Southern Eyre Peninsula

It’s time you included a visit to Port Lincoln on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.
Chartered by Captain Nicolas Baudin and his cartographer De Freycinet in 1802, the two were both quite impressed by the spectacular peninsula, believing its slopes would be a good place to grow grapes. They named Boston Bay and Boston Island ‘Port Du Champagny’ and ‘Isle de la Grange’, setting the scene for growing grapes of distinction.
The even Mediterranean-style climate and the limestone beneath the soil signify a good viticultural landscape, and the establishment of local wineries gives truth to the original vision. With a wide range of varieties including shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, grenache, riesling, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and semillon, as well as sparkling, fortified and liqueur wines, there is sure to be a wine to satisfy every taste.
Port Lincoln is widely acknowledged as a prime region for aquaculture with its pristine water, and what better match for local seafood than a local wine? A burgeoning destination for foodies, the region supports a range of boutique seafood producers who specialise in abalone, mussels, oysters, prawns, lobster, tuna and whiting, as well as other local growers who focus on olives, honey, fudge, capers and lamb.
A visit to the Eyre Peninsula offers spectacular coastline, award winning wines and world-class seafood.