Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula
Streaky Bay is a charming seaside town on the West Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, which has good shopping, sports facilities and an array of accommodation options.
Seafood is the lifeblood of the town and offers delicious fresh Oysters, Abalone and Scallops. Anglers are also spoilt for choice with King George Whiting, Salmon, Snapper, Garfish, Snook, Tommy Ruffs, Flounder, Trevally, Squid and Blue Swimmer Crabs all in abundance in the waters surrounding Streaky Bay.
En route to the large town of Streaky Bay, in fact 40Km south, it is worth a stop to see the wondrous outcrop of unique pink granite boulders, named Murphys Haystacks. They are located out in the middle of a crop farm but there are marked walkways between the two groups of rocks with interpretive signage.
51 Km south of Streaky Bay, on some very rough stretches of gravel road, there is Point Labatt Conservation Park, which has a purpose built platform 50 metres above a large colony of sea lions. Upward of 50 sea lions and seals can be seen under the cliff face as they frolic, swim, sunbake and fish on the shoreline. They were fascinating!
The Cape Bauer Loop Coastal Scenic Drive is just outside Streaky Bay and has the most striking and rugged scenery of the Great Australian Bight. There are many photo opportunities along the route, including Hallys Beach, Whistling Rocks and the Blowholes and Cape Bauer itself, with thundering huge waves crashing against the tall cliffs.
The 31Km Westall Way Loop Coastal Scenic Drive is another one for the book and only 10 Kms from Streaky Bay. Stop at the many gorgeous beaches along the route, including Tractor Beach, Granites, Speed Point and Yanerbie Beach. Check out the Highcliffs where sea stacks loom out of the Southern Ocean and explore the extensive rock pools at Smooth Pools and enjoy a nice refreshing swim or snorkel around the reefs.
20 Km’s north of Streaky Bay there are a couple of lovely beaches which are great for fishing and swimming, Haslam and Perlubie Beach. We camped on the shores of Perlubie Beach for a few nights and enjoyed the long stretch of calm watered beach and white sand dunes. There are grass-roofed open sided huts built on the beach which are great for shade and shelter. I can vouch for the brilliance of the sunset over the tranquil beach – ravishing!
The wild West Eyre Peninsula in South Australia saved her best for last. Streaky Bay was an extraordinary experience with wild coastline and pristine beaches, wildlife encounters and weird looking rock formations. Where else in the world do you get to camp right on a beach?
We never made it as far as Streaky Bay unfortunately but it looks absolutely gorgeous. So wild and windswept. Wonderful photos Kathy.
You obviously know the Eyre Peninsula pretty well as it was very windy the whole time we were there. However we had beautiful sunshine as you can see in the photos. It is a very rugged coastline with so much beauty. I took so many photos! :)
Easy enough to do in such a gorgeous place. Yes we loved our stay there.
I love that the caravans are all parked on the beach.
Yeah I was a little worried if the tide came right in and swamped us, but it didn’t happen. I have very fond memories of being camped on Perlubie Beach. :)
The Streaky Bay area is delightful. I love Murphy’s Haystacks and all the beaches.
Streaky Bay was a wonderful place to explore with so much natural beauty. The rocks at Murphy’s Haystacks were quiet unique. Thank you for visiting my blog. :)