Streaky Bay
Town
Population 1059
A holiday town, fishing port and agricultural centre for the cereal-growing hinterland. The bay was first sighted in 1627 by Dutch explorer Peter Nuyts, but it wasn't fully explored until 1802 by Matthew Flinders. Flinders named the bay after the 'streaky' colour of the water, caused by seaweed oils. While this town is pretty, it is the surrounding bays and coves, sandy beaches and towering cliffs that bring the visitors.
Visitor Information
Rural Transaction and Visitor Information Centre, 21 Bay Rd; (08) 8626 7033
Nearby national parks
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Lake Gairdner National Park
The vast whiteness of Lake Gairdner rests in the foothills on the northern side of the Gawler Ranges. This is one of the largest salt lakes...more -
Coffin Bay National Park
This scenic coastal park covers a rugged spur of land jutting west from the tip of Eyre Peninsula into the Southern Ocean. On two sides wild...more
Nearby towns
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Ceduna
The name Ceduna is derived from the Aboriginal word 'chedoona', meaning resting place, which is apt for those who have just traversed the...more -
Elliston
Nestled in a range of hills on the shores of picturesque Waterloo Bay is the small community of Elliston. The waters of the bay used to...more -
Wudinna
The enormous silos in Wudinna are indicative of the town's major grain industry, predominantly wheat and barley, grown here since the...more
In Town
National Trust Museum: early pioneer history displays in the old school, as well as a restored pioneer cottage and a doctor's surgery; open 2–4pm Tues and Fri, or by appt; Montgomerie Tce; (08) 8626 1443. Powerhouse Restored Engine Centre: display of old working engines; open 2–5pm Tues and Fri; Alfred Tce. Shell Roadhouse: Great White Shark replica (original caught with rod and reel); Alfred Tce. Fishing: for King George whiting, southern rock lobster, salmon, mullaway, garfish, abalone and shark (check with PIRSA & Fisheries centre).
Nearby
Scenic drives: include Westall Way Scenic Drive, which starts 9 km S, taking in rock formations, high cliffs, quiet pools and the Yanerbie Sand Dunes. Also the drive west of town to Cape Bauer and the Blowhole (20 km NW), for views across the Bight. Calpatanna Waterhole Conservation Park: bushwalking in coastal park to an important Aboriginal waterhole; excellent birdwatching; 28 km SE. Murphy's Haystacks: a much-photographed cluster of pink granite boulders, with interpretive signage and paths; 40 km SE. Baird Bay: a small coastal town with an attractive beach for swimming, boating and fishing. Baird Bay Charters and Ocean Ecotours offer swims with sea lions and dolphins; (08) 8626 5017; 45 km SE. Point Labatt Conservation Park: from the cliff-top viewing platform, see the rare and endangered Australian sea lions sleeping on the beach (this colony is the only permanent one on the Australian mainland). Parts of access road unsealed; 50 km SE. Venus Bay Conservation Park: important reserve for breeding and reintroduction of native species. The park includes the peninsula and 7 islands with beach-fishing and swimming. Peninsula access is 4WD only; turn-off 50 km SE. Acraman Creek Conservation Park: this mangrove and mallee park is an important refuge for coastal birds. Popular activities include canoeing and fishing. 2WD access to beach, 4WD to Point Lindsay; turn-off 53 km N. Port Kenny: this small township on Venus Bay offers excellent fishing, boating and swimming, with sea lion and dolphin tours available; 62 km SE. Venus Bay: fishing village renowned for catches of King George whiting, trevally, garfish and many more. Its waters are safe for swimming and watersports, and nearby beaches are good for surfing. Needle Eye Lookout close by provides fantastic views, with southern right whale sightings June–Oct; 76 km S.
Fishing spots near town
Coffin Bay 213 km
When it comes to big bruisers, yellowtail kingfish are up near the top of the list. Fishing with live bait set under a balloon, you watch as the balloon starts to move across the surface of the water, a sign of nervous... Find out moreEco-friendly activities around town
Mangrove walk at Berryman Crescent 248 km
The most southerly mangroves in Australia can be explored at Berryman Crescent in Tumby Bay on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula, with an excellent boardwalk with interpretive signs.... Find out moreCafes & restaurants around town
Campsites around town
Sceale Bay camping area (bush camping) 16 km
Located 15 km south of Streaky Bay, reached from Streaky Bay–Sceale Bay Rd, this area for bush camping has no facilities.... Find out moreTractor Beach camping area (bush camping) 16 km
Just 9 km south of Streaky Bay, off Westall Way Scenic Dr, this area for bush camping overlooks the coast and a safe swimming beach.... Find out moreSpeeds Point camping area (bush camping) 17 km
A popular camping haunt with sheltered nooks among the dunes and protected waters off Yanerbie Beach, Speeds Point is 16 km south of Streaky Bay, off Westall Way Scenic Dr. This is bush camping, with no facilities.... Find out moreWedina Well camping area 25 km
Wedina Well camping area is reached from Calca Rd off Flinders Hwy, 40 km south-east of Streaky Bay. Enter the gate with the ‘Reserve’ sign on Calca Rd, and come equipped with a gas/fuel stove, water,... Find out moreHaslam Jetty camping area 32 km
This small camping area is just 100 m from the jetty in the historic port settlement of Haslam Jetty. You’ll find it 40 km north of Streaky Bay and 33 km south-west of Wirulla, off Flinders Hwy. Bring your own... Find out moreAcraman Creek camping area 40 km
You’ll find the camping area 16 km south of the Flinders Hwy and 53 km north of Streaky Bay. Camping here requires a permit, and you need to come equipped with firewood, water and preferably a gas/fuel stove.... Find out moreBaird Bay Campground 41 km
There’s camping for self-sufficient campers on the northern side of Baird Bay, 50 km south-east of Streaky Bay. To get here, take Baird Bay Rd off Flinders Hwy. Boat tours of Baird Bay leave from the township near... Find out moreLaura Bay camping area (bush camping) 71 km
Situated 21 km south-east of Ceduna, there is alternative access to these sites for bush campers via Decres Bay Rd. Only use the designated sites.... Find out moreWittelbee camping area (bush camping) 80 km
A small camping area with designated sites for self-sufficient campers, follow the signposted route from Decres Bay Rd. Snorkelling in the sheltered bays around the headland can be good in calm conditions, and the... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Streaky Bay Foreshore Tourist Park 1 km
Located on the north-facing shallow waters of Streaky Bay, this park has numerous waterfront sites where tinnies can be launched from the beach. There are several fish-cleaning stations along the foreshore and a... Find out moreVenus Bay Caravan Park 65 km
Situated in the centre of town and right on the beachfront, the park is a popular fishing spot. On a good day it is possible to land a bag limit within a couple of hundred metres of the park. Bookings are required from... Find out moreCeduna Shelly Beach Caravan Park 87 km
Situated on the beach just 3 km from the town centre, this place has good snorkelling, swimming and fishing. The park has developed over recent years and we now recommend it as our choice in this area.... Find out moreCeduna Foreshore Caravan Park 90 km
This is a tidy park, centrally located and just across the road from the beach. It has good basic amenities and is within walking distance of the shops and most services. The park is a popular spot for anglers and there... Find out moreElliston Waterloo Bay Tourist Park 113 km
Elliston is a quiet holiday location and this is a neat and tidy park adjacent to the beach. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-stay applies at Christmas and Easter.... Find out moreCoffin Bay Caravan Park 234 km
Coffin Bay township is located on a beautiful shoreline and the park, at the centre of town, is just across the road from the water. Bookings are required during Christmas and Easter holidays and a minimum-stay period... Find out moreTumby Bay Caravan Park 249 km
This is a well-presented caravan park on a protected stretch of coast. Bookings are essential during the peak periods of December, January and Easter. Pets are allowed outside school and public holidays.... Find out moreEco-friendly places to stay around town
Baird Bay Ocean Eco Apartments 41 km
Located on the Eyre Peninsula’s north-west coast, the two rammed-earth units here were architecturally designed and are suitable for families and large groups. They are right by the sea. All water is recycled.... Find out moreShboo Shelly Beach Lodge 221 km
Completely wind- and solar-powered, with rainwater and greywater recycling, this beautiful and relatively new three-bedroom apartment at Mount Dutton Bay near Coffin Bay National Park (on the south-east coast of the Eyre... Find out moreRest areas around town
Eyre's Water Hole Rest Area 4 km
58 km NW of Port Kenny (L) or 4 km S of Streaky Bay (R) Large area just off the highway among a few trees. Limited shade. GPS: S32 49.077 E134 14.764... Find out morePerlubie Beach Park Area 17 km
T/O 19 km N of Streaky Bay (L) or 90 km SE of Ceduna (R) Small foreshore parking area located 600 metres south-west of the village. GPS: S32 39.666 E134 17.709... Find out moreHaslam Camp Area 32 km
T/O 40 km N of Streaky Bay (L) or 69 km S of Ceduna (R) Small camping area near the foreshore by the jetty 2 kilometres west of the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S32 30.622 E134 12.826... Find out moreMurphy's Haystacks Park Area 36 km
T/O 24 km NW of Port Kenny (L) or 38 km SE of Streaky Bay (R) Small parking area 2 kilometres off highway on private property at a group of unusual rock formations. Limited shade. GPS: S33 00.999 E134 29.479... Find out morePerlubie Rest Area 46 km
80 km E of Ceduna (R) or 13 km W of Wirrulla (L) Large secluded area just off the highway in the scrub. Good shade. GPS: S32 24.792 E134 24.120... Find out moreCungena West Rest Area 51 km
23 km E of Wirrulla (R) or 24 km W of Poochera (L) Large area adjacent to the highway around a few trees. GPS: S32 33.475 E134 40.671... Find out morePoochera Rest Area 59 km
West side of town Large area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S32 43.296 E134 50.060... Find out morePort Kenny Park Area 60 km
Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 10.055 E134 41.082 ... Find out morePuntabie Rest Area 66 km
45 km E of Ceduna (R) or 48 km W of Wirrulla (L) Large area just off the highway among some trees. Limited shade. GPS: S32 12.611 E134 07.837... Find out moreMinnipa Rest Area 88 km
West side of town Small area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S32 51.261 E135 09.050... Find out moreTcharkulda Rock Camp Area 93 km
T/O at Minnipa Large area located at the base of the rock 4 kilometres east of Minnipa via Bockelberg Road. Limited shade. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS: S32 50.763 E135 11.963... Find out moreWalkers Rock Camp Area 104 km
T/O 8 km N of Elliston (L) or 54 km SE of Port Kenny (R) Small open campground located 3 kilometres west of the highway on the foreshore. Limited shade available at a few small secluded sites among some trees. NOTE:... Find out morePolda Rock Park Area 126 km
T/O at Wudinna Small area located 8 kilometres north-east of town at the base of the rock. Limited shade. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS: S33 01.259 E135 31.988 ... Find out moreMount Wudinna Park Area 127 km
T/O at Wudinna Small area located 13 kilometres north-east of town in the bush at the base of Mount Wudinna. Good facilities. Limited shade. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. GPS: S32 58.992 E135 32.774... Find out moreLocks Well Park Area 129 km
T/O 150 km NW of Port Lincoln (L) or 16 km SE of Elliston (R) Very small area at the lookout 3 kilometres off the highway. NOTE: Caravans and motorhomes must not proceed past the top carpark. GPS: S33 44.563 E135... Find out moreWatraba Rest Area 130 km
25 km E of Penong (L) or 47 km W of Ceduna (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S31 56.463 E133 16.456... Find out moreKyancutta Rest Area 131 km
At Polkdinney Park Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S33 07.997 E135 33.119 ... Find out moreSheringa Beach Camp Area 149 km
T/O 126 km NW of Port Lincoln (L) or 40 km SE of Elliston (R) Small secluded campground located in coastal vegetation on the foreshore, 7 kilometres west of the highway. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S33... Find out moreGoyders Line Rest Area 149 km
19 km E of Kyancutta (L) or 69 km W of Kimba (R) Large area well off the highway behind some trees. Limited shade. GPS: S33 08.784 E135 45.355 ... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Perlubie Sports Day: Jan.
Streaky Bay Cup:
horseracing; Apr.
