Department for Environment and Heritage

www.environment.sa.gov.au Lincoln National Park Park fees Sleaford – Wanna Dunes

Lincoln National Park is a rugged peninsula with Fees apply for entering and camping in Lincoln Massive wind-sculpted sand dunes, pounding surf spectacular ocean views, sandy beaches and National Park. Fees collected are used for and limestone cliffs characterise the breathtaking sheltered camping sites. The park is covered in large conservation and to maintain and improve facilities coastline. When travelling on the expanses of coastal mallee with granite outcrops for your ongoing enjoyment. Entry and camping Sleaford–Wanna Dunes 4WD track, please follow and extensive sand dunes. The sheltered beaches permits can be obtained from the self-registration the route markers. The track is 4WD only. Use of Boston Bay contrast with the exposed southern station located at the main park entrance. caution as it is narrow, with two-way traffic. Visitors coastline where steep limestone cliffs form an Annual and Holiday Parks Passes can be purchased entering from Sleaford: please obtain your park impressive buttress to the open ocean. from the Department for Environment and Heritage entry permit at the main park entrance before Lincoln National Park protects coastal vegetation of office, 75 Liverpool Street, or the Port commencing your trip. the and provides a safe refuge for rare Lincoln Visitor Information Centre, 3 Place, Traffic over dunes destroys small plants and the fauna. Birds such as stints, stilts and sandpipers travel Port Lincoln. fungal crusts that bind sand and prevent erosion. from as far as Siberia and the Arctic Circle to summer Please keep vehicles to designated tracks and here as part of their loop migrations. obey signs. Remember to reduce tyre pressure Protecting flora and fauna when driving on sandy tracks or beaches. This will reduce track damage and aid traction. Aboriginal heritage All plants and animals in the park are protected. Please visit and leave the area in its natural state The Barngarla and Nauo people utilised the rich for future visitors to enjoy. Wilderness Area food resources of the lower Eyre Peninsula coast long A variety of wildlife monitoring and protection before the arrival of . A wide variety programs are conducted throughout the year. Surrounded by magnificent wilderness, Memory of fish, inland mammals, reptiles and plants were Fox baiting, with 1080 baits (safe to native wildlife) Cove is a placid, scenic bay with a beautiful utilised. Fish traps made from stone arrangements, is a regular program. This allows existing populations sandy beach. Cradled between densely stone working sites and middens are still present in of native wildlife to recover and several species to vegetated headlands, it provides a relaxing the park. be reintroduced. camping or day-visit experience. Four-wheel drive is recommended. You may be lucky to see a Heath Goanna or hear European history the wailing call of the Bush Stone-curlew, animals To maintain the tranquillity and wilderness qualities that are benefiting from the reduction of foxes. of this area, visitor numbers are restricted and a has an early rural history that Brush-tailed Bettongs and have been Memory Cove Pass and key are required to enter includes woodcutting, grazing and guano mining, reintroduced into the park in small numbers. this area. Memory Cove passes are available from the Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre. For and records its first grain crop in 1875. Reflections of Flora and fauna lists are available from the DEH further information please see the Memory Cove this period remain as abandoned farm machinery, office in Port Lincoln. cleared land and Donington Cottage. Wilderness Area brochure.

The moves in swift and erratic flight along the coast feeding on the seed of grass or low shrubs. Inland, thick mallee scrub protects birds such as wrens, whistlers, robins, honeyeaters, thornbills and the rare Western Whipbird. Grindal Island Lewis Island Lewis Smith Island Little Island Carcase Rock MacLaren Point Taylor Island Taylor Owen Island September Beach Cape Donington Lighthouse Memory Cove Shag Cove Williams Island Spalding Cove Surfleet Cove Taylors Landing Taylors Donington Cottage West Point West Fishermans Point Cove Area Memory Wilderness Bicker Isles Stamford Hill Island Boston 5 Memory Cove Gate Memory Cove Woodcutters Beach P a r k Jussieu Bay Grantham Island L i n c o l n N a t i o n a l Curta Rocks Boston Bay Pillie LakePillie Lake Pillie LakeLakePillie 0 km Proper Bay PORT LINCOLN s s e c c

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S Bay Miller Hole Sleaford Toilets Campground station/Information Self-registration Boat ramp Sealed road Major unsealed road Minor unsealed road 4WD track boundaryPark trail Walking Salmon Hole Sleaford Whale numbers are increasing around the lower Eyre coastline. Most whales migrate to feed and give birth in waters warmer than the Antarctic region. During July-November, Southern Right Whales frequent the local area. Keep your eyes peeled! LEGEND Mary Ellis Wreck Beach Walking trails Walk Safely Local hazards

There are many walks within the park. Suggested Be prepared when bushwalking: • Unstable cliffs routes are shown on the map. Many of the beaches • Wear sturdy shoes, hat and sunscreen. Many cliffs are crumbling and undercut. Extreme are also pleasant to wander along. If you choose an • Carry sufficient food and drinking water. Allow two care should be taken when walking, fishing or extended walk, please let a reliable person know litres of water per person per half day. Do not rely driving near any coastal area. your proposed route and expected time of return. on tanks in the park for drinking water. • Seas Always carry adequate supplies of food and water and be prepared for changing weather conditions. • Inform a responsible person of your proposed route The exposed ocean that borders this park creates and expected time of return. hazardous sea conditions including strong rips, Family groups should allow 1 hour to walk 3 km. large swells and freak waves. Add plenty of time for rests, lunch and to admire • Weather conditions can change quickly. Ensure the views. you have appropriate wet-weather clothing. • 4WD tracks Bush camping Soft sand may 4WD vehicles. Please reduce Bush camping tyre pressure when driving on sandy tracks or Investigator Trail beaches. This will reduce track damage and aid in Camping is allowed only in areas shown on the map. traction. Reducing tyre pressure even further may Take the time to enjoy a walk along some of the Small generators may be operated between 9 am assist in retrieving bogged vehicles. The 4WD tracks most beautiful, refreshing coastline in the state. and 9 pm – be considerate of other visitors. Toilet are two-way access. Take care at track crests and The Investigator Trail is a long-distance coastal facilities and limited rainwater are provided at most bends. Drive with care at all times. walking trail that takes its name from the Investigator, camping areas. the ship Matthew Flinders commanded while Note: The Department for Environment and Heritage Please don’t rely on the water, as supply is seasonal. surveying the rugged coastline of Lower Eyre does not operate a vehicle recovery service. This is See Memory Cove Wilderness Area section for details Peninsula in 1802. your responsibility. on accessing the Memory Cove campground. The trail is 109 km in total and can be walked in • 2WD tracks sections as day hikes or as overnight bushwalks. The speed limit is 40 km/h unless otherwise For further details contact the Port Lincoln Donington Cottage signposted. Please respect wildlife in the park and Department for Environment and Heritage office. keep within the limit applied. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of this area while staying at Donington Cottage. Ideal for a • Bushfires Stamford Hill Hike comfortable seaside stay, this restored and fully Large bushfires have occurred in this area. During furnished cottage overlooks a beautiful beach and a bushfire, avoid driving through thick smoke or An energetic hike up Stamford Hill will reward scenic Spalding Cove. For further information flames. Seek refuge in bare areas and await visitors with spectacular views of Boston Bay, Port and bookings please contact the Port Lincoln Visitor police direction. Lincoln and Lincoln National Park. A monument Information Centre. • Bees commemorating Matthew Flinders voyage of discovery is located at the top: 1.1km return, Bees seeking water during hot summer weather 45 minutes return. may frequent camp sites and day visit areas. Snakes have an unfortunate reputation that they don’t deserve! Generally shy creatures, they prefer

Brush-tailed Bettong to keep clear of human contact. A snake will not harm you intentionally. Keep an eye out for them on the road and please let them cross safely. The National Parks Code Location map 0 km 25 50

Help protect your national parks by following Port Lincoln to: • Adelaide 626 km these guidelines: Cummins • Pt Augusta 305 km • Leave your pets at home. 1080 poison, lethal y Tumby Bay to pets, is used in the park to control foxes. National Park a w h ig • Take your rubbish with you. Coffin H Bay • Observe fire restrictions usually 1 November Louth ln Bay to 30 April. Check CFS hotline 1300 362 361. o c Avoid n i • Conserve native habitat by using liquid Bay Coffin Bay L Boston Bay Boston Is fuel or gas stoves. Port Lincoln Cape Donington LINCOLN • Camp only in designated areas. NATIONAL • Respect geological and heritage sites. PARK Sleaford • Keep our wildlife wild. Do not feed or Cape Carnot Bay disturb animals, or remove native plants. West Point Thistle Is • Keep to defined vehicle tracks and walking trails. • Be considerate of other park users. • Firearms and hunting are not permitted.

Thank you for leaving the bush in its natural state for the enjoyment of others. For further information contact:

Department for Environment and Heritage Matthew Flinders 75 Liverpool Street surveyed the PO Box 22 coastline on his Port Lincoln SA 5606 explorations in Phone (08) 8688 3111 Fax (08) 8688 3110 1802. Dangerous www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/ waters at Cape Catastrophe Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre claimed the lives 3 Adelaide Place, Port Lincoln (opposite Post Office) of two officers Open 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week and six crew Ph (08) 8683 3544 who were sent to or 1300 788 378 search for water Email: [email protected] in a small cutter. Phone Information Line (08) 8204 1910 Flinders named Email: [email protected] offshore islands after these sailors and Website: www.parks.sa.gov.au erected a memorial tablet in a sheltered

bay which he named Memory Cove. © Department for Environment and Heritage Revised March 2007 • FIS 2730.07 Cover: Australian Ringneck, Barnardius zonarius