Lakun Mara weaving workshops

Winter. Yorke Peninsula's way.

Generations of South Australians have grown up knowing Yorke Peninsula as their home away from home - a beloved family playground where memories are made on picture perfect beaches amongs some of Australia's most spectacular coastal scenery. 

Along the way Yorke Peninsula has grown up too. Not solely a summer destination, our beautiful region is the perfect winter escape, boasting an enviable array of experiences, hosted tours, hands on classes and hidden gems. 

Go behind the scenes and discover the secrets of distilling award-winning whiskey, get losts in the rhythmic practice of traditional Ngarrindjeri and Ngadjuri weaving techniques, immerse yourself in the heritage of the region or cosy up around the campfire with a bush foods feast. 

Extend your stay and chose from a range of accommodation options - crackling fireplaces, cliff top views, or just-waiting-for-a-marshmallow fire pits....  

There's more to enjoy on Yorke Peninsula this winter than you ever imagined. 

Tarnasay Farm Little Farmer Tour

Winter wanders with the family

The rain’s beating down and the school run’s almost closed. It’s time to reconnect. Beyond the bounds of study and work there’s a place where city kids can be country kids. A place where you’ll get back down to earth, meet real people, and escape the stresses of everyday life. When the weather moves in and summer gold turns cold, finding the time and space to breathe is a tonic for the soul. Here’s how to do Yorke Peninsula across the seasons....

Ask a local

Reach out to one of our friendy Visitor Information Centres for all the insider info on your Yorke Peninsula winter escape.

You'll discover helpful tips, hidden gems, and must-do experiences to make planning your trip a breeze! 

The Yorke Peninsula is the traditional lands of the Narungga (Nharangga) people, who have lived on, and cared for, this country since the beginning of time. We work, live and travel on Nharannga Banggara [Country], and we take time away from those pursuits to acknowledge and pay our deep respects to the Nharangga Elders of the past and present. 

Today, it is essential that we continue to care for and protect our spectacular natural environment. Tread lightly and leave no trace. Learn more about responsible and respectful travel on Yorke Peninsula.