Coffin Bay SA 5607 (Pop 480)

Coffin Bay is a picturesque isolated holiday destination on Eyre Peninsula’s southern tip situated 710 km west of Adelaide. The original small settlement was called Oyster Town (1840s) due to the vast supplies in the area which were quickly exhausted. Explorer Matthew Flinders’ name, for his friend, Isaac Coffin, was then adopted. Today fishing, cultivated oysters and tourism sustain the town’s economy. 

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Fishing is a very popular pursuit here with special fishing jetties at Crinolin Point and Schnapper Point. Oyster Walk a scenic 12 km foreshores walk from a lookout to Long Beach.

Nearby:
Coffin Bay NP (south & west Coffin Bay) 31 000 ha diverse coastal park of massive sand dunes and pounding surf beaches (south) to peaceful tranquil bays (north) and excellent for bushwalking and birdwatching. Kellidie Bay Conservation Park (east Coffin Bay) popular canoeing and walking limestone area. Wangery (Flinders Hwy) historic village featuring the hotel (1871) which is now a general store and old post office ruins. Mt Dutton Bay (40 km north) home to a restored heritage-listed jetty and woolshed (1875) housing a shearing, farming and fishing museum with interesting displays, equipment and memorabilia. Yangie Bay Trail 10 km trail with breathtaking coastal views to Point Avoid. Farm Beach (50 km north) tiny settlement with safe swimming areas and great fishing as demonstrated by the many old tractors parked on the beach during holidays used to launch the fishing boats.

Accommodation:
Coffin Bay has a hotel/motel, numerous holiday units/cottages and a caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: Beachcomber Agencies, Esplanade. Tel (08) 8685 4057.

Airport:
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO), off Lincoln Hwy, North Shields. Tel (08) 8684 3501. (61 km east).

Hospital:
Port Lincoln Hospital, Oxford Terrace. Tel (08) 8683 2200. (49 km east).