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Freycinet Trail - Whyalla

Freycinet Trail - Whyalla
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The Freycinet Trail extends 12 kilometres along the coastline of Fitzgerald Bay in the Upper Spencer Gulf. Beginning at the northern end of Fitzgerald Bay it follows the coastline to the southern tip of the bay at Point Lowly.

The trail consisting of hiking, cycling and driving components and is sign posted with trail markers and interpretive signage.

The Fitzgerald Bay hiking trail is four kilometres long offering a leisurely walk along dunes, pebble beaches and bushland. There are access roads to start of this hiking only trail. Trail is clearly defined and hikers are requested to stay on the trail.

The remainder of the trail is suitable for hiking, cycling or driving. It follows the coastal emergency route with spectacular ocean views comparable to Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

Parking, camping and toilets are available at start of trail, car parking is also available at sectors seven and eight.

Facilities for Freycinet Trail

  • Car park
  • Picnic Area
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area

Experiences around Whyalla

  • Beach
  • Flora/Fauna
  • Nature based
  • Wildlife

Whats close? (direct line)

accommodation

16.0 km   The Playford Whyalla
16.3 km   Whyalla Foreshore Motor Inn
16.3 km   B&B On The Beach
17.1 km   Discovery Holiday Parks - Whyalla Foreshore
17.8 km   Playford Lodge
18.2 km   Best Western Alexander Motel
18.2 km   Playford Apartments
20.6 km   Whyalla Caravan Park
20.7 km   Airport Whyalla Motel
21.0 km   Sundowner Cabin and Tourist Park
21.6 km   Westland Hotel Motel
32.2 km   Mambray Creek Cabin
37.2 km   Sampsons Cottage
37.3 km   Travelway Motel
37.8 km   Bentley's Cabin Park Port Pirie
37.9 km   Motel Pampas
37.9 km   Highway One Motel Port Augusta
38.1 km   Cottage on Tottenham
38.5 km   Fuller Views Cabin Park

attractions

15.7 km   Hummock Hill Lookout
15.9 km   Whyalla Art Group Incorporated
16.2 km   Ada Ryan Gardens
16.7 km   Flinders and Freycinet Lookout
17.9 km   Whyalla Maritime Museum
17.9 km   Tanderra Craft Village
21.3 km   Mount Laura Homestead Museum
36.6 km   Paint Ball Skirmish Port Pirie
37.0 km   Alan Mclellan Lookout
37.0 km   Northern Festival Centre And Keith Michell Theatre
37.2 km   Port Pirie National Trust Museum
37.6 km   Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery
37.9 km   Port Pirie Regional Tourism And Arts Centre

events

17.1 km   OneSteel Fishy Fringe Festival 2010

information

17.1 km   Whyalla Visitor Information Centre
37.9 km   Port Pirie Regional Tourism and Arts Centre

hire

38.3 km   Gulf Getaways Car Rental

tours

18.9 km   Whyalla Eco Tours
37.2 km   AA Australian Leisuretime Adventures
38.3 km   Gulf Getaways

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