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Eyre Peninsula Public Coast Road: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

Last updated: 2026-09-20

The 5-day version for October: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight.

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days

440 km

distance

9.1 h

driving

curated stops

💡 Good to know for this plan

~12.9 hours of daylight in October.
Cooler walking weather; whales may pass the southern coast from May to October, but sightings are never guaranteed.

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Confirm an insured car, sealed-road routing, fuel, lawful parking and every overnight.
The baseline uses ordinary public roads from Port Augusta to Port Lincoln and Coffin Bay. It does not supply a car, fuel, recovery, lodging, a ferry or access beyond the reviewed two-wheel-drive park areas.
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Check Traffic SA, park alerts, fire danger, tides, water and open two-wheel-drive access for every date.
Lincoln and Coffin Bay national parks can close for catastrophic or extreme fire danger. Memory Cove needs a booking and key; Sleaford–Wanna and Coffin Bay beyond Yangie Bay include four-wheel-drive-only access and are outside this baseline.
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Arrange and check any wildlife encounter, charter, tour or activity you choose.
Whales, dolphins, sea lions, sharks and other wildlife are not guaranteed. Cage dives, sea-lion swims, oyster experiences, charters, boating, diving and guided activities remain optional provider products.
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Day 1 Port Augusta public heritage day

3 curated stops

Transit: 0h20
Finish: ~15:35
Temperature: 11.3°C–26.6°C
Rainy days: ~2
Daylight: 12.8h

09:00

Port Augusta public heritage circuit portaugusta.sa.gov.au map ↗

Use confirmed-open public waterfront, garden, lookout and heritage access before the long southbound drive; ticketed attractions and events stay optional.

210 min · Port Augusta public heritage day · Confirm current admission, pass, ferry or parking where applicable

12:40

The Wadlata Outback Centre wadlata.sa.gov.au map ↗

Explore restored railway carriages and interactive exhibits of Aboriginal and European history.

50 min · Port Augusta public heritage day · Adults - $18.50, Children - $10.50

open: Mon-Fri 9AM-5:30PM, Sat Sun 10AM-4PM, Closed Christmas

13:45

Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden aalbg.sa.gov.au read more map ↗

Wander through resilient native plants across red sands resembling your approach.

50 min · Port Augusta public heritage day

14:35

Golden Pearl Chinese Restaurant Pty Ltd search

Savor authentic Chinese and Malaysian flavors in a cozy dining setting.

60 min · Port Augusta public heritage day

Overnight here

e.g. Pastoral Hotel Motel · Flinders Hotel Motel

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 2 Around Port Augusta public heritage day

3 curated stops

Transit: 0h24
Finish: ~13:40
Temperature: 11.3°C–26.6°C
Rainy days: ~2
Daylight: 12.8h

09:00

Watertower portaugusta.sa.gov.au map ↗

Enjoy panoramic views of the town from the top of the old watertower lookout.

50 min · Port Augusta public heritage day

10:05

Blanche Harbor search

Relax by rehabilitated shores, watch birds, and spot the Mulga Parrot.

50 min · Port Augusta public heritage day

11:10

Swim at the foreshore search

Cool off in the sandy beach's shallow waters under a short jetty.

90 min · Port Augusta public heritage day

12:40

Standpipe Golf Motor Inn standpipe.com.au

Enjoy aromatic Indian dishes in a welcoming atmosphere.

60 min · Port Augusta public heritage day

Overnight here

e.g. Pastoral Hotel Motel · Flinders Hotel Motel

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Port Lincoln public coast day

1 curated stop

Transit: 5h08
Finish: ~18:10
Temperature: 11.7°C–20.0°C
Rainy days: ~3
Daylight: 12.9h

14:10

Port Lincoln public coast circuit portlincoln.sa.gov.au map ↗

Use confirmed-open public foreshore, lookout, heritage and town access; charters, shark dives, sea-lion swims and wildlife sightings stay optional.

240 min · Port Lincoln public coast day · Confirm current admission, pass, ferry or parking where applicable

Overnight here

e.g. Best Western Port Lincoln · Port Lincoln Hotel

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 4 Lincoln National Park sealed-access day

2 curated stops

Transit: 1h18
Finish: ~15:15
Temperature: 13.2°C–17.1°C 💨
Rainy days: ~4
Daylight: 12.9h

10:10

Lincoln National Park sealed-access circuit parks.sa.gov.au map ↗

Choose confirmed-open ordinary two-wheel-drive park access and a suitable public walk or lookout; Memory Cove, Sleaford–Wanna, four-wheel-drive tracks and whale sightings are not promised.

240 min · Lincoln National Park sealed-access day · Confirm current admission, pass, ferry or parking where applicable

14:25

Lincoln National Park search

Spot emus, kangaroos, and goannas roaming freely near Cape Donnington, with Donnington Island visible in the distance.

50 min · Lincoln National Park sealed-access day

Overnight here

Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 5 Coffin Bay two-wheel-drive public day

1 curated stop

Transit: 1h55
Finish: ~14:55
Temperature: 11.7°C–20.0°C
Rainy days: ~3
Daylight: 12.9h

10:55

Coffin Bay township and two-wheel-drive park circuit parks.sa.gov.au map ↗

Use confirmed-open township, foreshore and sealed two-wheel-drive park access to Yangie Bay, Point Avoid or Golden Island lookout; oyster providers, access beyond Yangie Bay and beach driving remain outside the baseline.

240 min · Coffin Bay two-wheel-drive public day · Confirm current admission, pass, ferry or parking where applicable

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Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.

Sources (6)

Port Augusta public heritage circuit — portaugusta.sa.gov.auOfficial public source; original paraphrase
Wikivoyage — Port AugustaCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
Port Lincoln public coast circuit — portlincoln.sa.gov.auOfficial public source; original paraphrase
Lincoln National Park sealed-access circuit — parks.sa.gov.auOfficial public source; original paraphrase
Wikivoyage — Port LincolnCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
Coffin Bay township and two-wheel-drive park circuit — parks.sa.gov.auOfficial public source; original paraphrase

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