Regional Capitals Australia is delighted to welcome a new member, the City of Port Lincoln in South Australia.
The City of Port Lincoln sits on the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula, around 650 kilometres west of Adelaide.
The municipality is home to more than 15,000 people, encompasses an area of more than 30 km2 and sits on the shores of one of the world’s largest protected harbours.
The City of Port Lincoln is known as the seafood capital of Australia for its natural deep harbour, large commercial fishing fleet, nutrient-rich waters and aquaculture industry.
The region’s natural beauty, including Boston Bay and the foreshore, continues to build Port Lincoln’s reputation as a desirable tourism destination, with a growing number of cruise ships choosing to visit.
The region produces half of South Australia’s wheat, barley and oil seed, which are exported through Port Lincoln’s wharf. The top three employment sectors are health care and social assistance, retail trade, and agriculture, forestry and fishing.