Port Lincoln Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by South Australia Tourism
Photo provided by South Australia Tourism
Photo provided by South Australia Tourism
Photo provided by South Australia Tourism
Photo provided by South Australia Tourism

Explore this Eyre Peninsula town’s beautiful bay on a fishing trip, boat cruise or diving tour and see abundant marine life in South Australia’s “Seafood Capital”.

Port Lincoln is a historic township and gateway to the stunning Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Explore Boston Bay, try fine local wines and fresh seafood and explore the beautiful natural landscapes of the region’s national parks. Port Lincoln is a great destination for observing a wild underwater world and joining exciting charter and game fishing tours.

Explore Port Lincoln’s picturesque waterfront and stroll along Boston Bay. This beach opens up into Spencer Gulf and the Great Australian Bight and is a fantastic starting point for yachting, scuba dive journeys and fishing trips. Join a dive tour to experience a heart-stopping cage dive with great white sharks, swim with Southern bluefin tuna and play with Australian sea lions. Relax on a leisurely Port Lincoln sightseeing cruise and look out to Boston Island and the pristine beaches of Lincoln National Park.

Enjoy a scenic drive through Whaler’s Way, a private estate that features a dramatic landscape of cliffs, rock pools, sea caves and coastline. Ocean views and seals and ospreys in their natural environment are some of the sights on Whaler’s Way. Travel 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) south of the town to find Lincoln National Park, a gorgeous region of protected wilderness. See wild kangaroos, emus and goannas and magnificent views from Cape Donington and historic Stamford Hill.

Visit a restaurant for fresh regional seafood or a local pub for laid-back meals at the town’s waterfront and marina area. Try fresh oysters sourced from nearby Coffin Bay, tasty black mussels and fresh fillets of whiting. Pair your meal with a fine South Australian wine for the ultimate Eyre Peninsula dining experience.

Port Lincoln is 647.1 kilometres (402 miles) from Adelaide, South Australia’s capital, over land. Take the scenic ferry route from Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula and arrive to nearby Lucky Bay. Flights also run regularly between Adelaide airport and Port Lincoln’s regional airport. Coaches operate between major coastal towns in the region. Port Lincoln has mild summers, making it a perfect destination for dropping a fishing line and relaxing in the sun.

The Port Lincoln Hotel
The Port Lincoln Hotel
4 out of 5
1 Lincoln Highway, Port Lincoln, SA
The price is NZ$148 per night from 22 June to 23 June
NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Port Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"My only critique isn’t the fault of the staff but being American, I’m used to waiters waiting on you. Discovered via traveling Australia and New Zealand that it’s more customary to order from the bar, have your meal delivered and no service after that. When you want a drink etc you have to get it ..."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

The Port Lincoln Hotel
Grand Tasman Hotel
Grand Tasman Hotel
3.5 out of 5
94 Tasman Terrace, Port Lincoln, SA
The price is NZ$102 per night from 1 June to 2 June
NZ$102
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Stay at this 3.5-star beach motel in Port Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (335 reviews)
"Good accommodation, great value"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Grand Tasman Hotel
Best Western Port Lincoln
Best Western Port Lincoln
3.5 out of 5
13 King Street, Port Lincoln, SA
The price is NZ$157 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Port Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Kuju Aboriginal Arts and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (544 reviews)
"Location to town center very good. Room was in good condition, lighting could be better at far end of room near tea / coffee area."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Best Western Port Lincoln
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Port Lincoln Beach Front Apartments
Port Lincoln Beach Front Apartments
3.5 out of 5
15 King St, Port Lincoln, SA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in Port Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Kuju Aboriginal Arts and Makybe ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews)
"The property was perfect for travel with my 84 year old mother. The cabin chosen had amenities that was exactly what we required. Wifi was a problem.. but the positives were spot on."

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Port Lincoln Beach Front Apartments
Port Lincoln Villas
Port Lincoln Villas
3.5 out of 5
15 STEVENSON STREET, Port Lincoln, SA
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Port Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kuju Aboriginal Arts and Shelly Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (100 reviews)
"Property was new and clean. Parking was a bit tight."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Port Lincoln Villas
Port Lincoln Shark Apartments
Port Lincoln Shark Apartments
3 out of 5
4 South Quay Blvd, 6, Port Lincoln, SA
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Port Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Porter Bay and Dennis Westlake Reserve are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Port Lincoln Shark Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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