Coffin Bay Information
Coffin Bay in South Australia is a wheat growing region and a very popular holiday destination. Although the township has a regular population of about 500 residents the town swells to over 2,000 when during the holiday season. Coffin Bay was established in the 1830’s and was named after Sir Isaac Coffin.
Holidaymakers visit Coffin Bay for its idyllic sheltered waterways for water sports like boating, sailing, water-skiing, diving, wind surfing, kite surfing and fishing. Coffin Bay National Park also attracts many nature lovers that enjoy hiking for scenic views and wonderful wildlife.
Coffin Bay is also famous for oyster farming which produces a premium spawnless range of oysters. The rich cold waters of the Antarctic surge into Coffin Bay which causes the perfect conditions for Oyster farming which produces some of the freshest Oysters found anywhere in the world.
Four Wheel Driving is another very popular activity in particular, throughout Coffin Bay National Park. There are plenty of great tracks across sand dunes and great spots to see include the 7 mile beach, and Point Sir Isaac Lighthouse and lookout. Along the way you will also discover an abundance of birds, wildlife and wildflowers.
The Dutton Bay Woolshed a short drive from Coffin Bay is a great museum to see in the area. The Woolshed has been fully restored and is a charming place that highlights the heritage of farming and shearing. The historic memorabilia also includes some great fishing history.
Fishing is another big drawcard to the area and there are many fishing charters available. Without a boat or on a budget there are also hundreds of great spots for beach and rock fishing. Some of the best include the Town Wharf and Snapper Point jetty where there are great catches like salmon, garfish, whiting, mullet, flathead, trevally, snapper and yellowtail kingfish.
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