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Streaky Bay
Two nights if you want Murphy's Haystacks and a swim off the jetty; one night is enough as a stop on the Eyre Peninsula drive.
Streaky Bay is a small fishing and farming town on the west side of the Eyre Peninsula, about 110 km southeast of Ceduna and roughly 290 km west of Port Lincoln on the Flinders Highway (B100). There is no commercial airport and no public transport, so it works as a road-trip stop with a jetty, a pub and one good rock-formation detour.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (cool, wet and windy)
- Airports
- KBY · CED
- Nights
- 1–2
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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Streaky Bay000 ▾
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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 Streaky Bay, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From mobiles
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKBY Streaky Bay Aerodrome (General aviation only; no scheduled passenger flights.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedPowered campsite or cabin bed, a night, per personA$25 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$160 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$240 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$160 (≈ US$110) · High A$280 (≈ US$190)
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.
- Airports
- KBY Streaky Bay Aerodrome (General aviation only; no scheduled passenger flights.) · CED Ceduna Airport (Nearest airport with commercial flights, about 1 h 30 min by car; flights from Adelaide (check current schedule).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Aug
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Sep
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jul (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Streaky Bay: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Jul
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The town itself is small enough to walk end to end in about 15 minutes, but Murphy's Haystacks and the beaches are 30–40 km out on unsealed or secondary roads. Fuel here costs more than in Adelaide, so fill up before you arrive if you can.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Murphy's Haystacks
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Drive south from Streaky Bay towards Port Kenny on the Flinders Highway, then a short gravel access road
Granite outcrops on private farmland; a small entry fee applies (check on arrival).
Ceduna
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Flinders Highway (B100) northwest
Useful mainly as the airport town or a fuel and supermarket stop.
Port Lincoln
overnightDoor to door: About 3–3.5 h
Flinders Highway (B100) east through Poochera and Cummins
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there instead.
Coffin Bay
overnightDoor to door: About 4 h
Drive east to Port Lincoln, then south on the Coffin Bay road
Oyster farms and national park; a separate stop, not a day trip.
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.
Foreshore and Alfred Terrace
Walk to the jetty, the pub and the foreshore park; the only area where you can leave the car parked.
Main street (Montgomerie Terrace)
Motels and villas, shops and fuel; no water views but everything on foot.
Foreshore Tourist Park
Cabins and camping near the water; book ahead in summer and school holidays.
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
- Budget
- A$90–150 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$150–250 (≈ US$100–170) excl. bed
- High
- A$250 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or pub double room1 × 2 nights × A$160 | A$320 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × A$160 | A$640 |
| Fuel top-up, small car, one tank1 × A$70 · check | A$70 |
| Pub meal and a drink2 × A$35 | A$70 |
| eSIM data for a week2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$115 |
| Trip total≈ A$316 per person per day, bed included | A$1,265≈ US$850 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pub main (fish and chips, schnitzel) | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Oysters, half dozencheck | A$15–25 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Fuel, per litre | About 30c more than Adelaide (check current price) |
| Motel double room, per night | A$110–240 (≈ US$75–160) (check) |
| Campsite, powered site per night | A$35–55 (≈ US$25–40) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport: without a car you are stuck in town.
- Mobile coverage is patchy outside town; Telstra works best, other networks are weaker (check your provider).
- Long drives between towns on the Eyre Peninsula with few services: carry water and fuel.
- Beach and jetty swimming is fine in the enclosure; outside it, treat the open coast with care.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From mobiles
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From mobiles112
Embassy
No consulates here; the nearest are in Adelaide. US, UK, Canadian and other embassies and consulates-general are in Canberra and the state capitals.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuel, Streaky Bay vs Adelaide: about 30c/litre more (check)
- Streaky Bay → Ceduna by car: about 110 km (68 mi), 1 h 30 minabout 68 mi (110 km), 1 h 30 min
- Streaky Bay → Port Lincoln by car: about 290 km (180 mi), 3–3.5 habout 180 mi (290 km), 3–3.5 h
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- How far is it? — How far is it?
- Where is the fuel station? — Where is the fuel station?
- Is there a fee? — Is there a fee?
Small town: fuel, food and phone coverage are limited after dark and on public holidays.
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 Streaky Bay. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (cool, wet and windy) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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