PORT MACDONNELL
By the 1880s, Port MacDonnell was one of the nation’s busiest ports, shipping huge quantities of wheat and wool to Europe via clipper and ketch. Today you’re more likely to see fishing boats in the harbour of this quaint Limestone Coast town.
‘Port Mac’ is home to Australia’s largest lobster fishing fleet and is known as Australia’s Southern Rock Lobster capital. October to May is lobster season, so look out for the prized crustacean being served fresh in local eateries or purchase direct from the factory. There’s good snorkelling and surfing along the coast, and if you’re up for a deepwater fishing adventure, charter companies know where the local tuna lurk.
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