The Coffin Bay National Park, on the southwestern tip of the Eyre Peninsula, is a wonderland of sand and surf for the adventurous traveller. The park has contrasting sheltered bays with clear and calm water, along with high energy surf beaches and rocky headlands on the exposed south and western coastlines. The park is largely 4WD accessible only, so if you enjoy combining camping, four-wheel driving and fishing, then this park will be right up your alley.
The Coffin Bay Peninsula was relinquished to the South Australian Government back in 1972 by local farmer Geoff Morgan and was declared a National Park thereafter. With difficulties in accessing the peninsula, along with the marginal soil made it a challenging plot for agriculture. Covering an area of 309sq kilometres, the park isn’t large in comparison to other state reserves, but it offers striking coastal landscapes which are unique to this part of Australia. And aside from the stunning landscapes, the fishing is fantastic with succulent King George, flathead and garfish on offer, with bigger targets available from the surf and from the rocks.
The National Park is located on the western side of the township of Coffin Bay proper, with one entrance into the park. The first 17km of the
