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A changing of hands

A changing of hands

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It is with mixed emotions that I am posting this, to let you know that I have sold the business after 26 years of The Visitor Centre and then Visit Port Lincoln Accommodation. Some of you have been with me throughout the whole journey! I went th...rough some very challenging times over the years but kept going and I am very proud of my efforts in... More
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Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race & Regatta

Adelaide to Port Lincoln Yacht Race & Regatta

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​South Australia's premier ocean racing event. 35-50 boats leave Outer Harbour on Friday to compete in a 156 nautical mile race that takes them south west to Marion Reef at the foot of York Peninsula along the foot to the spectacular Cape Spencer the...n North West past Wedge and Thistle Islands and Dangerous Reef to the welcome of Port Lincoln nestle... More
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MGA Insurance Group Port Lincoln Cup 2022

MGA Insurance Group Port Lincoln Cup 2022

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There's a reason why The Port Lincoln Cup is the premier feature event on the Eyre Peninsula sporting calendar!There is nothing like the LIVE action of trackside racing, the sound of thunder as the racehorses sprint to the finish line - the ground tr...embles and the crowd roars!With the amazing array of colours, the racegoers dressed in their finest,... More
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Port Lincoln's link to Melbourne Cup

Port Lincoln's link to Melbourne Cup

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Have you heard of Makybe Diva? Maybe you were one of the many lucky punters on those fateful Melbourne Cup days who won a pretty penny when she won? This champion Australian thoroughbred racehorse was the only horse to w...in three Melbourne Cup races and the only mare to win it more than once. She achieved the ... More
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Seared Spencer Gulf King Prawns with green vegetables and lemon mustard dressing

Seared Spencer Gulf King Prawns with green vegetables and lemon mustard dressing

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Serves 4Recipe by Chef Lucas Glanville- www.msc.orgIngredients12 large peeled and cleaned Spencer Gulf King prawns1 bulb fennel, sliced1 red onion, sliced200g steamed kipfler potatoes (or similar)8 spears green asparagus, sliced100g st...eamed fine green beans1 tablespoon grain mustard60ml extra virgin olive oilJuice of 1 lemon20 ml wat... More
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BBQ SOUTHERN ROCK LOBSTER, TARRAGON AND MUSTARD BUTTER

BBQ SOUTHERN ROCK LOBSTER, TARRAGON AND MUSTARD BUTTER

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Recipe from Matt Moran- www.mattmoran.com.auServes4INGREDIENTS2 x 1kg Live Southern Rock Lobsters 200g Salted butter, at room temperature 1 Bunch tarragon, leaves picked 2Tbs Seeded Mustard 1 lemon, zest & wedges for serving METHOD1. Pre Hea...t Barbecue or Grill on high heat 2. To prepare the lobster, place the live lobster into a freezer fo... More
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The famous Tunarama Tuna Toss!

The famous Tunarama Tuna Toss!

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​The highlight of the Festival is the famous Tuna Toss competition. 'Have a go' at tossing a tuna for your chance to win the Tuna Toss World Championship. Competitors travel from around the globe to see who can throw these 10 kg fish the farthest. Wi...th big cash rewards and a unique trophy, this is one item for anyone's bucket list. Held in the... More
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Sorry not sorry! Coffin Bay Oysters

Sorry not sorry! Coffin Bay Oysters

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A recent report by Nina Karnikowski from Traveller.com.au, has stated after tasting Coffin Bay Oysters you will not be able to taste another from else where without comparing the two and longing to have another Coffin Bay Oyster instead.Rea...d the full story here: http://www.traveller.com.au/oyster-tasting-coffin-bay-h1a0ox?fbclid=IwAR... More
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Have you heard of Ken Martin?

Have you heard of Ken Martin?

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He is the master behind our amazing bronze sculpture of the famous Makybe Diva! This was Ken Martin's first piece of public art. Makybe Diva was unveiled 30th October 2006 to commemorate her achievements as one of the greatest racehorses in Australia...n history.The latest bronze sculpture to grace our foreshore is the Tuna Poler- Unveiled on the 28th... More
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From The Fresh Fish Place

From The Fresh Fish Place

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Deepwater Flathead is always a favourite either steamed, baked, pan-fried, crumbed or battered.Caught from and within the Great Australian Bight Trawl Sector. The Commonwealth catch of Deepwater Flathead is managed by quota. This means the catch of t...his fish by commercial fishers is restricted by weight.Commercial fishermen are required to fill in ... More
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Take in all the beauty & history along the Parnkalla Trail

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Take in all the beauty & history along the Parnkalla Trail
Boston Bay is one of South Australia's most beautiful bays and deep water harbors, it is three times the size of Sydney Harbour. Sitting on the edge of the Bay is the township of Port Lincoln, and sitting in between the town and the Bay is a walking trail known as Parnkalla Trail.Photo: Di Dennis- Sign near Shelley BeachThe trail was named aft...
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Get to know our Seafood!

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Get to know our Seafood!
The SnapperAlthough actually a bream, the common name 'snapper' was given to this fish by Captain James Cook on his voyage through Australia in 1770.He mistook it for a member of the true snapper family Lutjanidae, a group of fish with which he had become familiar in American waters. Although he mistook the fish, he spelled the name correctly, in S...
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Get to know our Seafood!

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Get to know our Seafood!
The Southern CalamariCalamari is the term applied to a range of both domestic and imported squids, however, the trade refer to the premium squid from the Eyre Peninsula as Southern Calamari- it is truly unique amoungst squids with a flavour and texture like no other.The Southern Calamari are found en mass at the bottom of the Eyre Peninsula, with s...
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Get to know our Seafood!

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Get to know our Seafood!
The Blue MusselBoston Bay as a farming region is like Barossa Valley is wine- mix of perfect growing conditions ans best in class farming producing a consistent, high quality product.Three times the size of Sydney Harbour, Boston Bay is where the desert meets the sea, an area of coastal savannah and spectacular rugged seas.The mussel farming indust...
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Get to know our Seafood!

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Get to know our Seafood!
​The Southern Rock LobsterLobsters are arguably the world's best known seafood, and demand for clean, safe seafood of all kinds is growing worldwide. The Southern Rock Lobster from the Eyre Peninsula is amoungst the best of them all.The Australian Southern Rock Lobster is amid some of the worlds rarest and sought after crustacean. The Southern Rock...
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Get to know our Seafood!

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Get to know our Seafood!
The King George WhitingFound in the inter-tidal sea-grass areas surrounding the South Coast of Australia the King George Whiting is a prolific breeding fish with a short life cycle.Caught mainly via hook and line or small seine netting operations by dedicated lone fisherman. The King George Whiting lives in the semi-sheltered estuaries around Strea...
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