Sabado, Hulyo 14, 2012

Yorke Peninsula: Destination for a One-of-a-Kind Adventure


Yorke Peninsula is highly favoured by the tourist looking for a place combining nature and adventure. With just over an hour of road travel from Adelaide, you will reach the majestic region of unspoiled shoreline embraced by vibrant azure waters. Start with a car rental Adelaide. It is greatly fitting for a driving getaway since the road condition is outstanding and the settlements are narrowly spaced from each other.

The place covers around 700 kilometres of shoreline and beach hopping can never be more fun anywhere else. “Yorkes” as the locals named it, is bursting with well preserved, sandy beaches endearing to all sorts of visitors. Loads of actions and admirations are all happening both on the sands and water.

Take a deep plunge in the protected waters of Port Vincent, Stansbury and Edithburgh. Create sand castles and cosy up under a beach umbrella at Harwicke Bay, Port Victoria and Moonta Bay. There are so many beaches here that you will find it mind boggling on where to drop by first. All have such perfect ambiances, sandy and welcoming. These places are safe, peaceful and family friendly. It is perfect for getting in touch with your own self, with your loved ones, and with nature all at the same time.

The atmospheric condition of nearly Mediterranean charm is well adored by the local residents and visitors alike. Seasons all throughout the year are highly approving. During winter the temperature does not fall further downthan 7 degrees does not go any higher than 30 degrees in summer. It is no question why the number of visitors is high any time of the year.

See the wildlife of Yorke Peninsula through the parks that dotted all over the expanse. Troubridge Island is a little sandy landmass that is important to the proliferation of seabirds. It is identified as an Important Bird Area as it provisions more than 1% of the total numbers of Black-Faced Cormorants and Silver Gulls in the world. It is also a place for the breeding assembly of Little Penguins, varieties of Terns, Pied Cormorants and even some Pacific Gulls occasionally. 

Innes National Park is a stretch of 9,415 hectares seaside foliage having a backdrop of incredible landscapes with rugged sea cliffs and beaches. It is located on the south western point of the peninsula. This park has an abundant wildlife consisting of around 90 species of enchanting birds that attracts photographers and bird lovers alike to observe them in their natural habitat. It is also a stomping ground to emus and grey kangaroos typically roving through the vegetation and camping areas.

Other activities to indulge in at Yorke Peninsula include walking the trails and boating, diving and even playing golf. There are so many possibilities that will ensure loads of fun and excitement. The surroundings are truly breath taking with plants of more than 31 varieties growing on the vegetation which includes African Boxthorn, Tree Mallow, HairiSpinifex. Nitre, and Grey Saltbushes.

For a quick escape away from the city life, head to Yorke Peninsula and enjoy a weekend of action teamed with the soothing views of raw nature. One of a kind display flora and fauna, the amazing beaches, and interesting activities will make you want to stay there forever.