Travelling down the east coast of the Yorke Peninsula, the highway rarely strays further than 2 kilometres from the coastline on its journey to the heel of this boot shaped land mass. Originating from Port Wakefield (see Greater Adelaide) at the top of Gulf St Vincent, the first of the major seaside towns it passes by, is the grain exportingport of Ardrossan. Besides the huge grain silos, Ardrossan isan attractive coastal town, which offers good crabbing and fishing fromits long jetty. In town, the National Trust Museum's most noteworthy exhibit is an early example of the stump jump plough, a famousinvention of the area which made an enormous difference to South Australian farmers.
Further down the coast, the highway runs by the tiny holiday towns ofPine Point and Port Julia, before arriving at the sleepyresort of Port Vincent. Port Vincent is superbly set on a broad,crescent shaped bay, and makes a top destination for those seeking arelaxing seaside retreat. There's a good range of accommodation here,and days are passed with fishing, swimming, and leisurely strolls alongthe nature trail skirting the coastline. Less than twenty kilometres further south, Stansbury boasts similar qualities, and is yetanother laid-back and popular holiday destination.
At the toe of the peninsula, Marion Bay is a tiny resort townbeautifully set on the crystal clear waters of the same name. Althoughthere's not much here besides the multi functional Marion Bay Store (post office, petrol, takeaway, fishing tackle, boat hire), a friendly caravan park, and a small enclave of rentable holiday houses, Marion Bay's isolation and superb beaches and coastline may be just what you've been dreaming for. Anglers should also be aware that the area's renowned for it's great fishing, and Foul Bay Fishing Charters can giveyou a hand to catch some of South Australia's famous whiting and snapper.
Just a few kilometres south of Marion Bay, the Innes National Park is another good reason to get yourself to this remote part of the Yorke Peninsula. The park protects nearly 10 000 hectares of undulatingmallee and heath hinterland, overflowing with common species like kangaroos and emus, and serving as the last bastion for some rare birds 
like the wonderful mallee fowl. The coastline is equally alluring, consisting of a seemingly endless stretch of multi-coloured limestone cliffs and impressive surf and swimming beaches. A trip to the park must also include the abandoned gypsum-mining settlement of Inneston, regarded by many as the area's highlight. Set on a turquoise shallowlake, visitors can follow a signposted walk which winds through the remnants of the town's old stone buildings, rusty mining relics, and curious stone tennis court.
Travelling back up the Yorke Peninsula, Minlaton is the southernmost town of any size on the route running along the western edge of the boot. The township's a good place to stop after the comparativelylean facilities further south, and also boasts a couple of good artgalleries as well as a memorial and museum dedicated to the local WorldWar II fighter pilot ace, Harry Butler.
