Coffin Bay National Park

The park covers about 31,000 hectares of coastal land with limestone cliffs, sandy beaches, and sheltered bays facing the Southern Ocean. The terrain shows a mix of rocky formations, dunes, and protected waterways that shape the landscape.

The explorer Matthew Flinders sailed here in 1802 and named the area after Sir Isaac Coffin. Whaling stations were later set up in the region, bringing economic activity to the coast.

The Barngarla and Nauo peoples lived here and used the land's resources for countless generations. You can still see how their long presence shaped the coastal landscape and bays.

Yangie Bay can be reached by regular car, but the northern areas need four-wheel drive vehicles. Plan your route ahead since some roads may not be passable in all seasons.

The ocean waters hold large oyster and shellfish populations that thrive among the limestone rocks and coastal plants. These creatures are a key part of the area's marine ecosystem.

Location: The District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula

Website: http://environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Eyre_Peninsula/coffin-bay-national-park

GPS coordinates: -34.58032,135.32021

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03