09/06/2021
Welcome to King George Retreat
Property Information
If the bbq gas bottle becomes empty please use the spare located in the Skidepot shed. Please contact us to organise a refill.
Departure time is 10am unless alternative arrangements have been made.
Prior to departure please ensure the property is clean and tidy, including the BBQ. Please notify us if there are any breakages or issues that need to be addressed. RUBBISH COLLECTION Bins with red lids are collected on Tuesdays and during Dec/Jan an extra collection occurs on Fridays. Please bag general waste and wine bottles prior to placing in the red bins. Refundable bottles and cans can be placed in the green bin provided
A bait/fish chest freezer is situated in the Skidepot shed for your convenience (please do not put fish or bait in the fridges or freezers inside)
Please only flush toilet paper down the toilet No smoking inside
No animals inside
Please note that the wood combustion fire is out of order. PLEASE DO NOT USE. Use the airconditioners instead.
Fresh rain water can be sourced from the backyard tanks.
Fish cleaning equipment can be placed near the front of property where the hose is located. Turn the blue mains lever tap up to turn on the hose. It is situated at ground level outside of the bbq area. Please ensure that the blue lever tap is turned down once finished.
Should you have any issues during your stay please contact us on ph: 0427 764 231.
Enjoy your stay
The Fuss, Pedler and Pascoe Families
Things to do
Long Beach - walk or 4W drive along this beautiful stretch of beach, climb the massive sandhills or spend your day relaxing and taking a dip.
Coffin Bay Lookout - as you enter Coffin Bay turn left to access the lookout and admire the breathtaking views.
Oyster Walk - This 15km trail gives you the opportunity to experience Coffin Bay's magnificent waterways and the area's abundant flora and fauna. Although this scenic trail goes from Long Beach to the Lookout you can enter or exit the trail along the way. Dogs are allowed on leash.
Recreation Park - Situated on the corner of Jubilee Drive and Morgan Road. Enjoy the BBQ area, BMX track, playground & cricket pitch. Toilet facilities are ávailable.
Foreshore Playground - Located between the town jetty and the Coffin Bay Yacht Club. Public toilets are available for use here too.
Paddle Board and Kayak hire - available at Oyster HQ, 100 Esplanade, Coffin Bay
Coffin Bay Craft Markets - held at the Coffin Bay Town Hall on the second Sunday of the month and also the 4th Sunday during the Summer Holiday season.
Mount Dutton Bay Woolshed - Licensed Cafe and Museum (entry fee applies)
Coffin Bay National Park - Breathtaking views and beaches, great fishing, and enjoyable walking trails. Entry fees apply and must be booked online prior
http/www.parks.sa.au
Point Avoid, Yangi Beach, and Almonta can be accessed with a two-wheel drive, but Gunyah is only accessible by 4W Drive vehicles.
Hiking Trails - There are some amazing hikes in the Coffin Bay area for people of all fitness levels.
More information can be found at www.southaustraliantrails.com/trails
Coffin Bay Sporting Club - Giles Road. 9 hole golf course, synthetic bowling green, pool tables. Meals available at times through 34 Degrees South Catering. Contact 86854302 or Anne for more information on 0428 982 036.
Fishing
Bait is available at the local IGA on the Esplanade.
If you don't have access to your own boat, there are some good spots along the shore line where you can cast a line in.
Boat hire is available through EP Boat Hire - Ph: 0427 363 686 or 0427 702 233
Boat ramps:
Coffin Bay boat ramp is located on the Esplanade and has toilet and fish cleaning facilities. Mount Dutton Bay boat ramp - single lane only
Farm Beach & Little Douglas boat ramp- beach launch only.
Fishing Charters
GT Fishing Charters Ph: 0408 691 469
Absolute Fishing Charters Ph: 02 8268 5690
** Be aware of catch and size limits along with areas classified as Marine Reserves.
Sunset Charters
Explore the natural beauty surrounding Coffin Bay whilst enjoying the charm of a yacht under sail. Half day trips and sunset cruises available. Experience a selection of local seafood including those amazing Coffin Bay Oysters.
Private charters are also available. Ph: 0409 336 136
https://sunsetcharters.com.au
Oyster Farm Tours
100 Esplanade Coffin Bay ph: 08 8685 4087. www.oysterfarmtours.com.au Coffin Bay is renowned all over the world for it's delicious Oysters.
Enjoy a unique experience where you can tour an oyster farm and taste fresh oysters straight out of the sea.
A variety of tours are available.
Places to eat
1802 Oyster Bar
61 Esplanade Coffin Bay PH: 08 8685 4626
Oyster HQ
100 Esplanade Coffin Bay. PH: 08 8685 4087
Enjoy Eyre Peninsula seafood in a modern setting situated right on the water's edge.
Coffin Bay Hotel
Corner Jubilee Drive and Shepperd Avenue Ph: 08 86854111
“The Pub in the Scrub”
Coffin Bay Yacht Club
Situated on the foreshore surrounded by lawns with a play area and playground a short stroll away.
Homestyle meals are made by volunteers on Friday and Sunday evenings, while Wednesday night is Fish and Chip night. The Bar is also open on these nights.
Ph: (08) 8685 4287
Bayside Grind
Boat Ramp Coffin Bay
Start your day with Boston Bean Coffee and a delicious snack Ph: 0427 448 696
The Peckish Pelican Cafe and Takeaway The Coffin Bay Shopping Centre Esplanade
Open from 7am to 7pm 7 days a week
34 Degrees South
Coffin Bay Sporting Complex Giles Road
Delicious meals that will see you return again and again Ring for seasonal opening times.
Ph: 0429 856 104
Things to do further afield
Australian Coastal Safaris
PH: 0472 682 490
www.australiancoastalsafaris.com.au
Port Lincoln Seafood and WildlifeTour: Get up close and interact with local wildlife. Sample seafood, learn about the hardship of the early pioneers, sample the freshest seafood with a factory tour and tasting. and experience Southern Hemisphere's largest fishing fleet.
Hunt and Gather Seafood Experience: Collect cockles, go 4WDriving through sand dunes, fish from pristine white beaches and top if off by enjoying a glass of wine and seafood lunch cooked for you on the beach.
Tailored Private Tours: Tell Lunch Doudle we sent you.
Adventure Bay Charters
Ph: (08) 8682 2979
https://adventurebaycharters.com.au Shark dive
Once in a lifetime opportunity to view the Great White Shark in its natural habitat. The sharks are attracted through the use of music with their preferred music AC/DC. You can either take part in a surface cage dive, Aqua sub dive or bottom cage dive. Swim with sea lions – the puppy dogs of the sea
The opportunity to swim with these inquisitive gentle sea creatures is one not to be missed.
Wineries
Boston Bay Wines - Tiatukia www.bostonbaywines.com.au ph: 08 8684 3600
Peter Teakle Wines - Port Lincoln (need to be over 18 to enter the winery). Ph: 0499 946 379 Coomunga Winery - Coomunga Ph: 0429 8942 105
Garnder's Vineyard and Cellar Door - North Shields. Ph: 0428 512 159
Korinya Farm Gate
4105 Settlers Rd, Cummins- Boutique Farm Butcher
Ph: 0428 514 312 - Experience farm life, cheese making, children's cooking groups, learn about the food you want to eat and so much more.
Glen-Forest Tourist Park and Vineyard
877 Clarkes Lane, Greenpatch
Ph: 0429 230 964 - feed the birds and animals, segway rides, koala feeding and free BBQ
Nautilus Arts Centre
Civic Centre, Tasman Tce, Opposite the town jetty
Ph: (08) 8621 2351- Call for upcoming events and view the art and craft gallery
Medical/Emergency
Coffin Bay Ambulance Service
The Coffin Bay Ambulance Service is manned by volunteer staff. If the rosters are not fulfilled an ambulance has to come from Port Lincoln.
Should an ambulance be required Ring 000 and help will be sent.
Coffin Bay Ambulance Station
Cnr Lear St & Shepperd Ave Coffin Bay SA 5607
000 Emergency
Other Emergency Services
Emergency 000 for Police, Fire or Ambulance Police Assistance 131 444
Port Lincoln Hospital: Oxford Terrace Port Lincoln Ph: 8683 2200 CFS 000 - Country Fire Service enquiries 8685 4174
Port Lincoln Coastguard VHF/Ch 81, HF/Ch 2524,2182,4125
Fire Ban Season : Dates change annually so please check the CFS Website https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au
Dr Claire Rowe
Part Time GP. Consults out of the front room of the Community Hall. Open every Wednesday and 1st/3rd Thursday of the month
153-154 Esplanade Coffin Bay
Ph: 7078 7801 or book an appointment online.
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