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Coffin Bay

Give Coffin Bay two nights if you have a 4WD and want the national park beaches; one night is enough for the oyster tour and the Oyster Walk.

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Coffin Bay is a small oyster town on the Eyre Peninsula, 40 minutes by road from Port Lincoln and about 8 hours' drive from Adelaide. There is no public transport, so you need a car. The town itself is a foreshore walk, a general store and a handful of places to eat; the reason to come is Coffin Bay National Park to the west and the oyster farms in the bay. Two nights lets you do both without rushing.

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Weather
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Currency
AUD
Best months
Oct–Apr
avoid Jun–Aug (cool, wet and quiet)
Airport
PLO
Nights
2
Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Coffin Bay, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeA$5–7 (≈ US$4–5)
  • BeerBeer at the pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
  • Budget bedHostel or cabin bed, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomA$200 (≈ US$140)
  • High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomA$320 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$120 (≈ US$80) · Mid A$220 (≈ US$150) · High A$380 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Coffin Bay oystersCoffin Bay National ParkOyster farm toursAlmonta Beach and Point Avoid
Airports
PLO Port Lincoln Airport (About 40 min by road; hire a car here, there is no public transport to Coffin Bay.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (26°C (79°F)), coolest Jul (7°C (45°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Coffin Bay: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

26°C (79°F)

16°C (61°F)

4 rd

Feb

26°C (79°F)

16°C (61°F)

4 rd

Mar

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

5 rd

Apr

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

7 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

Jun

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

12 rd

Jul

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

13 rd

Aug

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

12 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Oct

21°C (70°F)

10°C (50°F)

7 rd

Nov

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Dec

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

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Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car only. There is no public transport in town or to the national park. The town is small enough to walk, and the Oyster Walk follows the foreshore. The sealed road into the national park runs about 20 km from the town entrance; beyond that, tracks need a 4WD.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Port Lincolngo

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive the Flinders Highway, about 40 min

Bigger town for supplies, banks and a wider choice of beds and restaurants.

Tumby Bay

go

Door to door: About 1 h 30 min

Drive via Port Lincoln and the coast road

Easy half-day on the way north or south.

Cowellcaution

Door to door: About 2 h 30 min

Drive north-east via the Flinders Highway

Long for a return day; better as a stop if you are heading up the peninsula.

Streaky Bay

overnight

Door to door: About 3 h

Drive north-west via the Flinders Highway

Too far for a day return; sleep a night on the way to Ceduna.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Coffin Bay town

Walk to the foreshore, general store and the oyster places; the hotel and most holiday rentals are here.

Coffin Bay National Park campsites

Yangie Bay and other bush camps; 4WD or a long unsealed drive, bring everything including water.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$120–180 (≈ US$80–120) excl. bed
Mid
A$200–320 (≈ US$140–250) excl. bed
High
A$350 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or hotel double room1 × 2 nights × A$200A$400
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × A$220A$880
Oyster farm tour2 × A$95 · checkA$190
Coffin Bay National Park entry, per vehicle, one day1 × A$15 · checkA$15
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$154
Trip total≈ A$422 per person per day, bed includedA$1,689≈ US$1,200

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeA$5–7 (≈ US$4–5)
Fish and chipsA$18–28 (≈ US$12–19)
A dozen oystersCheaper straight from the farm gate.A$20–35 (≈ US$14–25)
Beer at the pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
Fuel, per litrecheckA$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Coffin Bay is a small, low-crime town and safe for tourists. The real risks are the ocean and the roads: cold water and strong currents on the open beaches, soft sand and 4WD tracks in the park, wildlife on the highway at dawn and dusk, and long distances with patchy phone coverage.
  • No public transport: without a car you are stuck in town.
  • National park entry is ticketed; buy online or at the gate before you drive in.
  • Some park tracks are 4WD-only and soft sand catches 2WD cars.
  • Mobile coverage is patchy: Telstra is the most reliable, Optus is patchy, Vodafone is poor.
  • Summer school holidays fill the town; book beds and tours weeks ahead.
  • Swimming and rock fishing on the open ocean side are exposed; check conditions before you commit.

Emergency numbers

Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
000
Police non-emergency (SA)
131 444
Port Lincoln Hospital
+61 8 8683 2200

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Emergency

  • Emergency000
  • Police non-emergency (SA)131 444
  • Port Lincoln Hospital+61 8 8683 2200

Embassy

No consulates in Coffin Bay. The nearest are in Adelaide; US, UK, Canadian and other travellers should keep their embassy details for Adelaide or Canberra (check).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Port Lincoln → Coffin Bay by car: about 40 min, no public transport (check)
  • National park entry, per vehicle: about A$15 (≈ US$10) a day (check)
  • Oyster farm tour: about A$95 (≈ US$65) per person (check)

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  • Thanks — Thank you
  • Where's the loo? — Where is the toilet?
  • Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
  • How much? — How much is it?
  • A dozen, thanks — A dozen oysters, please
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Coffin Bay. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (cool, wet and quiet) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

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