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Mamungari Conservation Park — Image credit: DEW

Natural Attractions

Mamungari Conservation Park

Mamungari Conservation Park is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve containing arid zone wilderness. The park, which features red sand dunes covered with desert karrajong, acacias, desert gums and salt lakes, is of cultural significance to the Maralinga Tjarutja Peoples, who are its traditional owners. While discovering the park by foot, look out for the wildlife that inhabit the area's harsh conditions, including the princess parrots, scarlet-chested parrots and the Australian bustards. Several permits are required to travel through this area. Due to the park's remoteness, visitors must be well-equipped and experienced in outback four-wheel-drive travel. For permits and pricing please contact the Maralinga Tjarutja Administration Office at the link provided.

Ceduna SA

1.0 km away

McKenzies Landing — Image credit: Ken Small Photos

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

McKenzies Landing

McKenzie's Landing, is a large square wooden platform that can be seen in the water on the drive to Denial Bay, 14 kms west of Ceduna. Prior to the Denial Bay Jetty being built, this landing was used to load and unload goods from the visiting ships. At low tide the landing could be reached by horse and cart, with produce being loaded on to the platform. As the tide returned small rowboats, called lighters, from the sailing ships would gather the local produce and deposit passengers and incoming stores on the landing ready for pickup. For those interested in Australian history, especially shipping history, this is a must see as is the nearby McKenzies Ruins.

Denial Bay SA

5.0 km away

Denial Bay Jetty Beach at sunrise — Image credit: District Council of Ceduna

Landmarks and Buildings

Denial Bay Jetty

Offering rewarding fishing, squidding and blue swimmer crabs when in season, the Denial Bay Jetty provides the ideal location to relax and take in the view of Murat Bay looking back towards Ceduna. There is a nearby sheltered BBQ area, public toilet and playground, making it the perfect spot for a day trip and if you are here in May or October why not plan your visit to coincide with the popular Denial Bay Markets held alongside the Jetty.

Denial Bay SA

5.8 km away

Ceduna Jetty — Image credit: District Council of Ceduna

Landmarks and Buildings

Ceduna Jetty

The 380 metre long Jetty is located on the beautiful foreshore of Murat Bay, a short walk from the main street of town. Offering fabulous prospects of stunning sunset photos, a safe swimming enclosure and a lovely view while fishing for our famous King George Whiting or other local fish varieties, the jetty is definitely a must do while in town.

Ceduna SA

9.9 km away

Beach Fishing spots at Yalata Beaches

Natural Attractions

YALATA - Camping and Fishing

Along the remote Great Australian Bight, Yalata has become one of Australia's most rewarding coastal wilderness destinations. Its dune-backed shoreline offers pristine camping and exceptional surf fishing, with waters rich in mulloway, snapper, Australian salmon and shark. Anglers are drawn here as much by the solitude as the fishing, with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and catch-and-release to protect this remarkable marine environment. Camping is intentionally low-impact, with 15 designated sites spread across 55 kilometres of coastline. Sites are positioned between 100 and 900 metres from the beach, with some allowing vehicle and ATV beach access, while others are accessed on foot from designated parking areas. Entry is managed through a permit system, and access roads are not publicly signposted. Approved visitors receive detailed directions, ensuring a responsible and immersive experience. Yalata is Aboriginal-owned land managed by the Yalata Anangu Aboriginal Corporation. Permit fees support land management programs and local Rangers who care for Country. Visitors are asked to respect the cultural significance of the area, with camping restricted to designated sites and access limited to approved tracks and beach zones. All of Yalata Lands are permit-only and alcohol-free zones and are regularly patrolled by Yalata Rangers and SA Police.

Ceduna SA

10 km away

National Trust Museum — Image credit: Ken Small Photos

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Ceduna National Trust Musuem

One of the best on the Eyre Peninsula, the Museum houses an historic collection of pioneer, farm and Maralinga memorabilia as well as the cast of a basking shark found at Fowlers Bay in 1914. The building originally the first school built in Ceduna in 1912 was converted for use as the National Trust Museum in 1981. Check opening times at the Ceduna Visitor Information Centre.

Ceduna SA

10 km away

Thevenard Wharf and Lighthouse Monument — Image credit: District Council of Ceduna

Landmarks and Buildings

Pinky Point Lookout

Situated at the Thevenard end of the Encounter Walking Trail, Pinky Point Lookout offers sweeping views across the wharf, nearby islands, the shipping channel and out to Denial Bay—making it a standout spot for sunset. The lookout is caravan and motorhome friendly, with easy turning and parking, plus a viewing platform complete with interpretive signage and a telescope. The Eleni K shipwreck is one of the region's most iconic coastal sights. A salvaged anchor is displayed beside the shelter at the lookout, while the wreck itself lies just offshore—now a striking feature and one of South Australia's best shipwreck dive sites. With easy access, it's the perfect place to stop, take in the views and capture a memorable sunrise or sunset along the coast.

Thevenard SA

11 km away

OTC Satellite — Image credit: Ken Small Photos

Landmarks and Buildings

OTC Satellite Earth Station

Established in 1969, the Ceduna Satellite Earth Station, later taken over by Telstra, was the gateway between Australia and Europe for telephone and television communication. When the Station closed in 1994 Telstra donated it to the University of Tasmania for use as a radio astronomy observatory and is now operated remotely from Tasmania. Located 34km drive north east from Ceduna along the OTC road, surrounded by views of local farms and wildlife, this is a definite must do visitor experience for those interested in Australian History. Please note that it is unmanned and you can walk around the perimeter fence. No entry allowed since it's closure.

Ceduna SA

11 km away

Davenport Creek — Image credit: Ken Small Photos

Natural Attractions

Davenport Creek

Located 40 km west of Ceduna, the beautiful setting of Davenport Creek provides a stunning back drop for great fishing, camping and relaxing and is accessed via the renown surf beach, Oceans Beach. To access Davenport Creek, travel along Denial Bay Road for 22 km turning left on to the unsealed Davenport Creek Road. Please note, read signage in the car park and remember to let the air out of your 4WD tyres for easy access across the dunes to the creek.

Nadia SA

14 km away

Wittelbee Conservation Park

Natural Attractions

Wittelbee Conservation Park

Surrounded by mallee and high sand dunes, the low rocky headland of Wittelbee Point has plenty of bushwalking tracks to explore. Birdwatchers will enjoy the number of seabirds that forage along the foreshore, including hooded plovers and pied and sooty oyster catchers, while nature lovers can explore the samphire flats that extend beyond the dunes towards the undulating plain where red mallee, yorrells and dryland tea-tree grow.

Ceduna SA

20 km away

Laura Bay Conservation Park — Image credit: DEW

Natural Attractions

Laura Bay Conservation Park

Laura Bay Conservation Park represents the original vegetation that once covered South Australia's western coastline. The sheltered bay, with its tidal samphire flats and mangroves, provides ideal feeding grounds for sea birds, many of which migrate from the northern hemisphere each year. Look for the landing site that can still be seen on the headland. Established in 1911, this site was once a hive of activity, where bags of grain, transported by horse-drawn drays from surrounding farms, were loaded onto ketches.

Laura Bay SA

29 km away

Nuyts Archipelago Conservation Park — Image credit: DEW

Natural Attractions

Nuyts Archipelago Conservation Park

A unique park situated in Nuyts Archipelago Marine Park and accessible only by boat, these islands feature granite boulders with limestone domes and large sand dunes. Mangrove communities can also be found on St Peter and Eyre islands with good access to fishing nearby. Access to the Franklin Islands is prohibited, however boat tours operate to the other islands in the group.

Thevenard SA

32 km away

Point Bell Conservation Park — Image credit: DEW

Natural Attractions

Point Bell Conservation Park

This small rocky point with granite boulders contains long, sandy beaches and sand dunes. It provides excellent camping, swimming, and fishing opportunities. A good time can be had catching mulloway, whiting, garfish, tommy ruff, trevally and sweep. While there are no designated walking trails, visitors are free to explore the nearby headland, sheltered bays and beaches. You may even see birds such as white-bellied sea-eagles, cormorants and honeyeaters within the park. Access is limited and by four-wheel drive only.

Penong SA

46 km away

Yumbarra Conservation Park — Image credit: DEW

Natural Attractions

Yumbarra Conservation Park and Yellabinna Regional Reserve and Wilderness Protection Area

Yumbarra Conservation Park is named after the Yumbarra rock hole, one of many deep depressions weathered into the rocky outcrops that protrude from the landscape. After rain, these rock holes fill with water and provide an important water source for local wildlife. The park has vast areas of rolling sand dunes and is an important conservation area for a number of rare and vanishing native species, including malleefowl and sand hill dunnarts. Kangaroos, southern hairy-nosed wombats and dingoes also inhabit the park. With rock holes creating wildlife congregation points and with uncrowded foliage, the park is an ideal birdwatching area. In the north eastern corner of the park along Goog's Track, lies Goog's Lake, a popular tourist destination with clearly marked scenic camping grounds, monuments to Goog and Dinger Denton (who forged Goog’s Track) and a number of easy walking tracks.

Yumbarra SA

46 km away

Smoky Bay Jetty at Sunset — Image credit: District Council of Ceduna

Landmarks and Buildings

Smoky Bay Jetty

The beautiful Smoky Bay Jetty underwent extensive renovations in 2012 as part of its 100 year birthday celebrations and now boasts a meshed swimming enclosure and shades providing the perfect spot for fishing, crabbing, swimming or taking a walk out on the water to view the stunning sunset views. It is also close to the Smoky Bay boat ramp, public toilets and BBQ facility making it a fabulous spot to visit with the whole family.... and don't forget to purchase your fresh oysters straight from the growers at the Smoky Bay Aquaculture Park.

Smoky Bay SA

47 km away

Acraman Creek Estuary — Image credit: DEW

National Parks and Reserves

Acraman Creek Conservation Park

Try a spot of fishing or go canoeing in the park's surrounding waterways, including the Great Australian Bight and Acraman Creek. There is also a shipwreck from past whaling activity that lies offshore. Small boats can be launched from the beach, while 4WD vehicles can launch boats at the creek and Port Lindsay. The park is an important feeding ground for coastal birds, with spring and summer the perfect time to marvel at the birds that visit the area. In particular, the park supports migratory waders, such as sandpipers and stilts, that come from as far away as the Arctic Circle.

Smoky Bay SA

52 km away

Windmills at Penong — Image credit: Ken Small Photos

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Penong Windmill Museum

Showcasing old, new, small and big Windmills, including 'Bruce' the biggest windmill in Australia. A tribute to farmers whirling workhorses that have nowadays been mostly replaced by solar panels, the outdoor museum at the side of Highway 1 features a unique collection of around 20 donated and restored windmills collected from as far away as Marla, the Riverland and Alice Springs. A wonderful attraction to stop at when heading east or west across the Nullabor or an easy day trip from Ceduna.

Penong SA

58 km away

Lake MacDonnell — Image credit: SATC

Natural Attractions

Lake MacDonnell

Situated 15 km south of Penong on the way to Point Sinclair lies the beautiful pink salt lake known as Lake McDonnell. High in salt concentration, the lake gives the impression of a salmon pink lake on clear days. One side of the causeway is Pink Lake, the other side is Green Lake and further down over the small bridge is the Blue Lake. The Pink Lake is caused by salt loving algae called dunaliella salina and bacteria called halobacteria that secrete carotenoid red pigments, that turns the water bright pink. Please note – Lake MacDonnell is not always pink, the vibrancy of the colour is dependent on water levels.

Penong SA

59 km away

Chadinga Beach — Image credit: DEW

National Parks and Reserves

Chadinga Conservation Park

This park contains a relatively undisturbed coastal dune system with an associated samphire community and mallee woodland. It provides important habitat for the spinifex hopping mouse, short-beaked echidna and numerous bird species. The beach provides excellent surf-fishing opportunities for Australian salmon and mulloway. Camping, four-wheel driving, nature study, bird watching and swimming are also popular activities. This park is only accessible to 4WD vehicles. Nuyts Archipelago Marine Park borders Chadinga Conservation Park.

Penong SA

73 km away

The Blowholes — Image credit: Robert Lang Photography

Natural Attractions

Whistling Rocks and the Blowholes - Streaky Bay

The Whistling Rocks and Blowholes are a must-see stop along the Cape Bauer Loop near Streaky Bay. A 360-metre boardwalk leads you through sand dunes to viewing platforms on the cliff edge, where you can watch and hear the ocean roar below. As waves crash into the rocks, air and water spray shoot up through holes in the cliffs, making a loud whistling sound. It's best to visit at high tide when the blowholes are most active. A great spot for nature lovers and photographers!

Streaky Bay SA

88 km away

Hallys Beach — Image credit: Streaky Bay Visitor Centre

Natural Attractions

Hallys Beach - Streaky Bay

Hally's Beach is a beautiful, remote beach on the Cape Bauer Loop, just a short drive from Streaky Bay. It's a great spot for fishing, with anglers often catching salmon and other fish from the shore. A wooden staircase leads down to the beach from the car park above, making access easier while offering great views of the coastline as you descend. The beach is known for its natural beauty, with cliffs, waves, and wide open views. It's a peaceful place to visit if you enjoy nature and quiet surroundings. Swimming is not recommended due to strong currents and rough waves. Fishermen should also take care, as large waves and changing surf conditions can make fishing from the shore dangerous at times.

Streaky Bay SA

90 km away

Cape Bauer Loop — Image credit: Streaky Bay By Drone

Natural Attractions

Cape Bauer Loop – A Scenic Coastal Adventure

Discover the rugged beauty of the Cape Bauer Loop, a breathtaking coastal drive along the Great Australian Bight. This scenic route offers spectacular ocean vistas, unique geological features, and fantastic photo opportunities. Stop at Hallys Beach, a popular surf fishing spot where you can take in the stunning views from the lookout or stroll down the boardwalk stairs to the sandy shore. Further along, explore the Whistling Rocks and Blowholes, where the power of the ocean creates an incredible natural display—best viewed at high tide with a big swell. Follow the boardwalk through the clifftop dunes to the edge, where viewing platforms offer a front-row seat to this coastal wonder. At Cape Bauer, take in panoramic views of dramatic cliffs and the remote beauty of Olive Island. On your way back, treat yourself to the freshest local oysters and seafood from one of the many suppliers along Stanley Williams Road. Whether you're an adventure seeker, nature lover, or photographer, the Cape Bauer Loop is a must-visit destination on South Australia’s west coast!

Streaky Bay SA

92 km away

Back Beach — Image credit: Dale Montgomerie

Natural Attractions

Back Beach - Streaky Bay

Just 8 km from the town centre along a sealed road, Back Beach is a popular surf spot for both locals and visitors. With consistent reef breaks, it’s a favorite among surfers, especially in front of and north of the Back Beach car park. Beyond surfing, families love exploring the rock pools, making it a great spot to visit at low tide. It’s also an excellent location for beach fishing, with deep holes along the shoreline offering prime conditions for anglers. Exploration & Safety On low tide and small swell days, you can walk far south to explore the reef and large rock pools. Not recommended for swimming at the main beach due to strong rips and persistent waves. Strong, confident swimmers may access the southern beaches during low wave conditions. Whether you're chasing waves, casting a line, or exploring the coastal rock pools, Back Beach offers a stunning natural escape near Streaky Bay.

Streaky Bay SA

97 km away

Streaky Bay Doctors Beach Playground — Image credit: District Council of Streaky Bay

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Doctors Beach Playground

Located on the scenic Doctors Beach, this popular playground is perfect for both locals and visitors. Ideal for families, it offers safe swimming access to a shallow, sandy beach, making it a great spot for kids to play and explore. Situated next to Discovery Parks Streaky Bay Foreshore, the playground features a large shade sail, gazebo, picnic tables, and a coin-operated public BBQ, providing everything needed for a relaxing day out. Public amenities are also available, and the area is fully fenced for children’s safety. Whether you're stopping by for a quick play or planning a beachside picnic, Doctors Beach Playground is a must-visit family-friendly destination.

Streaky Bay SA

100 km away

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