Swim alongside wild sea lions and dolphins in the calm, shallow waters of Baird Bay – the only place in Australia where you can experience both in a single day.
Tucked along South Australia’s wild Eyre Peninsula, Baird Bay is remote, pristine, and worth the journey.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime ocean encounter. From October to April, small groups of just 20 guests can experience one of the country’s most moving encounters: swimming alongside wild sea lions and dolphins in their natural habitat. Respectful, low-impact, and unforgettable.
Stay longer at the Baird Bay Seaside Villas – Selkie (sleeps up to 6) and Eko (sleeps up to 8) – two thoughtfully designed, self-contained properties perfect for families, friends, or fishing groups. Cast a line, launch a boat, explore the Eyre Peninsula, or simply unwind by the water.
Onsite, our restaurant welcomes both villa guests and day visitors with a seasonal two-course lunch, celebrating local produce and regional flavours.
You may eventually leave Baird Bay, but it will never leave you.
“One of the world’s most unforgettable experiences.“
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2025 Traveller Awards
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Sea Lion
and dolphin swim
Swim with wild sea lions and dolphins in the same half-day tour. An experience found nowhere else in Australia.
Small groups of maximum 20 guests are welcomed into calm, shallow waters for an intimate encounter with the sea lion colony at Jones Island, followed by an exhilarating swim alongside a pod of wild dolphins across the bay.
These are some of the most intelligent marine mammals on earth, and you’ll meet them in their home, on their terms. Sea lions are naturally curious and playful – they’ll mimic your movements, dive beneath you, and invite you into their world. The dolphins glide alongside, powerful and graceful in their element.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list experience. Respectful, moving, unforgettable.
Seaside Villa
ACCOMMODATION
Stay where the sea lions are.
Baird Bay Seaside Villas – Selkie and Eko – are your base for a coastal experience unlike any other.
Selkie (sleeps up to 6) and Eko (sleeps up to 8) are thoughtfully designed, self-contained properties set right on the bay. Perfect for families, friends, or fishing groups seeking space, stillness, and direct access to one of Australia’s most pristine stretches of coast.
Both villas are fully equipped with everything you need: complete kitchens, outdoor lounges, BBQ areas, and shared access to a swimming pool overlooking the bay. Cast a line from the shore, launch a boat, explore the Eyre Peninsula, or simply unwind and watch the wildlife from your deck.
Available year-round. While our ocean tours operate October to April, the villas welcome guests in every season – winter fishing, autumn coastal walks, spring wildflowers, and summer swims. This is a place to return to, again and again.
