Coffin Bay National Park takes up the whole of the Coffin Bay Peninsula, with 30 380 hectares of sand and limestone country covered mainly with mallee, tea-tree and she-oak woodlands. Low swampy areas are covered in samphire.
On one side of the great T shaped peninsula are the placid protected waters of Coffin Bay, an ideal place to camp, swim, sail or go fishing (Whiting being very popular).
There are walking trails in the park, most follow old vehicle tracks. Walking along the beaches being well received by most holiday makers.
On the opposite side of Coffin Bay Peninsula, along the south-western coast, the surf generated from the great Southern Ocean pounds the coast continuously.
Such an untamed area has other attractions. The beaches, headlands, rich shallow coastal waters and scrub-covered sand ridges provide a rich habitat for birds.
Ospreys, rock parrots nest in the scrub above the cliff lined beaches. The rare Western Whip bird occasionally can be seen.
Coffin Bay offers superb fishing both from the protected bayside beaches and on the wilder sea coast. Fishing boat charters are available for the keen fisherman. The protected bay beaches are great for King George whiting, garfish, trevally, flathead and salmon.
In the National Park campers are only allowed to camp at Yangie Bay, Black Springs, Morgans Landing, The Pool and Sensation Beach. 2 WD vehicles can access Yangie Bay the other camping spots need a 4WD vehicle .
The nearest shopping is in Coffin Bay township. Campers going into the National Park must be self sufficient. Toilet facilities are available at Black Springs camp ground area.
Coffin Bay township has a range of camping and accommodation for all tourists.
There are wild ponies in the park managed by the Coffin Bay Pony Preservation Society and National Parks and Wildlife SA. The ponies are believed to be descended from animals brought to the area by the early settlers in the 1840's.
Kangaroos roam the National Park and often visit camping areas. Campers are requested not to feed the animals.
Best time to visit is between October to April.
It is highly recommended for campers to always wear a hat when outdoors.
Coffin Bay National Park is 625 km west of Adelaide, via Port Lincoln.
National Park and camping fees do apply in South Australia.
Our plan was to camp for four days, but the area was just brilliant with the ocean so close to our campsite , the weather could not have been better. We ended up camping for ten days and loved every minute.
I would recommend Coffin Bay National Park to all our readers.
Get out and explore your world no matter where you live.
On one side of the great T shaped peninsula are the placid protected waters of Coffin Bay, an ideal place to camp, swim, sail or go fishing (Whiting being very popular).
There are walking trails in the park, most follow old vehicle tracks. Walking along the beaches being well received by most holiday makers.
On the opposite side of Coffin Bay Peninsula, along the south-western coast, the surf generated from the great Southern Ocean pounds the coast continuously.
Such an untamed area has other attractions. The beaches, headlands, rich shallow coastal waters and scrub-covered sand ridges provide a rich habitat for birds.
Ospreys, rock parrots nest in the scrub above the cliff lined beaches. The rare Western Whip bird occasionally can be seen.
Coffin Bay offers superb fishing both from the protected bayside beaches and on the wilder sea coast. Fishing boat charters are available for the keen fisherman. The protected bay beaches are great for King George whiting, garfish, trevally, flathead and salmon.
In the National Park campers are only allowed to camp at Yangie Bay, Black Springs, Morgans Landing, The Pool and Sensation Beach. 2 WD vehicles can access Yangie Bay the other camping spots need a 4WD vehicle .
The nearest shopping is in Coffin Bay township. Campers going into the National Park must be self sufficient. Toilet facilities are available at Black Springs camp ground area.
Coffin Bay township has a range of camping and accommodation for all tourists.
There are wild ponies in the park managed by the Coffin Bay Pony Preservation Society and National Parks and Wildlife SA. The ponies are believed to be descended from animals brought to the area by the early settlers in the 1840's.
Kangaroos roam the National Park and often visit camping areas. Campers are requested not to feed the animals.
Best time to visit is between October to April.
It is highly recommended for campers to always wear a hat when outdoors.
Coffin Bay National Park is 625 km west of Adelaide, via Port Lincoln.
National Park and camping fees do apply in South Australia.
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| Our Campsite at Black Springs |
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| Mother Kangaroo and her Joey came to visit us most days. |
Our plan was to camp for four days, but the area was just brilliant with the ocean so close to our campsite , the weather could not have been better. We ended up camping for ten days and loved every minute.
I would recommend Coffin Bay National Park to all our readers.
Get out and explore your world no matter where you live.
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