Port Lincoln Holiday Houses & Accommodation

Located on the shores of Boston Bay, Port Lincoln is Southern Australia's seafood capital, and a beautiful place to book a holiday. Port Lincoln holiday accommodation includes spacious one-storey holiday houses and modern apartments, many of which are close to the city centre. You may be spoilt with a sea or marina view and a stunning Australian sunset.

Getting to Your Port Lincoln Accommodation

The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is in Adelaide. You can fly directly to Adelaide from most cities in Australia and a few international destinations. Qantas, Jetstar, and Tigerair all offer direct flights to Adelaide. Once you arrive in Adelaide, you can take a connecting regional flight using Rex or Qantaslink to Port Lincoln.

If you prefer to drive to your accommodation in Port Lincoln, you can hire a car in Adelaide and drive the coastal A1 route. The drive is about 650km, and takes you past the scenic towns of Port Augusta and Whyalla. Another option is to take the daily Premier Stateliner bus to Port Lincoln. Once you get to Port Lincoln, you can take a taxi or shuttle service to your holiday house.

Where to eat on your Port Lincoln holiday

Port Lincoln can deliver on quantity and quality when it comes to seafood, which includes snapper, blue fin tuna, and yellowtail kingfish. Head to The Fresh Fish Place to taste the catch-of-the-day, offering a modern fresh fish outlet store with eat-in or takeaway options. You can also book a seafood cooking class here, or take a tour of the factory. Also on the takeaway front, there is Sushkebabs. This local business overlooks Boston Bay and offers tasty Sushkebab rolls and sushi packs.

For a sit down meal with a view, Sarin's Restaurant and Bar is the place to be. Sit inside or out and enjoy sharing platters and coffee, or a full dining menu in the evening. Bar favourites, seasonal specials and freshly caught seafood will all tempt your tastebuds.

Family holidays in Port Lincoln

Outdoor play, scenic views, and picnic or barbecue facilities make Port Lincoln's selection of playgrounds a great, mostly free (apart from the food) way to relax and enjoy some family time away from the typical tourist trail. Wellington Square Playground has facilities for picnics and BBQ's, along with scenic views and plenty of room for ball sports and outdoor games.

The Andrew Small Playground at Tasman Terrace is a favourite thanks to its location – close to retail and food outlets right on the shore. You're close to a bike/walking path, a local jetty and there's some great ocean views. Finally, Puckridge Park Playground on Angas Street is not to be missed. Free BBQ and gazebo, nature play and walking tracks, picnic shelters and some spectacular views make this a winning picnic spot.

What to See in Port Lincoln

Swim with great white sharks on a cage dive with one of the many tour operators in town. The cages are completely secure, making this a unique local experience that gets you up close with one of the world's largest predators. These companies generally include tour options to swim with Australian sea lions as well.

Head to Boston Bay Wines or Lincoln Estate Wines to try some of their locally-crafted varieties, while enjoying scenic views. Brew lovers should try Beer Garden Brewing, which offers a wide range of in-house craft beers and locally sourced cuisine in a relaxing garden setting. The Line & Label is an award-winning fine dining restaurant located in the vineyards of Peter Teakle Wines, whose wines they offer exclusive tastings of.

Glen Forest Tourist Park is home to a variety of Australian wildlife that you can cuddle and feed. Your family will enjoy animals like koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and dingoes. Take a guided Segway tour of the park, or stroll around at your own pace.

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