Dutton Bay

To the West of Wangary is Dutton Bay.  A cute little town that looks out to a Bay.  Dutton Bay is equipt with a town jetty and boat ramp.  It also has a Wool shed museum - but at $10 entry fee per adult I'm not sure how many people they get through.

The Dutton Bay Town Jetty

The Wool Shed Museum

 

Engine Point

Another breathtaking beach in Port Lincoln National Park.  This is a good place to set up some shadey shelter and plonk yourself in the warm, shallow water with a few mates and a beer in hand.  The shallow water makes it a great, safe spot for young children.

Billy Lights Point

Billy Lights Point - The Point.

Billy Lights Point sits at the Southern end of the Parnkalla trail.  It's a nice part of the track to walk along, especially at sunset/sunrise.  It's a popular stop off for camper vans with a large bitumen enclosure.  There's also a boat ramp where some of the sightseeing trips head out from.

 

Looking back to The Marina from Billy Lights Point

 

Little Douglas

Looking out towards Coffin Bay

Just before you hit Farm Beach is the turn off to Little Douglas; a quiet shallow inlet of crystal clear waters.  The protected, shallow waters and sand banks makes this a popular spot for young families and kyaking.

 

 

Whalers Way

The old Whaling Station - looks out over Fishery Bay

For a while I've been wondering about Whalers Way.  What is it exactly, is it worth the drive and $30 for key entry etc.  Finally, I found some time to check it out.

A lengthy drive and although The Tourist Info Centre advise you can travel by 2WD, it's harsh terrain and very rocky for much of the way, with the addition of soft sand, at times (I don't think I'd feel comfortable navigating in my VW Golf).

Despite your mode of transport, the question is whether it's worth it or not?  I have to say that I'm not convinced it is.  A long drive and a bit of a hassle to pick-up/drop-off the key.  After driving along the track a good 20 minutes we came to what i thought was the most interesting part: The Blowhole and Baleen Rock Pool.  The weather was wild, which made for a magnificent (and a little scary) crashing of gigantic waves against the rocks.

Entry to Whalers Way

Map and information given to you when you pick up a key

Almighty waves crashing against the rocks.  A reminder of how powerful the ocean can be.

Baleen Rock pools

Danger Sign that reads "DANGER DO NOT GO BEYOND THIS POINT.  4 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN DROWNED IN THIS AREA.  BE WARNED"  

Theakstone Crevasse

Walking down to Theakstone Crevasse

Big Swamp

On the Flinders Highway, between Port Lincoln and Wangary, sits Big Swamp.  You won't miss it as the Highway cuts it in two. It's a nice spot for bird watching, in particular, at sunset or sunrise.

Farmland opposite Big Swamp

Looking across Big Swamp

 

Bird watching shelter

Dolphins at Port Lincoln Tourist Park

Dolpins in front of this fishing boat

We often head to the jetty at the Tourist Park for a sunset squid.  Visiting in the summer school holidays we were shocked to see so many people on the Jetty.  Feeling a little dissapointed that we wouldn't have it all to ourselves we headed to the left and set up on the slipway.  As we ventured out we were greeted by a very playful pod of Dolphins.  Splashing around, having a great time.

We didn't catch any squid, but the Dolphins made up for it...

Splashing about

Looking out to a crowded Jetty