin to name a few)....the Coffin Bay Caravan Park will let you do most of this by day trippng..............but don't discount the West Coast part of the Eyre Peninsula!.

It can be hot but it is summer and that can be the case anywhere on the EP. The coast line aorund Ceduna offers some terrific locations...Davenport Creek, Point Bell, Catcus Beach (the the famous surf breaks of Catcus, Caves and Castles), Point Brown, Rocky Point and Fowlers Bay. Shelley Beach Caravan Park in Ceduna is probably the pick of the parks in Ceduna.

If you are travelling up the West Coast from Coffin Bay make sure you call into Pt Drummond and spend a couple of days at Elliston and Streaky.

Enjoy...it's a magic part of SA.

Cheers

John

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Follow Up By: andy mitchell - Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 14:31

Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 14:31

thanks john

some more great info.

kindest regards andy.

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Reply By: David from Travelodi - Saturday, Aug 28, 2010 at 12:30

Saturday, Aug 28, 2010 at 12:30

The caravan parks are fairly full this time of year but you should find something. Port Hughes Caravan Park is one of the larger ones and is by a sheltered beach so is excellent for younger children. If you prefer to be closer to Innes National Park then any of the following parks will be closer to the beach than Yorketown.
I grew up on Yorke Peninsula so I haven't stayed in the parks but know he area well

Coobowie Caravan Park
Edithburgh Caravan Park
Corny Point Caravan Park
Hillocks Drive Bush Camp Area
Marion Bay Caravan Park
Point Turton Caravan Park
Port Rickaby Caravan Park

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