Port Lincoln is situated on Boston Bay, one of the largest protected natural harbours in the world - three times the size of Sydney Harbour.
It is known as the seafood frontier, with a large array of world renowned seafood, including oysters, tuna, abalone, kingfish, mussels and prawns.
It is also the gateway to the Great Australian Bight, with spectacular views of rugged cliffs and spectacular rock formations.
With friendly locals and a myriad of different experiences on offer from sampling the local seafood, quite literally straight from the ocean, with a local wine or something more active like swimming with sea lions, tuna or cage diving with Great White sharks, there is something for everyone.
The main street is a short 10 minute walk from where the ship docks and the path winds along the water's edge with spectacular vistas along the way.
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Activities
Sightseeing Opportunities (Half Day)
- Whalers Way
- Swimming with Sealions
- Swimming with Tuna
Sightseeing Opportunities (Full Day)
- Coffin Bay National Park
- Shark Cage Diving
Best Hotels
- Port Lincoln Hotel
Best Beaches
- Main Beach : 1 km from the port
Tennis
- Port Lincoln Tennis Courts
Golf
- Port Lincoln Golf Club
Other Sporting Activities
- Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Surfing
- Kite surfing
- Wind surfing
- Sailing
- Charter Fishing
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Customs
Working hours |
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| Customs Officers | 24 hours |
| Quarantine Officials | 24 hours |
| Immigration Officials | As for Customs |
Customs and immigration |
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| Passenger Manifest | Three copies at the first port of call with one copy to Immigration with the passengers card one copy to Customs and the third copy to remain on board the ship. |
| Embarking Passenger Manifest | 3 copies - 1 to Customs 1 to Port 1 stays |
| Crew Manifest | 2 - 1 at first port to Immigration 2nd stays. |
| Stores List | 2 (Aust. Customs Service and Sydney Ports Corporation |
| Customs Declaration(Ship) | 1 (Australian Customs Service) |
| Customs Declaration(Crew) | 2 (Australian Customs Service) |
| Forms Comments | All forms listed above are produced at the first Australian port of call and then one copy of each form travels on board the ship to be produced at subsequent ports. |
| Customs Declaration(Passengers) | One at first Australian port of call only. |
Port health |
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| Health Declaration | One (pratique) at first Australian port of call only |
Ground Operations
The following Ground Handlers are ACA members and supply superior ground handling services throughout Australia.
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Port Approach
Approach |
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| Arrival Departure Restrictions | yes |
| Tidal Variation | 1m |
| Prevailing Currents | n/a |
| Prevailing Winds | n/a |
| Length of Channel | n/a |
| Depth of Channel | 14.6m |
| Comments | n/a |
Depth and breadth of turning basin |
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| Location of Turning Basin | Boston Bay |
| Diameter | n/a |
| Depth | 14.6 |
| Other points | Natural deep water harbour, popular with grain, petroleum and fertilisers due to large harbour and depth |
Pilotage |
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| Pilotage Name | Flinders Ports |
| Pilotage Address | Gate C, over Rogers Road, Outer Harbour 5015 |
| Pilotage Phone No | +61 8 8447 0903 |
| Pilotage Fax No | +61 8 8447 0603 |
| Is Pilotage Compulsory | YES |
| Position of Pilot Pickup | n/a |
| Distance from Berth | n/a |
| Pilot VHF Channel | 16 / 12 / 6 / 8 / 13 |
| Description of Pilot Boat | Orange hull Yellow superstructure "Pilot" in black |
| Pilot Hours | 24 hours, all year |
| Pilotage Fees | As per schedule |
Port Services
Shipping agents |
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Port Operations/Services |
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| Wilhelmsen Ships Service | |
| Address | 9/189 Kent Street |
| SYDNEY NSW 2000 | |
| Telephone | (+61) 8 8341 0466 |
| 24 hour contact | (+61) 8 8341 0466 |
| Fax | (+61) 8 8341 0506 |
| Website | www.wilhelmsen.com/services/maritime/companies/buss/Pages/buss.aspx |
| wss.adelaide@wilhelmsen.com | |
| Services | Contact: Kerry Marcus. |
| Inchcape Shipping Services | |
| Address | Level 12, 15-19 Bent Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| Telephone | + 61 0 8 8447 4655 |
| 24 hour contact | N/A |
| Fax | + 61 0 8 8447 6139 |
| Website | www.iss-shipping.com/home.aspx |
| adelaide@iss-shipping.com.au | |
| Services | Jamie Holdaway |
| Information on other Shipping Agents can be obtained from the Port Authority (see Port Operator). | |
Towage |
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| Are tugs available | Yes |
| Are tugs compulsory | For ships over 90 metres LOA |
| Tug operator`s name | Ritch and Smith Towage Company |
| Tug operator`s fax | 61 8 8449 1149 |
| Ship or tug lines | Both |
| Tug working hours | 0730 to 1630 Monday to Friday. All other hours are available by booking in advance |
Linesman |
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| Working hours | Available 24 hours |
Port officials |
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| Working hours | 24 hours |
| Overtime | As required |
Stevedoring |
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| Stevedoring Name | or details of suitable stevedores, please contact the Shipping Agent |
Provedoring |
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| For details of contractors, please refer to the Client Services Officer at Flinders Ports. | |
| For further information refer to Flinders Ports web site at www.flindersports.com.au. | |
Telephones |
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| Telephones | Yes |
| How many | 2 |
| Notice required | Yes |
Bunkering |
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| Fuel Grades | All |
| Quay or barge | Quay |
| Suppliers | Through shipping agency |
Water |
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| Fresh Water | Yes |
| Exquay or barge | Quay |
| No of hoses | Up to 8 |
| Capacity per hose/hour | Varies - 50 tonnes per hour |
| Tonnes per hour guaranteed | No guarantees |
| Type of connect | International fittings |
| Connect size in inches | N/A |
Dry garbage |
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| Dry garbage | Yes |
| Barge alongside | No |
| Containers available | No |
| Size of containers | No |
| Number available | Not applicable |
| Incineration or dump | Dump |
| Facilities to transport | Provided by private contractors - vacuum pumps - see shipping agency |
Wet garbage |
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| Wet garbage | Yes |
| Ship or shore pump | Both |
| Sludge disposal | Yes |
| Sludge details | Facilities are available for the disposal of all ships waste in accordance with relevant environmental and marine legislation. |
Charges |
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| Port Charges | Refer Adelaide Port Operator |
Repair facilities |
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| Nearest dry dock | Sydney - Australian Defence Industries - Garden Island |
| Length | 347 metres |
| Beam | 40 metres. |
| Maximum Tonnage | 100000 tonnes deadweight (according to vessel design) |
| Divers Available | Yes |
| Engineering facilities | Yes |
Dredging |
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| Dredging undertaken | No |
| Dredging when | Maintenance dredging only |
Port Operator
Port operator |
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| Name | Flinders Ports |
| Address | 296 St Vincent Street |
| PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015 | |
| Telephone | +61 8 8447 0611 |
| Facsimile | +61 8 8447 0605 |
| Web Site | www.flindersports.com.au |
| Email Address | flindersports@flindersports.com.au |
Berth details |
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| Berth | 4 |
| Maximum draft | 15.2m |
| Tidal variation | n/a |
| Berth length | 330m |
| Guaranteed berthing for cruise ships | yes |
| Are other ships able to dock | yes |
| Cargo ships at dock | yes |
| Security fences | yes |
Nearest ports |
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| Australia | Fremantle |
| Nearest Overseas Port | Wellington, New Zealand |
Terminal
Terminal facilities |
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| Terminal Building | NO |
| Meet and Greet Facilities | YES |
| Toilet Facilities | YES |
| Telephones | YES |
| Availability of Maps and/or Brochures | YES |
| Souvenir Shopping | YES |
| Money Exchange | YES |
| Is the US Dollar Accepted? | NO |
Transport |
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| Closest Airport to Pier | Port Lincoln Airport |
| Distance to Airport | 14 km |
| Transport to Airport | YES |
| Can Passengers Walk to Town | YES |
| Drive Time from Pier to Shuttle Stop | 5 mins |
| Distance from Pier to Town Centre | 1 km |
| Are Shuttle Buses Necessary | YES |
| Suggested Shuttle Stop in Town | Visitor Information Centre |
| Availability of Taxis at Pier | Yes |
| Availability of Public Transport at Pier | NO |
| Other Forms of Transport at Pier | Hire cars |
Tour buses |
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| Distance from Ship to Tour Buses | 100m |
| What is the Normal Coach Capacity | 46 |
| Are Tour Buses Air Conditioned | YES |
| Are Refreshments Provided on Buses | On request |
| Are Cold Towels Provided on Buses | On request |
| Are Step Stools Provided on Buses | YES |
Tourism
Tourism operators in South Australia: