Must See & Do
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National Parks
Spectacular scenery, heritage walks, coastal walks, bird watching, unique flora and fauna, camping, bush walking, surfing, fishing, diving or just relaxing on secluded footprint free beaches, Yorke Peninsula's National Parks have it all!
Innes National Park - One of South Australia's most popular national parks, Innes offers eye catching beauty combined with unique history, flora and fauna to make it a destination not to be missed.
Leven Beach Conservation Park - enjoy fishing or strolling along beaches or trails in one of South Australia's finest natural beach areas.
Troubridge Island Conservation Park - escape to this small remote island to enjoy the tranquillity and company of little penguins and a breeding colony of terns.
Clinton Conservation Park - an ideal place to relax and enjoy bird watching, exploring mallee woodland, samphire shrubland and tidal estuaries.
Aboriginal Culture
For thousands of years before European settlement Yorke Peninsula was traditionally owned by the Adjahdura Aboriginal people. They led a peaceful existence moving among their many campsites while hunting, fishing and gathering food.
The first Europeans they encountered were sealers who were soon followed by shepherds and their flocks. By the 1850's the agricultural expansion had encroached over much of the Adjahdura land, destroying culture and traditions that had evolved over thousands of years.
Walking Trails
Bushwalks, clifftop and shoreline rambles, unique geology trails, a wonderful array of birdlife and wildlife, history and heritage trails. Whether you're an avid bushwalker or just love to stroll...it's all waiting for you on peaceful, unspoilt Yorke Peninsula.
Fishing And Boating
Yorke Peninsula's waters provide some of the best fishing and boating that Australia has to offer. Whether you're experienced or a novice; there are some great adventures from boat or shore. If you don't have your own boat, fishing charters are available.
Surfing
The southwest corner of Yorke Peninsula is one of Australia's great surfing drawcards. It boasts numerous, excellent surfing spots ranging from fast, hollow beach breaks to powerful reef set-ups.
Diving And Snorkelling
Yorke Peninsula is one of the key diving areas in South Australia. There are two underwater marine trails providing excellent opportunities for the beginner and the experienced.
Historical jetties create fantastic marine environments for snorkelling and diving and the many historical shipwrecks offer amazing sights for the more experienced.
Beaches
Yorke Peninsula is blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches in SA. Whether you are looking for calm bays to swim or thunderous waves to surf, there is something for everyone.
Flora And Fauna
There are some incredible displays of wildflowers along many of the roadsides on Yorke Peninsula during Spring (September to November).
Bird Watching
There are many significant areas for bird watching starting with the Samphire Coast on the way to Yorke Peninsula from Adelaide. The Samphire Coast alone supports in excess of 60,000 migratory shore birds; many towns on Yorke Peninsula have coastal walks and hides giving perfect access to shore bird watching.
The elusive whip bird once thought to be extinct is now found in Innes National Park.
Home Grown Trail
Famous for its wide sandy beaches, historic mining towns and a history steeped in agriculture, Yorke Peninsula is also home to some of the state's key farming and produce businesses.
The Yorke Peninsula Home Grown Trail is your ticket for a behind-the-scenes view of the region's produce operations.