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Coffin Bay National Park

Discover Coffin Bay: home to a smorgasbord of seafood and world-class oysters

At the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula lies Coffin Bay, where pillowy sand dunes meet glassy waters brimming with fish and bushland teeming with wildlife. Just half an hour from Port Lincoln, there are literally hundreds of spots to throw down your beach towel around Coffin Bay. Discover pristine remote beaches, epic swells and secluded coves in Coffin Bay National Park ideal for boating, fishing and snorkelling. And did we mention oysters? In Coffin Bay, you can slurp what are arguably the best oysters in the world straight from the source as you stand in waist-deep in the turquoise waters of a working oyster farm with Experience Coffin Bay or stay on land and dig into oysters and local wine right on the foreshore with Oyster Farm Tours.

Things to do in Coffin Bay Attractions, tours and activities

While many people will know of Coffin Bay for it's world-famous oyster farms, there's so much more to coffin bay. Explore the pristine beaches of Coffin Bay national park, sail around the dramatic coastline of the western Eyre Peninsula, or spend the days fishing for some of the best fish South Australia has to offer.

Places to stay Coffin Bay Accommodation

While Coffin Bay is a mere half an hour from Port Lincoln, the quiet tranquillity of this costal town makes it the perfect option for your costal getaway. With a selection of stunning campgrounds and comfortable beach shacks for you to choose from, it's well worth staying in Coffin Bay on your next trip to the Eyre Peninsula.

Places to eat in Coffin Bay Restaurants, cafes and more

If you've been drawn to Coffin Bay for the oysters, you will not be disappointed by the dining options available in town. Prepare to slurp down Coffin Bay's finest alongside a plethora of other fresh seafood options.

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