Wildlife & Nature
Emus, dolphins, ospreys and shimmering salt lakes.
The best wildlife & nature in Yorke Peninsula
The peninsula is alive with wildlife: western grey kangaroos and emus graze the national parks, ospreys nest on the cliffs, dolphins surf the bays, and pink-hued salt lakes glow near Yorketown. Birdwatchers and nature lovers are spoiled here.
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Cape Spencer Lighthouse
Clifftop light guarding Investigator Strait.
A modern lighthouse on dramatic cliffs at the south-west tip of the peninsula, with sweeping views to Kangaroo Island.
Innes National Park
Rugged cliffs, surf beaches and a ghost gypsum town.
The wild jewel at the foot of the peninsula, with surf breaks, turquoise coves, abundant wildlife and the Inneston ghost town.
Troubridge Island
Penguin and seabird island with a historic lighthouse.
A low sandy island off Edithburgh, home to little penguins, nesting seabirds and a heritage lighthouse and cottages.
Walk the Yorke
A 500-kilometre coastal trail circling the peninsula.
A signposted 500-kilometre walking and cycling trail that hugs the coastline all the way around Yorke Peninsula.