At a Glance
Uncover the best of Eyre Peninsula in South Australia’s gourmet region renowned for its world-class wine and seafoods. Experience a distinct gastronomic adventure on this delicious 5-days culinary escape showcasing award-winning food and wines of Port Lincoln and Coffin Bay. Combine local produce, abundant wildlife, culture and vast crystal blue waters while staying at luxury hotels.
This 5-day culinary experience explores the western tip of the diverse and spectacular, Eyre Peninsula. Journey from Adelaide to ‘Australia’s Seafood Capital, Port Lincoln, uncovering Australia’s best food and wine destinations that are off the beaten track. Discover the hidden gems of Lincoln National Park and Coffin Bay National Park boasting secluded pristine beaches, scenic trails, open ocean, a plethora of bays and estuaries of natural bushland that make up the peninsula. Delve deeper into ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 4 nights’ handpicked 5 star and boutique accommodation on a twin share basis
- 4x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 2 x dinner showcasing fresh and local produce
- Airport transfers in Adelaide and Port Lincoln
- Luncheon at Boston Bay Wines
- Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Tour
- Wine tasting at Lincoln Estate Vineyard
- Tour transportation in comfortable executive 4WD
- All sightseeing, wildlife viewings and guided walks
- All entries, permits and activities to National Parks
- Flights from Adelaide to Port Lincoln return
- Local guides and expert knowledge
Itinerary
Commencing in Adelaide, enjoy a private airport transfer to your luxury overnight stay at Eos by SkyCity. A city oasis where you’ll get superstar treatment and world-class service to begin your luxury escape. Centrally located in Adelaide CBD, settle into your King Room, meticulously decorated to emphasise a tranquil stay emulating luxury and sophistication among the scenic vistas. Slip into opulence with the spacious bathroom or unwind on the leisure deck at the outdoor pool where you are invited to pause and relax. Feel fresh and rejuvenated for your escape ahead! |
You will be transferred from your Adelaide accommodation by private vehicle bright and early to catch your flight to Port Lincoln. Board your flight this morning at 7:00am and in just under one hour you’ll be in beautiful Port Lincoln, known as the “Seafood Capital of Australia”. Upon arrival, your expert local guide awaits as you explore and the idyllic and serene scenes of Port Lincoln, the only city on the Eyre Peninsula and located on one of the largest protected harbours in the world. Your experience culminates with a tantalising lunch as you devour into your first taste of the Eyre Peninsula at the iconic Fresh Fish Taste. Highly recommended by every local, experience every type of seafood you could dream of while having it as fresh as it can get. For a dining experience, take a seat at the bar and watch the talented chefs cook meals right in front of you. In the afternoon, board the ‘Tesla’, a unique electric canal cruiser, and uncover Port Lincoln’s Marina from a different perspective. Gain insight into Australia’s largest commercial fishing fleet. Spend the afternoon discovering Lincoln National Park. Meandering along stunning coastline, pristine beaches and wildlife, walk the short Stamford Hill Trail for spectacular views of Boston Bay and Port Lincoln town. Lincoln Park brims with native wildlife and is home to the endangered White-Bellied Sea Eagle, the second largest bird prey in Australia. Collide into emus often spotted along the roads and watch dolphins swimming along the shore as well as whales in the winter as they majestically manoeuvre through the calm waters. Relax and check in to your accommodation for the next two nights, Port Lincoln Hotel, overlooking the magnificent waters of Boston Bay. Head to Marina Hotel for dinner showcasing beautiful fresh produce while dining over spectacular waterfront views. |
Today, journey half an hour to the southern tip of Eyre Peninsula to Coffin Bay, where pillowy sand dunes meet glassy waters brimming with marine life and bushland intertwining with wildlife. Start your day at Coffin Bay National Park and discover pristine beaches, epic swells, secluded coves and limestone cliffs. Admire spectacular views along the way as you settle at Yangie Bay Picnic Area for a tranquil morning tea. After, you will be guided through Coffin Bay to witness all that this ‘foodie heaven’ has to offer. Immerse in a unique harvest experience and go behind the scenes of farming process at Coffin Oyster Bay. The only tour in Australia where you wade to a working Oyster Farm, sit in the water and taste oysters fresh out of the sea. Truly a once in a lifetime taste sensation! Delight your tastebuds further as you indulge in a gourmet food tasting experience from Chef Andy’s favourite dishes at 1802 Oyster Bar. Devour in the freshest high-quality seafood where their oyster leases have made the town and its oysters world famous. Elevate your world class oyster experience with their impressive South Australian wine list. This afternoon discovers Glen Forest Tourist Park making up 400 acres of farm and 80 acres of vineyard. Embark on intimate wildlife encounters from a plethora of native animals including koalas, kangaroos, wombats and emus. Spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying an exceptional and intimate wine tasting experience at Lincoln Estate Vineyard. This evening relish in a sumptuous dinner at the region’s award-winning restaurant, Del Giorno’s. Tantalise your tastebuds to the very finest Eyre Peninsula ingredients and paired with local wines. |
Start your morning uncovering the treasures of Sleaford Bay some of Eyre Peninsula’s most dramatic coastlines, peppered with beautiful rock pools, stunning cliffs, huge crevasses, deep caves and dramatic beaches all the way around. Continue onwards to Whalers Bay, a privately owned property that beholds a harsh rugged coastline, amazing lookouts and two beautiful rock pools. Traverse into a hidden sanctuary at Mikkira Station, home to 150 wild colony of koalas living among the many Manna Gum Trees. A privately owned property that requires a permit to access, enjoy the intimate space and tranquility as you spot koalas hanging off trees, kangaroos and emus. Engage into the lives of the pioneers at the historic homestead. Your gourmet food journey culminates this afternoon with a long luncheon at the picturesque Boston Bay Wines. With a view almost as delicious as the wine list and tasting menu, spend your final moments sipping award winning wines and dining on mouth-watering food overlooking the Southern Ocean. Meet the resident, Chef Tony Ford, taking you on a ‘Feed me Fordie’ experience as you learn of his second- generation vineyard. Indulge in flavourful seasonal delights showcasing the iconic Eyre Peninsula seafoods with two extra regionally inspired specials. Feeling inspired and relaxed, depart for your short flight back to Adelaide. You will be privately transferred to your luxury Adelaide accommodation, Eos by SkyCity, to relax and unwind for the evening. |
Enjoy a scrumptious a la carte breakfast before a private transfer to Adelaide airport where you’ll depart for your onward journey. |
Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. We can accommodate any group sizes. Please contact us for group bookings and private departures.
More Info
- The departure and finish point is Adelaide SA
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Adelaide
The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate, a couple of degrees cooler than Adelaide in summer, and a degree or two warmer in winter. On the coast, average maximum temperatures range from 25-32°C in summer and 12-18°C in winter. Average maximum temperatures are higher inland.
The warm, balmy days of autumn offer excellent touring weather, particularly for those who like to avoid the peak summer season. But the mild climate makes for ideal overall weather for a holiday, and that warm summer sunshine is perfect for the beach lovers.
- Flights are operated by Rex and depart Adelaide at 7 am – arriving at 7.50 am. And returning from Port Lincoln on day three at 6.25 pm – arriving Adelaide at 7.10 pm. Flights are subject to change and will be confirmed a month before your departure.
- We recommend storing some luggage at your return accommodation in Adelaide as Rex has a 15 kg luggage restriction per person plus one 7 kg carry-on.
- Rates are based on Twin/Double Share. If you are on a group tour and travelling solo, you need to pay the Single Supplement rate for your own room. This fee will come up as an Extra during the booking process so please add this to your cart.
- Private tours require a minimum of two people or a Private Tour Single Traveller rate applies.
- From 1st April 2022, this tour will only operate as a Private Tour for 2 to 6 people.
- Dietary requirements can be catered for, but please advise at the time of booking.
- Our tours require a minimum of four people to operate, and in the unlikely event minimum numbers are not met, we have some options available. We reserve the right to cancel the tour and transfer all monies paid onto an alternative date. If that is not suitable, we will refund your tour price in full.
- Changes to Itinerary: Our experienced guides will tailor activities on seasonal conditions throughout the year to maximise your experience and enjoyment. Any deviation from this itinerary will be made with serious consideration and passengers’ best interest and safety as our number one priority.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.