Port Lincoln to Coffin Bay: Distance, drive time & attractions
In South Australia, the Port Lincoln to Coffin Bay driving distance is 46km, and takes around 34 minutes. The main stops on the way to oyster heaven are the Big Swamp wetlands and Coomunga Wines.
The drive from Port Lincoln to Coffin Bay takes you across the bottom of South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. Port Lincoln is easily the biggest town in these parts, while Coffin Bay is essentially a village with a heavy focus on oyster farming.
Port Lincoln to Coffin Bay distance and driving time
The distance from Port Lincoln to Coffin Bay by road is 46km. The driving time is approximately 34 minutes.
The quickest route to Coffin Bay heads out of Port Lincoln along the New West Road, then up the Western Approach Road before joining the Flinders Highway.
The highway then goes past the Big Swamp wetlands and Coomunga Wines.
Shortly afterwards, you need to branch off down the Coffin Bay Road, then head through the Kellidie Bay Conservation Park.
You may wish to pull over at the Coffin Bay Lookout before entering the village.
Things to do in Coffin Bay: Oyster farm tours
For somewhere so small, Coffin Bay has a surprising amount going on. Top of the list of things to do in Coffin Bay, however, should be an oyster farm tour.
These tours, run by an oyster farmer, take you by boat to one of the oyster farms in the bay. You’ll get to eat oysters plucked fresh from the sea.
The tour then continues to the Brother Islands in search of dolphins and seals. This three hour tour costs $175 at time of writing, and can be booked online.
Coffin Bay restaurants and cafés
You can also visit the oyster sheds for some of the best oysters in the world at bargain prices.
But if you want a full meal, places to eat in Coffin Bay include Oyster HQ, the Beachcomber Café and the 1802 restaurant.
Coffin Bay accommodation
Accommodation in Coffin Bay comes mainly in the form of holiday lets. However, you can also try the Longbeach Apartments or the Discovery Coffin Bay holiday park.
This Eyre Peninsula holiday park offers cabins and deluxe tents as well as camping and caravan sites.
You can also go camping in the neighbouring Coffin Bay National Park.
Famed for white sand beaches such as Almonta Beach, Coffin Bay National Park is a place of coastal hikes and frequently encountered emus.
Other attractions near Port Lincoln include the wildlife-heavy Glen-Forest Tourist Park, Whalers Way and koala hang-out Mikkira Station. The town is also the gateway to Lincoln National Park and the shark cage dives around the Neptune Islands.
Port Lincoln experiences to book in advance
- Coffin Bay day tour, with oyster tasting.
- Eyre Peninsula scenery, food and wine-tasting trip.
- Sunset sand dunes photography tour.
- Electric mountain bike rental.
- Wildlife-focused full day tour.
Port Lincoln accommodation picks
Port Lincoln is a wealthy town, and the accommodation options here are perhaps surprisingly strong. Top choices include…
- For waterfront location: Marina Hotel.
- For low prices and decent quality: Grand Tasman Hotel.
- For central convenience and high quality: Port Lincoln Hotel.
- For families: Port Lincoln Cabin Park.
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