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Welcome to new travel horizons in
Yorke Peninsula.
For a seachange you can’t
go past Yorke Peninsula. A
long walk along an empty
beach will eradicate those
mental cobwebs. In the
rural hinterland, fields of
ripening grains glisten like
Vincent van Gogh
landscapes.
The peninsula’s bootlike shape juts out
between Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent
and calm, shallow waters and
sheltered coves make for
carefree family beach
holidays, especially the
safe swimming to be had
at charming Marion
Bay.
Fish are attracted
to the long coastline; King
George whiting, snapper, garfish, and
tommy ruffs are
caught in meal size
abundance. For blue
crabs just grab your
net and head for the jetty at Ardrossan.
With such diversity of
fish species, the lively scene below the surface
means first-class diving and snorkelling. Edithburgh has become a popular spot with
underwater photographers.
On the other side of the peninsula, divers
can explore several shipwreck sites by following
the Wardang Island Marine Heritage Trail.
The Copper Coast towns Moonta, Wallaroo
and Kadina, owe their distinct character to the
Cornish "Cousin Jacks" who, in the 19th century
came to work the mines.
At the foot of the peninsula - the toe
literally - lies Innes National Park, with 9,100 rugged hectares of malice woodland coastal
heath and stable dunes
Troubridge Island
Conservation Park, near
Edithburgh, is
renowned as a refuge
for seafaring birds -
fairy penguins, black
faced shags and
crested terns.
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