Streaky Bay Bicycle Tracks
Cycle, run or perhaps just take a leisurely stroll along the designated bicycle track, which meanders around the bay from Discovery Parks Foreshore to the boat ramp at Moores Landing. Take in the bay as it ‘glasses off’ almost every afternoon.
Why not try out the Little Islands Coastal Trail that runs 5 kms from Slidy’s Road along Little Islands Road to the Island Caravan Park.
Dogs are allowed on all trails controlled on a leash.
Streaky Bay Sk8 Park
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Corner of Bay Road and Montgomerie Terrace, Streaky Bay
Featuring some wicked transitions, the SK8 Park provides a great recreational facility for kids of all ages, as well as quite a few ‘young at heart’ adults. Suitable to use for skateboards, bikes, scooters and roller blades, knock yourself out (not literally) as you slide on into the world of skating culture. The park is designed for both beginner and intermediate users and features 1.8m walls, two fun boxes and a low grinding rail.
Parking is available with access from the Golf Club car park off Montgomerie Terrace.
Streaky Bay School Community Pool
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109 Wells Street, Streaky Bay
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08 8626 1202
Go on; take the plunge with a refreshing swim in the community school pool over the summer months. Open to the public from 1st December through to 30th March (subject to change).
Monday-Friday 3.30pm-6pm
Saturday-Sunday 2pm-5pm
School Holidays 2pm-6pm.
Birthday parties, swimming lessons, dive classes etc must be booked through the Streaky Bay Area School - (08) 8626 1202.
Fees and charges apply.
Streaky Bay Jetty & Jetty Pool
The 300m long iconic town jetty was constructed between 1891 and 1896 and is a reminder of the town’s importance as a port for both the transportation of wheat from the hinterland and fishing on the coast. The jetty is currently State Government owned and is classified as a ‘working jetty’. Many small to medium fishing vessels moor at the jetty to unload for species such as shark and cray and to refuel.
The Jetty Pool began its life in 1936; shortly after the Streaky Bay Sailing Club joined with the Streaky Bay Aquatic Sports Club to become the Flinders Amateur Swimming & Sailing Club.
According to history, locals and visitors would swim by and sit in the shade of the wheat and wool sheds off the jetty shore; which many continue to do to this day under the remnants called ‘The Platform’. After shark sightings and a 9ft (2.74m) shark had been caught at the jetty in 1936, it was decided that the town would erect a shark proof swimming enclosure. Much fundraising led to the opening of the Jetty Pool on 21 January 1939. The pool has since become one of the most memorable places to spend the days of summer.
In 2011 the Streaky Bay Jetty Pool Committee formed as the voice of the Jetty Pool. Consisting of a wide cross section of passionate community people the Committee is a Sub-Committee of the Streaky Bay Tourist Promotions Inc. The Jetty pool has been transformed through a major upgrade and several improvement projects from the fundraising efforts of the passionate Committee and community.
More Sport?
Like most regional areas in South Australia, Streaky Bay and surrounding districts has a strong sporting culture.
Streaky Bay, Wirrulla, Poochera and Piednippie have well patronised clubrooms. Introduce yourself to a local, and strut your stuff at golf, bowls, tennis, football, netball, basketball and cricket. The Streaky Bay Races held in late March or early April every year are a highlight on the Eyre Peninsula racing circuit … an event not to be missed!
Contact & Maps
Want to know more?
Refer to the District and Town maps for directions to all locations.
