Yorke Peninsula — South Australia

Located northwest and west of Adelaide, Yorke Peninsula is a beautiful ocean side destination that charms everyone. With more than 600 kilometers of coastline and a host of sunny seaside towns, Yorke Peninsula is easily the most preferred coastal holiday destination of South Australia.

The white sandy beaches are ideal for a relaxed time away from the hustle-bustle of busy city life. You can enjoy historic wooden jetties that lead right out to where the fish are biting. Surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving at Chinaman’s and Pondalowie Bay is a pleasurable activity and so is boating and swimming in Peninsula’s waters.

Yorke Peninsula has the naturalists craving for more with some terrific National Parks and Conservation Parks. Innes National Park is the most sought after destination for the lovers of native Aussie flora and fauna. The historic ruins of Inneston village is an intriguing insight into the area’s harsh days of gypsum mining, while the Investigator Strait Maritime Heritage Trail reveals 26 shipwrecks lying just off the rocky coast. You can also enjoy leisurely strolls at the walking tails of Leven Beach Conservation Park. Clinton Conservation Park is an ideal place to relax and enjoy bird watching, exploring Mallee Woodland, Samphire Shrubland and tidal estuaries.

Some of the other things that the visitors enjoy at Yorke Peninsula include the famous Kernewek Lowender Cornish Festival that is held on odd numbered years, old copper mining towns of Moonta and Wallaroo, the Troubridge Island lighthouse, and exploring the Aboriginal heritage and culture in this part of Australia.

With so much to offer, Yorke Peninsula is visitors’ delight and locals’ pride. The area has some comfortable accommodation places that will make your stay enjoyable. We offer cheap Yorke Peninsula accommodation bookings for luxurious hotels, resorts and apartments. Book now and make sure you get to affordably enjoy Yorke Peninsula!