The Eyre Peninsula is relaxing, but not laid back

What do you think of when you dream of a vacation at a coastal resort? You probably think of lying in the sun and relaxing, don't you? Then you do a reality check and remember the crowds, the queues and the traffic. A holiday on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia is a completely different experience.



You can sit back and just relax on the Eyre Peninsula, but if you do, you'll miss out on some of its biggest attractions. You will be too excited to relax when you get your first glimpse of the Nullarbor Plain. What will you find there? Well, it won't be trees. The word Nullarbor literally means "devoid of trees" when translated from the Latin. If that's the case, what's so exciting about it?



Like Broken Hill and other outback areas, the Nullarbor Plain is a place of timeless beauty. Unlike other outback locations, though, it is unique in that it is on the coast. The sheer cliffs that plunge into the sea are thought to have originally raised from beneath the surface of the ocean some 25 million years ago and have remained largely unchanged since then.



To see the Nullarbor Plain from above in an airplane is a great experience, but seeing it at ground level is an even more incredible experience. On land, the Nullarbor is teeming with wildlife, including emus, wombats and, of course, kangaroos. Beneath the sea, if you dare, you can actually come face to face with Great White sharks from the relative safety of a shark cage, get to know a sea lion at Baird Bay or go whale watching at Head of Bight.



Beneath the surface, the Nullarbor is crisscrossed by an enormous number of caves. Many of these are several miles long and so dangerous, you can only explore them in the company of trained Parks and Wildlife guides. Others, such as Murrawijinie and Koonalda caves, can be safely viewed without supervision.



Caving and letting yourself be shark bait are not for everyone. That's not a problem. There's something for everyone in the family on the Eyre Peninsula. Port Lincoln, one of the largest naturally protected harbours in the world, is a great place to relax and enjoy the bounty of the sea. You can cook up a fresh catch on your own or enjoy a delicious meal at a harbour side restaurant.



The whole family will love Glen-Forest Tourist Park. This Eyre Peninsula park includes a delightful 70 acre animal park and vineyards that stretch over 60 acres. Both wine lovers and nature lovers love Glen-Forest Tourist Park.



If you are visiting the Eyre Peninsula to immerse yourself in the wildness of the Nullarbor, you can choose to stay at a campground or caravan park. If you want a more civilised Eyre Peninsula accommodation, that can easily be arranged. Stay in Port Lincoln or one of the many other fascinating villages and towns on the Eyre Peninsula and have a coastal holiday you will never forget.



Planning your next holiday, find Port lincon accommodation and other travel related information about the area on bookitnow.com.au. Or visit our Australia blog for more Australian holiday ideas.