Streaky Bay
Streaky Bay is on the Eyre Peninsula.
Understand
Streaky Bay is a sleepy fishing/agriculture town situated on a picturesque bay on the west side of the Eyre Peninsula, 110km southeast of Ceduna.
Get in
The only way you can get in to Streaky Bay is by car, with only two paths leading in and out of Streaky Bay; the Lincoln Highway (B100). The first option is if you're coming from Port Lincoln or nearby areas. If it's the case, then just head west onto Lincoln Highway (B100) for about 294km and if you're coming from the Eyre Highway, turn onto Lincoln Highway (B100) and continue for about 111km for about one hour.
Streaky Bay Aerodrome (KBY IATA) only serves general aviation. The nearest airport with commercial flights is in Ceduna (CED IATA), about 1 1/2 hours away by car, with two daily flights from Adelaide.
See
- Streaky Bay Jetty. A picturesque renovated 350m jetty in the middle of town, great for views of the bay and sunset. Includes a sharkproof swimming area near the end.
- Murphy's Haystacks (south of Streaky Bay, towards Port Kenny). Interesting rock formations.
- Streaky Bay Museum, 42 Montgomerie Terrace, ☏ +61 458 137 905. Historic museum that displays items about the town's history including some historic vehicles.
Buy
Petrol is 30c/litre more than in Adelaide and 10c more than in Ceduna.
Eat
- Streaky Bay Hotel Motel. The local pub, opposite the jetty, offers typical pub food in a melding of old and new school pub styles. Sunday night roast is incredibly popular.
Sleep
- Streaky Bay Hotel Motel, 33-37 Alfred Terrace. The local pub opposite the jetty includes rooms in the old building and newer motel rooms. Balcony rooms open onto a spectacular balcony. $50-$135.
- Streaky Bay Motel and Villas. Quality villas on the main street but without water views.
- Streaky Bay Foreshore Tourist Park. Cabins and camping.
Connect
Telstra has a 3G/4G connection, Optus and Vodafone doesn't.