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Port Lincoln
For residents and visitors alike, Port Lincoln and lower Eyre Peninsula offer a kaleidoscope of recreational options. Sheltered beaches, fishing, sailing, diving, camping, 4WD'ing, spectacular lookouts, booming surf beaches, secluded picnic spots, rugged coastal scenery, picturesque hill country, history and wildlife. Port Lincoln offers its residents a relaxed, easy going lifestyle whilst providing for all the major shopping, entertainment, health and recreational needs. Port Lincoln is 652 km by road, and 45 minutes by air from Adelaide, South Australia's Capital.
Population Currently the population of Port Lincoln is about 14,000 people. This includes some surrounding farming districts and smaller towns. The Region & it's Economy The Eyre Peninsula occupies an area of approximately 55 000 square kilometres and supports a population of just under 33 000. There is only one city in the region - Port Lincoln - yet the region supports a diverse range of industries, the majority of which are reliant on sustainable natural resources. Eyre Peninsula's large agricultural regions combined with Australia's deepest natural Harbour and largest fishing fleet has provided Port Lincoln with a booming economy. The three main industries of agriculture, seafood and tourism account for nearly 85 per cent of the local economy, or $1 billion a year. Aquaculture is the fastest growing industry, and is widely recognised for the variety and quality of its products. Tuna, prawns, lobster, abalone and scale fish are the major fishing and aquaculture industries. The seafood produce harvested in the region accounts for approximately 60 per cent of South Australia's total catch, of which 80 per cent is exported. Agricultural produce from the region also plays a similarly important role to South Australia's economy, producing more than 45 per cent of the state's wheat crop, and 20 per cent of the barley crop. In a good year, the industry can generate more than $450 million. Facilities Being both a popular tourist destination and a major commercial centre for the rest of Eyre Peninsula, Port Lincoln can service all needs. There is an extensive retail shopping area, servicing the local population, the visitor and the rural community of southern Eyre Peninsula. Climate Because Port Lincoln is "surrounded" by coastline it enjoys a relatively Mediterranean style climate. The average maximum summer temperature is about 25 degrees Celsius with winter around 16 degrees. Annual rainfall averages 488mm (19") and falls mostly during winter. Warm summers, mild winters and balmy weather during autumn and spring, make Port Lincoln an all year destination for touring, fishing, sailing and other recreational pursuits.
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On wooded rolling hills stretching down to one of the world's largest protected natural harbours, is situated Port Lincoln, a gracious and exciting city. The jewel in Port Lincoln's crown is sparkling blue Boston Bay, whose encircling arms stretch from the tip of Port Lincoln National Park to Point Boston. The bay covers an area more than 3 1/2 times the size of Sydney Harbour.
