Triple Bay Charters

triple bay charters

FISHING TRIP:  1/2 day $100pp.  PORT LINCOLN 

In April, my parents were visiting from Victoria.  Wanting to show off the thing that Port Lincoln is probably best known for - fishing - we booked ourselves into a fishing trip.
 

Now most fishing experiences I have had involve coming home empty handed talking about "the one that got away" so, as you could imagine I was not expecting a lot.  It would be a highlight if I caught something.  Anything.

We set off through Boston Bay, whizzing past fishing boats on their way out to sea and container ships that were waiting their turn to fill up at the silos.  Our first stop was at a little island that was alive with curious Fur Seals and Sea Lions.
We saw Dolphins splashing in the waves from our boat.  The sea was alive and bustling. Tuna's latched onto our pilchards and what seemed like a difficult fish to catch, came quite easily under the guise of our experienced skipper - Peter.

For those that have never caught Tuna, the aftermath of Tuna fishing is quite labourious.  After fighting with the fish to reel them in, and wrestling with them to get them onto your boat, they must be bled or they are no good for eating.  Not a pleasent sight or sound for a young lady.  Then, once back at the Jetty, they need to be filleted and with 3 big ones in toe it was quite a task!  Rewarding though...


Even if it's not Tuna season, you are sure to catch something grand on this fishing trip.

 

 

Sleaford - Sand Dunes

SELF DRIVE:  20km/18mins FROM PORT LINCOLN

Eyre Peninsula can be overwhelming with all the places there are are to visit.  If you want a quick 2WD out of Port Lincoln to see some great scenery and get a few photos, Sleaford is a great spot to head to.  It's a quick and easy 2WD drive from Port Lincoln.  No matter what the weather - it 's worth it, especially if you are not from the area and haven't seen local Eyre Peninsula sand dunes.  

On a sunny day, the white sand dunes contrast against the blue sky are spectacular.  The sand dunes are challenging to climb, but kick your shoes of and the feel of the soft warm sand plus the view make all the hard work worthwhile.

From Melbourne to Port Lincoln

Well, here it is.  A blog on my discovery of the Eyre Peninsula.  A collection of experiences shared with old friends, new friend's, family and of course my lovely, handsome husband. 

I have recently moved here from Melbourne, where I worked at the head office of one of Australia's most global fashion brands as International Visual Merchandiser.  So after hanging up my fashion shoes, I packed up my beautiful little Victorian weatherboard house in inner Melbourne and headed out into the unknown.  (Okay, I didnt pack up the house.  A drunken injury had me with a broken wrist so it was packed up by my loving parent-in-laws, husband and the useless removalists).  With car loaded to the brim, we drove 1376km across Australia in my little VW Golf (accomanied by two of my sisters) to find ourselves in a land of 4WD's, farmland, national parks, turquiose ocean, Great White Sharks, Coffin Bay Oytsers, Southern Bluefin Tuna and some very friendly people.

I welcome you to join and follow as I share with you my discovery of Port Lincoln and the Eyre Peninsula...

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