Cosy Country Getaways

Winter on Yorkes with the Country Getaways team

Country Getaways is a bona fide Yorkes success story - a friendly, independently owned accommodation booking service, proudly serving Yorke Peninsula for over 20 years.

Their team is based right here on the Peninsula and are passionate about helping you discover the best of our beautiful region. They offer a diverse range of properties for rent, from charming beach houses and cozy shacks to modern apartments, bed & breakfasts, and executive rentals. Whether you're planning a relaxing weekend getaway or an extended holiday, they have the perfect place for you. Representing the entire Yorke Peninsula region, they've been connecting guests with their ideal accommodations since 2002. And their roots run deep, having started to support the Yorke Peninsula Field Days in the early 2000s. Their dedicated office team, comprised of locals who know and love the Peninsula, is here to help you find the perfect spot for your holiday. When you book with Country Getaways, you're supporting a South Australian company and the local community. 

With all this local expertise on hand, we asked for some local tips on their favourite winter Yorke Peninsula gems, and we weren't disappointed! 

What is your favourite corner of Yorke Peninsula to visit over winter and why?

Nicole: One of the best times to see Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park is during winter, with the park landscape covered in greenery and emerging wildflowers. Wild winter weather also makes for a great adventure with wild surf, big winds from the Southern Ocean, and the possibility of spotting migrating whales.

Sonia: In my lounge all rugged up !

Tammy: Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park – relaxing and at one with nature, wildlife.

Linda: Wallaroo North Beach- love that you can drive on the beach and set up a picnic. The Copper Coast is so good having the three towns in such close proximity to each other with wonderful shops and cafes. Moonta Mines is fantastic for the area's Copper mining history having the museum, train ride and everyone’s favourite the old lolly shop.

Best place to grab a bite to eat or a coffee?

Nicole: Port Hughes Tavern – great evening dining options; and for coffee or lunch, Taste The Yorke in Moonta, plus shopping options in their local providore section.

Sonia: Shores Eatery Wallaroo jetty- good views good food/cakey cakes /coffee. Indian Grill Moonta for winter warming curries. Nook and Nourish for good coffee and Ye Olde Café Moonta Bay good food good view

Tammy: Café Capella’s – great food including breakfast & dinner, good coffee’s. Point Turton Tavern – views of sunset nice to see during an awesome meal.

Linda: Point Turton Tavern best wood oven pizzas, The Bond Store amazing food and Gin. The Shores Eatery in Wallaroo is really good for breakfast and has amazing coffee.

Why is Winter the best time to visit Yorke Peninsula?

Nicole: There’s so much diversity in the landscape and experiences that cannot be seen during the summer months. Yorke Peninsula is a true all-rounder destination from the accommodation to experiences, and communities and characters you’ll meet.

Sonia: Watching the wild and woolly ocean from the comfort and warmth of a holiday house with a view. Chance to rug up in your winter woollies – beanie/scarf/gloves and go for a bracing “refreshing” walk in nature.

Tammy: Winter can be the best time to visit with activities including local football, fishing, leisurely strolls/shopping down the main streets of towns, mining heritage, ocean views from holiday destinations along the coastline without leaving the warmth of the holiday homes.

Linda: We have some of the most beautiful sunsets even during the cold winter months, plus the fishing is always good in winter!