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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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Get to know our Seafood!

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Get to know our Seafood!
​The SardineWith super-foods and healthy eating on the tips of many consumers lips, the Eyre Peninsula's Omega 3 rich sardines are fast becoming a protein of choice on dinner plates across the country.Sardines are a fast growing pelagic species that inhabit the continental shelf region off the Eyre Peninsula- making them relatively accessible to th...
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Get to know our Seafood!

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Get to know our Seafood!
The Hiramasa KingfishIndigenous to Australia the Yellowtail Kingfish is found year round in both temprate and tropical waters surrounding the mainland. A natural inhabitant to the waters of South Australia, the Yellowtail Kingfish is variously known around the word as Amberjack, Gelbschwarz, Magiatiko, Cheruteiro and Lechas. In Japan, where is is k...
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Get to know our Seafood!

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Get to know our Seafood!
​The Spencer Gulf King PrawnThe western king prawn has a wide distribution over the Indo-Pacific region. The world's largest known population of western king prawns are in the Spencer Gulf. The Prawns of the Spencer Gulf are rich and savoury with a subtle vanilla sweetness.Fishery of The Spencer Gulf King Prawn has recently been certified by the Ma...
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Get to know our Seafood!

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Get to know our Seafood!
The Oyster- Plump Pacific & Rich AngasiThe Pacific oyster industry on the Eyre Peninsula is a relatively contemporary activity. It was introduced to Tasmania in 1947 from Japan and from there to Coffin Bay in 1969. Since then it has become renowned worldwide for the quality and consistency of the oysters it produces.The Angasi Oyster; which is ...
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Get to know our Seafood!

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Get to know our Seafood!
The Blacklip and Greenlip AbaloneAbalone embodies luxury in every sense- rare, exotic and delicious. The abalone harvested from the wild waters of the Eyre Peninsula are regarded as some of the finest in the world. Abalone are marine snails known worldwide for their beautiful, mother of pearl shell and their large muscular foot, a prized delicacy. ...
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Get to know our Seafood!

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Get to know our Seafood!
The Southern Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus Maccoyii)The worlds most luxurious fish, lives in the open ocean staying in the upper layer of the sea where it is warmer due to the sun and air warming the water. Quite astonishingly the Southern Blue Fin Tuna can accelerate at twice the speed of a Ferrari and has the ability swim long distances at speeds which a...
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