Just right at the end of Tumby Bay's main street sparkles the ocean. Flowing into the Bay, it has defined the history, and flavours the present of this uniquely beautiful township. It brought the first settlers keen to take advantage of the farming potentials, and it continues to attract people here.
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by Car! Tumby Bay is only a 30 minute drive north of Port Lincoln and is a very scenic day drive for visitors to Eyre Peninsula staying in Port Lincoln. Adelaide – Tumby is a pleasant drive of 600km (6 … Continue reading →
Read Tumby Views Online This inaugural issue of the Tumby Views 2012 magazine, is published by the Community Pride Group of Tumby Bay, an alliance of like-minded individuals and business people, who wish to promote this beautiful township. Tumby Views … Continue reading →
Fishing, fishing charter, Groups, King George whiting, what to do
TUMBY BAY FISHING CHARTERS Recfish One, a 6.1 metre (21 feet) purpose built aluminum fishing charter boat is available to take you on full or half day fishing charters to the Sir Joseph Banks Group of Islands. Mad Keen Fishing … Continue reading →
“hey Macca – put the axe down…” “you there, tiny, on the left – schooch in a bit….” WIN A HOLIDAY Send us your caption for this extraordinary 1905 photo of Tumby pioneers. Funniest caption will win a free holiday … Continue reading →
“RE. OUR JETTY – WHEN THE SIREN SOUNDS, PLEASE HURRY TO JETTY – YOUR PRESENCE IS VITAL AS NUMBERS COUNT. p.s. IF RIDE REQUIRED PHONE 119 TUMBY BAY PROGRESS ASSOCIATION” This was the Call to Arms in 1970, when the … Continue reading →
Tumby Bay is an RV Friendly Town welcoming all self-contained recreational vehicles. There is a designated parking area opposite the town jetty for caravans and motorhomes visiting our town, with nearby toilet block. The Self-contained RV Park for overnight stays … Continue reading →
When I first moved to Tumby Bay, it was the impressive undersea life of the area that had me reaching frequently for my Scuba gear. Amongst the pylons and weed beds thrives an abundance of life Continue reading →
Shane Mensforth loves fishing at Tumby Bay! My earliest memories of fishing at Tumby Bay date back to teenage years. I was a mad keen jetty shark fisher in those days, and Tumby jetty was a regular stop-over en route … Continue reading →
The boat ramp at Tumby Bay Marina is free and one of the best in the State. It is maintained by our Council as a service to the community and visitors, for which they ask a small donation, and local … Continue reading →
Beautifully set amongst the scenic hills of Lower Eyre Penninsula, are the 2.5 acres of Koppio Smithy Museum. Central to all travel plans in the area, it can be reached from any direction with an enjoyable drive through peaceful country … Continue reading →
Footprints of Eyre Drive Running almost parallel to Highway B100 between Tumby Bay and Port Lincoln is a far more appealing and relaxing route, voted one of the State’s Best Drives for its scenery, places of interest and history. It … Continue reading →
Tumby Bay is my summer home of choice. It’s where my husband and I return with our children, to enjoy the holiday pleasures that formed my childhood memories. Our children are now creating their own memories here at Tumby bay, … Continue reading →
Eyre Peninsula is home to the largest commercial fishing fleet in the Southern Hemisphere, which enables us to offer you a tantalizing smorgasbord of world-class seafood and shellfish. Eyre Peninsula’s Seafood Trail will lead you on a journey from Whyalla … Continue reading →
Eyre Peninsula Farmer and Fisherman Market The Eyre Peninsula Farmer and Fisherman Market is a volunteer community-based project established to support the promotion, production and sale of fresh local seasonal produce from the Eyre Peninsula and to provide a further outlet … Continue reading →
