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Cape Northumberland Lighthouse
Photo: Adam Johnstone Photography
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The Cape Northumberland Lighthouse near Port MacDonnell was built to replace the earlier lighthouse that was under threat of being undermined by the erosion of the the cliffs on which it stood.
Cape Norththumberland Point
Experience the magnificent rugged coastline of Cape Northumberland on the Limestone Coast just a short drive/walk from Port MacDonnell for one of the most most spectacular uninterrupted views of the sun rising and setting over the Southern Ocean at South Australia's most southerly point.
Browns Beach
A quick 10min drive to visit Browns Beach, walk, explore, swim, surf or drive. Sealed carpark with toilets.
Dingley Dell, Adam Lindsay Gordon's Cottage
Open daily.
The Dingley Dell Cottage Museum is currently not open for daily tours. The surrounding conservation park remains accessible and is free for you to enjoy.
Take a step back in time and learn how Dingley Dell in the state’s south east inspired this famous poet’s work.
If you’ve got an appreciation for Australian poetry, there’s a fair chance you’ve come across the name Adam Lindsay Gordon.
Adam Lindsay Gordon was an Australian poet, horseman, jockey, police officer and politician who left a significant legacy on Australian literature. He passed away in Victoria in 1870, however his published works continue to be used and referenced to this day.
Port MacDonnell Jetty
Walk or fish of Port MacDonnell jetty, see the fish and waves roll in or maybe even a dolphin.
Foreshore Jetty Playground
Port MacDonnell foreshore playground, visit the new playground will keep the kids entertained. Slides, boats, trampoline, swings and much more!
Walks
Visit the many beaches, parks and reserves in and around Port MacDonnell.
Germein Reserve
Telfords Scrub Conservation Park
Port MacDonnell Historic Trailand Woolwash interpretive Park
Admella Discovery Trail
Mount Shank
The Woolwash
Worth a look and a walk along the creek.
A wool washing industry on Cress Creek at Port MacDonnell, locally known as Feast’s Woolwash. The wool washes operated until about 1914, when the steamers stopped coming to Port MacDonnell. Mr Embury visited stations in the area to solicit wool. The bellies, pieces and locks were brought in bales by bullock wagons and later horse drawn wagons to the creek in Port MacDonnell. It was sorted then scoured in large cast iron cauldrons. A fire was lit underneath and the heated water was used to remove the yoke and dirt from the wool.
Ewens Pond
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