Take delight in this underrated peninsula, otherwise known as Australia’s seafood frontier
By Mavis Teo
Despite some of the attractions Eyre Peninsula has - open spaces, beautiful coastlines, fresh seafood and good wine – it has so far remained under the radar of many Asian tourists, including those from Singapore. Though 434,000 Singaporeans visited Australia last year, only three per cent went to South Australia (according to Tourism Australia’s figures released during the Australian Tourism Exchange in Adelaide this April). Out of this figure, a smaller number ventured to Eyre Peninsula.
For a start, “Eyre” is pronounced as “Aire”, not “error”. There are definitely more than five things you might not know about this gem. Owner of Australian Wildlife Adventures Craig “Hassie” Haslam brought us around and showed us the ways to enjoy Eyre. His repertoire is a lot wider – we’re just scratching the surface with these.
Photo: Australian Wildlife Adventures
4. Explore the coast in a chopper
The rugged coastline of South Australia is supposed to be one of Australia’s most breathtaking. While there are many beautiful hidden bays at Eyre Peninsula (many locals have what they call their own secret coves), some also lead to the treacherous open ocean with sharp cliffs and freak waves (and have claimed lives). Still, they are a sight for sore eyes. The more efficient way to explore these sprawling sights is to do it from a chopper. Besides Hassie, another operator who could arrange this is Goin off Safaris also owned and run by locals who have grown up in Eyre Peninsula.
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