Smoky Bay with a population of about 200 is a small town 40 kilometres south east of Ceduna on the Eyre Peninsula. The bay was named by explorer Edward John Eyre who observed smoke from fires lit by indigenous people. The town services farms, oyster growing, fishing industries and a growing number of tourists attracted by wide sandy beaches.

Smoky Bay Jetty - Smoky Bay visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Smoky Bay Jetty' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from South Australia.

Smoky Bay Jetty juts into the sea from Smoky Bay, a small settlement on the West Coast of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, between Ceduna and Streaky Bay.

Though inhabited for a long time by Aborigines, the first European inhabitants were whalers and farmers. Eventually a small port developed and the jetty was built in 1912 to help loading grain ships. Originally the Smoky Bay Jetty was 381m long allowing around 3.3m draught at low tides at the far end. It remained in commercial use until the 950's.

In 1969, the decking of the last 88m of the jetty were removed, but a successful local campaign prevented further demolition. Today the Friends of the Jetty are attempting to raise funds to restore Smoky Bay Jetty to it's full length.

Car: Smoky Bay is about 40km south of Ceduna and 70km north of Streaky Bay