Stand up paddle board (SUP)

Xtreme Kites and Paddle Board

STAND UP PADDLE BOARD:  1 hour hire & lesson $45pp.  PORT LINCOLN AND SURROUNDS

I'd been eyeing-off this Sport since I first moved to the Eyre Peninsula.  I've not seen so many paddle boarders in one area before.  There must be something about this sport that has so many people gliding around the bays.  This week, I made the phone call and booked myself in for an hour session.  Expecting it to be a bit like surfing I thought the board would be pretty hard to stand and stay up on.  I dressed in my bathers in anticipation of getting very wet!

SUP through the Marina

To my surprise, paddle boarding on flat water is pretty easy to get the hang of.  There's something beautiful about almost walking on water and gliding along. 

Step 2 will be to take the challenge and try and catch a wave on this board.  I'd definitely recommend giving it a go on flat water - I'm pretty confident that anyone can do it.  Xtreme Kites and Paddle Board cover the whole Eyre Peninsula, run by Jacqui and Scott who are both super friendly.  So if you're like me and have been eyeing off those folks out on the paddle board, skimming across the surface of the water, wondering what it's like? Just give it a go!

Glen Forest Park

15MIN DRIVE FROM PORT LINCOLN
$12 ENTRY FEE

Glen Forest website
Something fun for the kids, or the kid in you! This little animal park has enough to entertain for a few hours. The highlight for me were the Kangaroo's. They're extremely tame,  allowing you to feed and pet them.
If you are considering a visit, be sure to check the feeding time for the Koala's. I won't tell you anymore to allow for some suprise!

Sleepy Kanga

Feeding time - You can purchase bags of grain to feed the animals

Albino Joey

Ostrich

Fisherman's Point - Lincoln National Park

Looking down from the camping area.

Oh me, Oh my.  There are so many wonderful spots in the Lincoln National Park.  So far, I have only touched on a few and let me tell you - they do not dissapoint! 
This might be one of my favourites.  Accessible by 2WD it's about 30mins into the National Park.  This point is set about 10-15 metres above sea level.  It's secluded by shrubbery and almost has 360 views of the ocean.  It sits right above a lovely peaceful bay.  You can light campfires, set up camp, relax, swim, fish, walk on the beach and just enjoy.  What more could you possibly need?

The camping area

Pretty nice huh?

 

Looking back to Fisherman's Point from the beach.

Crystal clear...