Welcome

There's no such thing as a free lunch - unless you're on holiday on Yorke Peninsula.  Where you can stroll in the shallows to catch blue swimmer crabs by the bucket-load, dive for crayfish and scallops just off-shore, or throw out a line for garfish, tommy ruffs and King George whiting.

If fishing isn't your thing, explore times gone by at one of the Peninsula's many fascinating heritage museums, hike through untouched wilderness, taste Barley Stacks Shiraz at the region's first winery, or relax with a book under a beach umbrella.

And the locals are so friendly.  You'll be warmed by the welcome and reinvigorated by your stay.

Port Victoria - Yorke Peninsula, South Australia


Go fishing from historical jetties, boats or beaches, in tranquil bays or the wilder Southern Ocean.

Surfing and diving for novices and experts alike around historical jetties or on sunken shipwrecks.

From our never ending coastline you can swim in crystal clear waters, watch dolphins frolic from the shore or soak up the sun on footprint free beaches.

Trek through our colourful history and heritage in museums, mines and national parks.

Take a closer look at our produce industry on our home grown trail, your ticket to everything from olives and wine to ostriches.

Walk along our nature trails or picnic on secluded beaches and finish your day relaxing in wonderful accommodation that can take you from a lazy beach shack to luxury apartments and villas, bed and breakfasts, farm stays, heritage cottages, an island escape, caravan parks and much more.

This can all be yours to enjoy, while lapping up our Mediterranean climate and dining out at one of our friendly country pubs, cafes or restaurants.

Whatever you do, you'll be made very welcome on Yorke Peninsula!

How To Get There

Yorke Peninsula begins an easy 90 minute drive from Adelaide. Highway One takes you to Port Wakefield where you begin your journey westward, down the peninsula.

Travelling around
Bringing your own vehicle is recommended. The road conditions are good with easy driving and close proximity between towns and attractions throughout the region.

Coach companies operate regular services to towns on the peninsula from the Adelaide bus station in Franklin Street.

There are limited bus services between major towns on the Peninsula.

Bus SA Timetables


Hire car companies offer special rates in winter.

Sea SA Ferry travels across Spencer Gulf between Wallaroo, Yorke Peninsula and Lucky Bay, Eyre Peninsula.

Climate

With a desirably Mediterranean climate, delightful sea breezes moderate the summer heat that is perfect for outdoor living.

Seasons - we have definite summer, autumn, winter and spring

Summer - Coastal sea breezes with temperatures averaging 15°C minimum to 30°C maximum

Autumn - Warm sunny days with temperatures averaging 12°C minimum to 23°C maximum

Winter - Cool temperatures averaging 7°C minimum to 16°C maximum

Spring - Fresh sea breezes with temperatures averaging 10°C minimum to 22°C maximum

Today's Lifestyle

Farming
Rich limestone soils give Yorke Peninsula the reputation of being some of the richest farmland in Australia, often referred to as the 'Barley capital of the World'! Yorke Peninsula's grain crops produce in excess of $290 million annually. Wheat and Barley are the main grains grown. Some of the other crops include canola, peas, beans and lentils.

Tourism
Yorke Peninsula attracts over one million visitors a year, and with a surge in coastal development every style of holiday is well catered for, from family holiday shacks to caravan parks and 5 star luxury accommodation. Tourism is very much a forerunner in Yorke Peninsula's future development and growth.

Lifestyle
Relaxed and laid back is the perfect way to describe our lifestyle. With a myriad of things to do from - sightseeing, fishing, bush walking, diving, snorkelling, crabbing, boating, bird watching, wildlife, soaking up colourful history, enjoying magnificent scenery or just laying back and relaxing, Yorke Peninsula is the place to be. With a growing number of eateries including taverns, pubs, café's and restaurants you can be as busy or as relaxed as you choose.

Yorke Peninsula is the perfect place to step off the roundabout and just enjoy!

Seafood

Locally grown Oysters, Prawns from our Spencer Gulf Prawn Fleet, Crayfish from the Bottom End, and Blue Swimmer Crabs from our famous crabbing beaches are just a taste of what you can look forward to on a visit to Yorke Peninsula.

Some of our other common catches include Southern salmon, King George whiting, snook, tommy ruffs, mullet, trevally, mulloway, snapper and squid ....... just to whet your appetite!

Just a few things that make Yorke Peninsula special!