The Eyre Peninsula is a vast region stretching from Whyalla in the east to the border with Western Australia, and from the Gawler Ranges in the north to Port Lincoln.
Whyalla is the second largest city in South Australia and is the gateway to the Eyre Peninsula. The Eyre Peninsula's appeal lies in its offering of a relaxed, tranquil and stress-free atmosphere combined with a mild Mediterranean climate. It offers a tremendous diversity in landscape - dramatic coastline, rugged rock formations, towering cliffs along the Great Australian Bight, rolling hills, limestone caves and arid desert.

The Spencer Gulf borders the eastern side of the Peninsula along which are located a number of small coastal towns with sandy beaches and excellent fishing opportunities. In contrast to the sheltered waters of the Spencer Gulf, the west coast is exposed to the full force of the Southern Ocean. This area offers some of the most spectacular rugged coastal scenery in Australia. The main town in this area is Ceduna, an excellent base for experiencing the coastal scenery, superb fishing and water activities.

The hinterland of the Eyre Peninsula offers picturesque hills, vast grain growing tracts and agricultural areas, producing over 10% of Australia's wheat crop. Much of the region remains untouched by development and is set aside as reserves, parks and native bushland.

The Nullabor Plain is the western corridor into the region. It is a vast treeless plain bordered in the south by towering limestone cliffs of the Southern Ocean. Running the length of the Nullabor is the world's longest cave system.

South Australia enjoys hot dry summers with relatively mild nights and cool winters, with most rainfall occurring during May to August. Adelaide's average daily maximum temperature in January is 29ºC, and in July 15ºC. South Australia is the driest of the Australian States and Territories. Its average annual rainfall is 528 mm, but just over 80 per cent of the State receives an average of less than 250 mm of rain a year.

Adelaide boasts a Mediterranean climate, perfect for enjoying the great Australian outdoors. Warm and temperate with long hot summers and short mild winters, with low rainfall. The average temperature ranges from 15°C (58°F) in July, to 29°C (84°F) in January. One of the hottest places in the area in summer is Coober Pedy, 863km (536 miles) northwest of Adelaide, reaching temperatures of up to 45°C (113°F).