Yorke Peninsula Activities

You can be someone who loves nature and activities, the water, the finer things in life, adventure or simply relaxing and soaking up the sunshine because the Yorke Peninsula is a holiday destination for everyone. Looking for activities and attractions indoors, outdoors, on the water or off the water, you will have a holiday that can be brimming with activities that keep you on the go or a holiday where you just kick back and relax. The Yorke Peninsula is one of the most desirable holiday spots for many travellers, as you have pristine beaches, National Parks, fine food and wine, family fun and plenty of entertainment all year round right at your fingertips.

Two Women Riding Bicycle You can go fishing or crabbing for the famous Blue Swimmer Crab, join a coastal guided walk to take you along the stunning and rugged coastline or perhaps hire a couple of bicycles to get around and see the sights that interest you! There are charters and cruises that depart basically every day of the year, weather pending, that will take you to some of Australia’s best fishing, diving and snorkelling spots or you can just fish from one of the iconic jetties within the coastal towns of the Yorke Peninsula. Go swimming, surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding or just go a football around in one of the many foreshore parklands. Pack a picnic and head for the beach, let the kids run free in the playgrounds or enjoy a BBQ!

Enjoy the wonderful dining where you try some local treats and delicacies caught fresh from the local waters and wash it all down with mouth-watering wines. Spend a couple of hours shopping at one of the shopping precincts and shopping centres located within a number of the towns or meet up with friends at one of the local pubs, clubs or night spots that are great for nightly entertainment. Explore the National Parks, go bird watching and wildlife spotting, join an Aboriginal Cultural tour for the day or browse through arts and crafts stalls, galleries, studios and markets to discover the great workings of the local artists of the Yorke Peninsula.

SheepTake a tour of the Home Grown Trail where you can get a behind the scenes look at how the produce farms, orchards, alpaca farms, sheep farms, horse stud farms and many more operate or take the kids for a day of animal feeding at the wildlife parks. Visit the ghost town of Inneston or take a tour of the Wheal Hughes Copper Mine. Whether you are into star gazing, dolphin spotting, fine dining, discovering the scenic countryside or spending as much time by the water as possible, the Yorke Peninsula boasts a number of great activities perfect for all ages.

Take a train ride around the Moonta Mines, play a round of golf on an eighteen-hole golf course, go sea kayaking or canoeing or just enjoy the onsite facilities that you can find at many of the accommodation properties in the Yorke Peninsula. No matter what type of holiday activity you are looking for, you will find it for your trip to the Yorke Peninsula, from indoor fun and entertainment to the great outdoors and all that it offers in adventures and exploration.