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Port MacDonnell - South Australia
Port MacDonnell is a small fishing village surrounded by fabulous beaches and a rugged coastline and is home to South Australia’s largest rock lobster fishing fleet. It is the most southern town in South Australia and is 466 kilometres southeast of Adelaide.
Explore Cape Northumberland, the most southern point on the mainland, and look closely along the rocky outcrops for seals.
At the Port MacDonnell Maritime Museum, you can learn about the history of this area and the many shipwrecks along the coast.
A short drive from Port MacDonnell, you can snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Ewens Ponds or Picaninnie Ponds. You can hike up Mount Schank, an extinct volcano, swim in Little Blue Lake or at Browns Bay.
Ewens Ponds
Ewens Ponds are spring-fed limestone ponds with crystal clear water and amazing underwater plants that you can snorkel or dive in. Bookings need to be made with SA National Parks and fees apply.
Little Blue Lake
The Little Blue Lake is a natural water-filled sinkhole and is a popular spot for visitors and locals to enjoy a cool refreshing swim. There are stairs and a floating pontoon to access the water easily.
Mount Schank is a 100 metre high dormant volcano with a walking track to the top and around the rim. Enjoy wonderful views into the crater of the volcano and across the farming land to Port MacDonnell.
Browns Bay
Browns Bay has a beautiful expanse of white sand and crystal-clear blue water. It's a great spot for fishing and swimming and you can camp for 24 hours in the carpark if you are fully self-contained.
Piccaninnie Ponds
Piccaninnie Ponds is recognised as a wetland of international importance. You can explore the spectacular underwater world by diving or snorkelling, (bookings and fees apply) or take a walk along the walking trail.
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