Port Lincoln

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Port Lincoln, South Australia (Port of entry)

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	34°43.56′S, 135°51.31′E
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Spencer Gulf

Spencer Gulf is the westernmost of two large inlets on Australia’s southern coast, facing the Great Australian Bight. The Gulf is 322 km (200 mi) long and 129 km (80 mi) wide at its mouth. The western shore is the Eyre Peninsula, while the eastern side is the Yorke Peninsula, which separates it from the smaller Gulf St Vincent. The largest towns on the gulf are Whyalla, Port Pirie, and Port Augusta. Among smaller towns are Wallaroo and Port Broughton.

The first to document these two incredible gulfs was Matthew Flinders in April 1802: ‘Our examination of the Gulf of St Vincent was now finished; and the country round it had appeared to be generally superior to that on the borders of Spencer’s Gulf. Yorke’s Peninsula between them is singular in its form, bearing some resemblance to a very ill-shaped leg and foot.

Port Lincoln

Marina Entrance, 34°44.5’ S ~ 135°52.7’ E

Shelter from All Directions

In the old days, yachts used to anchor in the bay in front of the town or tie up to the jetty. Today, some say the marina, located a little south of town, represents the best option for visiting yachts. We disagree. We like the freedom to move around, maybe pop into the yacht club for a beer, or into town for a meal, there are several good spots right off the beach. Just across the channel is Boston Island, and two hours across calm water is the Lincoln National Park.

If taking the marina option, tie up along the long pontoon in the channel just before the pub. Then contact the marina management on (08) 868 33399. Or Malcolm Blake, marina manager, MOB 0427 059 040. VMR Port Lincoln is contactable on VHF ch 81 for local information/help.

Charts

Australian Hydrographic Service

AUS134 Australia South Coast - South Australia - Port Lincoln and Approaches (inc Proper Bay and Port Lincoln Wharves)

AUS343 Australia South Coast - South Australia - Whidbey Isles to Cape Du Couedic

AUS345 Australia South Coast - South Australia - Althorpe Islands and AdjacentCoast

AUS776 Australia South Coast - South Australia - Williams Island to Winceby Island

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Customs House

Unit 19, Civic Centre,

60 Tasman Terrace,

Port Lincoln SA 5606

Office hours: 08 8682 8900

After hours: 0419 342 756

Facsimile: 08 8682 8903

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Managed by Adelaide Quarantine

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Boarding Ground is 1.5 nautical miles south-east of Boston Point.

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Boston Bay - 14.2 metres.

Proper Bay - 9.1 metres.

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