Port Lincoln
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Port Lincoln is located in SW of Spencer Gulf.
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.
- 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.
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
Weather
See South Australia.
Passages
See South Australia.
Communication
See South Australia.
Both entrances to the harbor, N & S, are buoyed and lit but there are the many aquaculture sites.
Entrance
Port Lincoln is a port of entry for Australia. For details see Entrance: Australia.
- Customs Contact Details
- Customs House
- Unit 19, Civic Centre,
- 60 Tasman Terrace,
- Port Lincoln SA 5606
- Office hours: +61 8 8682 8900
- After hours: +61 419 342 756
- Facsimile: +61 8 8682 8903
- Quarantine Contact Details
- Managed by Adelaide Quarantine
- Boarding Station for Arrival
- Boarding Ground is 1.5 nautical miles south-east of Boston Point.
- Port Draughts
- Boston Bay - 14.2 metres.
- Proper Bay - 9.1 metres.
Berthing
The main harbor is used by a large fishing fleet. It is shelters from all directions.
You could moor for a short time on the town jetty.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Lincoln Cove Recreational Marina
Lincoln Cove Recreational Marina [[Port Lincoln#Lincoln Cove Recreational Marina|Lincoln Cove Recreational Marina]] 34°44.502'S, 135°52.349'E The marina has 110 berths for 8 m-18 m boats. Visitor's berth. Water, electricity, slipway. Shower and bathroom facilities are available for use at the Port Lincoln Pool, adjacent to the marina, for a fee. Fuel nearby.
- [email protected]; Tel: +61 8 8621 4443; Fax: +61 8 8621 4449; Mob: +61 429 885 265; VHF channel 81
- Address: Jubilee Drive, Port Lincoln, SA 5606, Australia
- Hours: Monday to Friday – 6 am to 7 pm; Saturday & Sunday – 9 am to 4 pm
Commercial marina
Boats over 18 m come here. No facilities. If taking the marina option, tie up along the long pontoon in the channel just before the pub. Then contact the marina management or Malcolm Blake, marina manager.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +61 8 868 33399; Mob: +427 059 040; VHF channel 81
- Address:
- Hours:
- Port Lincoln Yacht Club - no berthing facilities, restaurant.
Anchorages
Anchorage3
Anchorage3 [[Port Lincoln#Anchorage3|Anchorage3]] (Near Port Lincoln Yacht Club) 34°42.550'S, 135°51.659'E Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | See Lincoln Cove Marina |
| Electricity | See Lincoln Cove Marina |
| Toilets | See Lincoln Cove Marina |
| Showers | See Lincoln Cove Marina |
| Laundry | See Lincoln Cove Marina |
| Garbage | ? |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | ? |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | ? |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Slipway in Lincoln Cove Marina |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.)
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Port Lincoln at the Wikipedia
- Port Lincoln at the Wikivoyage
- Spencer Gulf at the Wikipedia
- Lincoln National Park at the Wikipedia
References & Publications
See Australia.
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