Travel Blogs from Streaky Bay, Australia
Vinny's Vision
Morning campers. Vinny here to give a slightly more in depth detailing of the early journey since Perth and add a few more pictures. Some which maybe similar to dear Michael's collection, but they're good fun and who am I to care about repetition. We ...
Streaky Bay
Streaky Bay was the chance to put the feet up after the taxing trip across the Nullabor. Ben's family had recommended Streaky Bay, as they had visited here in the past and loved it. We pitched our tents in the local grounds that were well situated right ...
The Pelican
Day Nineteen: - Port Lincoln - Elliston - Streaky Bay The joy was short-lived. What started out as a bitch and a moan has resulted in full-on rebellion. I'm back to hobbling on one leg, the other won't take any weight. Today's ride was as rough as ...
Exploring the Eyre Peninsula
Stayed at a six-star hotel overnight, rated on its 360 degree panoramic views of the Great Australian Bight. The wind howled a bit for most of the night and its overcast. Morning views okay but would be classed as spectacular had it been clear. Packed ...
Oysters and Sealions
We hunker down in Streaky Bay for 6 nts as it is SA school hols and we know how hard it is to get accommodation in school hols. I don’t know who is more excited when we snag the last powered site in the whole park ,avail for 6 nts ,us or the sweet ...
Are they dead?
Quote of the day:- 'Daddy's turning into a hair brush', as Ella strokes Justin's stubble, 'Don't you mean a toilet brush?' Justin had his best surf of the trip this morning at Granites. He was on his own and had the waves peeling off perfectly. As we ...
Razor fishing
Quote of the day:- 'Mmmmm, tastes really good, a bit like calamari, a bit like abalone.' Justin had another great surf this morning at Hallys Beach. Later on in the day Justin found that there was a shark attack about 1 month ago at that beach. We went ...
Day 40-50 Streaky Bay
... it a night - Greg will be back here on his own after lunch tomorrow for Sat punting... We had initially intended to stay at Streaky Bay for 4 days; it's a reflection of how much we loved the area and how much Greg enjoyed the pub that saw us extend our ...
5 metres from waters edge
After two nights at Baird Bay we drove a short distance of 50km's to Streaky Bay. We deserved a short trip after our long haul over the Eyre Peninsula two days ago. When stocking up on food at the local IGA I asked about the best place ...
Streaky Bay
SOUTH AUSTRALIA Streaky Bay (9-11 January 2009) We checked out Ceduna our first major town after heading into South Australia, after the border check point. We purchased some groceries and bought some beer and paid a couple of bills ...
Remember when.....
Quote of the day:- 'Remember that!' We have returned to Mount Remarkable where we had stayed at the beginning of our trip. Rylee and Ella were so excited returning to a favorite camp spot, they were even more excited when we bagged the same site, even ...
Murphy the magnificent!
... her.. it's called 'Are we there yet?' And it's a beautifully illustrated story about a family who do a quick lap of Australia.. the kids love this book, and Phoenix insisted on bringing it on our trip. As we go around, we are accidentally ending up ...
The last of Streaky for now...
We have loved our little visit to this beautiful bay.. Tomorrow we are heading a bit further along the coast, and can't wait to see the scenery unfold before us. Phoenix is so excited as we will be seeing Murphy's Haystacks on the way! We walked the jetty ...
Bush Camping, Stone haystacks and Sea lions
... thought was amusing! This included an interview with The Big Galah in the doco they are making! After lunch we drove straight to Streaky Bay where we stretched our legs and got supplies. The kids coped so well considering the six hours of driving. Then, ...
Streaky Bay South Australia
Today we have taken short drive from Ceduna to Streaky Bay (126km) and other spots on the way. The towns are relaxing with great jetties for ...
Streaky Bay(con)
Stop 3 of the great Coast to Coast to Cost saw as at Streaky Bay, neighboured by (and i kid ye not) Smokey Bay.. it was enough to make my mouth water! It's a gorgeous little township on a peninsular in South Australia, about 100k's from Ceduna. Again ...
Beaches of Streaky Bay
Spent the day driving to various beaches of Streaky Bay to find that elusive fishing spot where the fish hang out. Tomorrow I feel will be the fish ...
Day 15 - Rest day at Streaky Bay. Rhymes doesn't !
Slept in till 8.30am, after 2 little journeys outside the Church during the night (Marcus got up early and went for walk). Rest day - yay - no riding and no butt cream!! Leisurely breakfast and then off to town. I brought a air matress for my aching ...
A permanent population of 5
... a children's picture story book called “Are we there yet?” written by Alison Lester based on a families trip around Australia. The families trip starts in South West Victoria and heads the same direction as us. For our kids its ...
Eucla to Streaky Bay
... in a little town called streaky bay. on the way over we stopped at the 'Great Australian Bight'. beautiful views, check out the pics. not too bad here at streaky bay! more comfortable than eucla! we're staying right on the waters edge too which is ...
wirrulla
First things first, ER to get the thing removed from my ear, Wow I can hear again, back to the caravan park to finish the washing and packing, foodworks for some supplies, and some pie's and coffee for brekky, the town was pretty lively for ...
Day 14 - Ceduna to Streaky Bay
... the coastline, which has some nice views. Arrived in Streaky Bay about 1pm - now done over 2,000 kms and half way there!!!! Streaky Bay itself is picturesque, and a nice looking town to go with it (some lovely old houses). We are staying at the local ...
Streaky Bay
After leaving Tumby Bay we arrived at Streaky Bay. We plan stay here for a few days, as when we stopped for lunch here last time we thought it was nice place to ...
Day 52-56 Smoky Bay
... enquiring after them at the general store. They willingly passed on the mobile contact and Greg organised to meet at the Ceduna pub on Australia day eve. The Australia Day festivities were fast approaching. We were keen to go to an official breakfast and ...
Preparing for the Nullarbor
24-25 Mar - Streaky Bay Ben & Tina recommended we begin our Nullarbor odyssey from Streaky Bay rather than Ceduna. (Ceduna is designated as 'SH' on the Ben & Tina Australian Town rating scale. These guys know, they've been on the road for a long time and ...
Haslam
... a feed of squid whenever we feel like it. No pub or shop and patchy phone coverage but considering all the other places like Streaky and Smokey Bay are packed wall to wall its fantastic! Not much in the way of fish but thats good, sqid are easier to ...
Port Lincoln - Streaky Bay (Post-Shark Day)
... until after 1.30pm as I had brekkie and updated the blog with photos etc. My next overnight stop was a tiny seaside hamlet called Streaky Bay (S.A.) which is 295km north of Port Lincoln. I loved this tiny town as it was very calm and dead quiet late ...
Oysters Agghhh
... that evening as I read the boys their book " are we there yet" about a family traveling around Australia the entry on Streaky bay featured the exact same picture that I had taken earlier. Exiting the Information Centre we walked across the road ...
Streaky Bay
Spending a few days in the Streaky Bay area. Might even build up the enthusiasm to go and do a bit of squidding off the ...

