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Where in the World Are We?

We are in Port Douglas, Australia.

PORT LINCOLN, AUSTRALIA
Known as seafood capital of Australia
Known as the seafood capital of Australia, Port Lincoln is a foodie paradise. Home to Australia’s largest fishing fleet, numerous seafood restaurants, and a prized local wine region, this is one destination where it pays to travel with your taste buds. The city’s traditional name in Barngarla is Kallinyalla (pronounced Galinyalla), which literally translates to “sweet waters.” This should give you some indication of how seriously the ocean is regarded in these parts—it provides employment, entertainment, and experiences unseen in many other regions of the country.

Adding to its appeal is the contrasting coastal landscape, which ranges from quiet coves to surf‑friendly beaches to rugged oceanic cliffs. It’s easy to see why Port Lincoln is quickly becoming one of Australia’s favourite destinations. The city is located on the lower Eyre Peninsula, along the shore of Boston Bay. Discovered by Matthew Flinders in 1802, Port Lincoln was once under consideration to become the state’s capital; however, a lack of freshwater ultimately shifted settlement to Adelaide, 280 kilometres to the east.

Although European discovery is relatively recent, the region has been inhabited for more than 40,000 years by Aboriginal groups including the Nauo (south‑western Eyre), Barngarla (eastern Eyre), Wirangu (north‑western Eyre), and Mirning (far‑western Eyre).For those wishing to explore beyond the city limits, Port Lincoln offers remarkably diverse and abundant natural surroundings, and a visit to the nearby national park is highly recommended.

Excursion – Panoramic Port Lincoln
We experienced the scenic coastal beauty and sights of the ‘Seafood Capital of Australia’ during tour of historic Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln Tour
Get up close and personal with Port Lincoln. With a population of around 14,000, Port Lincoln is a major commercial centre for
the Eyre Peninsula and has earned its reputation as the “Seafood Capital of Australia”. The town overlooks the pretty Boston
Bay and is surrounded by long stretches of rugged coastline and National parks packed full of walking trails and lookouts
along with a wide variety of native Australian flora and fauna. Discover the highlights of Port Lincoln, view the largest
commercial fishing fleet in the Southern Hemisphere and hear stories about the Tuna Barons.

Winter’s Hill Lookout
Next, proceed to Winter’s Hill Lookout, which offers spectacular panoramic views over Port Lincoln, Boston Island and Thistle
Island.