History of the development of cummins, in which the railway played a significant part. Transfer to the takeoff site, where you will meet your pilot and board the cessna 207, which flies at low altitude. The book, about the struggles of an orphan girl who grows. The eyre peninsula railway was built and operated by the south australian railways sar. The district council of lincoln was established in on 1 july 1880. Eyre peninsula yarns and family history has 4,010 members. Tour adelaide to eyre peninsula australia book online. The lower eyre is the perfect place to start discovering why the eyre peninsula is called australias seafood frontier. Between lakes and limestone a history of kapinnie and brimpton lake in the hundred of mitchell, kapinnie historical book committee. Hike national parks, learn to surf, swim with wild sea lions and dolphins and shark cafe dive with great whites. You can have unforgettable sea adventures, like swimming with sea lions at baird bay, cage diving with great white sharks at port lincoln, and even swimming with tuna. Small coach tour with adventure leader and activities. This delightful natural history exploration of the little known macrofungi of the lower eyre peninsula in south australia.
The coastline was first charted by the expeditions of matthew flinders in 18011802 and french explorer nicolas baudin around the same time. As with many other early narrowgauge railways in south australia, the eyre peninsula lines started out as isolated lines connecting small ports to the inland, opening up the country for settlement and economic life including export of grain and other produce in an environment with few roads and only. Councils current agenda and minutes are now available online for your convenience. The eyre peninsula is a place to explore, relax and play. The eyre peninsula the eyre peninsula is the place we have called home for 20 years. The district council of lower eyre peninsula traces its history back to 1880 when a district council was first created for the port lincoln area.
A broadbased triangular formation about 200 miles 320 km on each side, it extends from a base along the gawler ranges and lies between the great australian bight to the west and spencer gulf to the east. A case study of effective adaptation policy making and support overview in 20, the eyre peninsula integrated climate change agreement epicca commenced the development of the regional climate change adaptation plan for the eyre peninsula, building on past climate change planning work in the region. Lower eyre group base picture by cfs promotions unit. Taste fresh prawns, mussels, squid, crab and a delicious variety of fish at one of the local restaurants believe us, you cant get fresher or see the regions aquatic life up close. From simple outline map graphics to detailed map of lower eyre peninsula. The eyre peninsula is located between port augusta and ceduna and is bordered by the spencer gulf on the east and the southern ocean on the west. How the regional culture manages economic stress and racial tensions most nonfreehold land is subject to native title claims remains to be seen. We might be a little biased but we think its the most special place on earth. Life is never still a history of karkoo and district, karkoo hall inc. A new book, natural history of the coorong, lower lakes, and murray mouth region yarluwarruwe, will be launched at the world wetlands. This page shows the location of eyre peninsula, sa, australia on a detailed road map. History of eyre peninsula eyre peninsula australias seafood. Aboriginal people have populated eyre peninsula for many thousands of years, from the desert dwellers in the far.
Its boundaries were exactly those of the hundred of lincoln and included boston and grantham islands. Buy birds of southern eyre peninsula 9780646399119. History of eyre peninsula eyre peninsula australias. Review the full course description and key learning outcomes and create an account and enrol if you want a free statement of participation. Eyre peninsula is bordered by the spencer gulf to the east and the great australian bight to the west.
The proud railway identity of cummins is to become history as the. New book explores coorong and lower lakes natural history. Beautiful port lincoln and scenic eyre peninsula text and photographs by d. The companion volume peninsula memories, released in 2007, is a collection of stories by and about the railwaymen and women of eyre peninsula. The peninsula is comprised of seaside holiday towns, calm bays and stunning coastline in the lincoln and coffin bay national parks and along the great australian bight.
Local author releases new botany book port lincoln times port. National parks on both sides of the peninsula provide incredible wilderness escapes. While farm consolidation, urbanisation and outmigration undocumented continues, eyre peninsula has become a major tourist destination. It is bounded on the east by spencer gulf, the west by the great australian bight, and the north by the gawler ranges. Upper north, far north, eyre peninsula yellow pages from 1995 issued by telstra. Option 1 scenic flight over the lower eyre peninsula min numbers required to operate what a great way to finish off your experience to port lincoln, coffin bay and the lower eyre peninsula. It is named after explorer edward john eyre who explored some of it in 18391841. The adelaide to eyre peninsula tour is a breathtaking journey to south australias coastal and rural frontier with 6 days of touring and activities designed to let you experience the best of australian culture and wildlife. Eyre peninsula yarns and family history public group.
Rodney pearson is the ceo of the lower eyre peninsula district. Spotlight on south australias eyre peninsula without a. District council of lower eyre peninsula minutes 18 october 2019. Of the ordinary meeting of the district council of lower eyre peninsula. Very detailed study of eyre peninsula, with many chapters including those on the soils, climate and vegetation of the region. The original peninsula pioneer published april 2006 is now out of. Sep 08, 2015 an informative and light hearted talk focussing on the history of south australias eyre peninsula. Coffin bay author brian saunders has released a new book documenting the local flora of the lower eyre peninsula. These are absolutely gorgeous and plenty of 4x4 territory in coffin bay. Charlotte brontes jane eyre is published in london history.
This page provides a complete overview of lower eyre peninsula, south australia, australia region maps. Streaky bay is a coastal town on the western side of the eyre peninsula, in south australia just off the flinders highway 303 km north west of port lincoln and 727 km by road from adelaide. District council of lower eyre peninsula, cummins, south australia. Peter knife, president of the eyre peninsula railway preservation society describes the. Peninsula pioneer revisited, released in may 20, is an updated and expanded version of the definitive history book peninsula pioneer. Coffin bay to the west, and lincoln national park on a bay three.
The two entrance towns to the peninsula are port augusta to the east and ceduna to the west, with the lincoln highway running along the east coast and the flinders highway running along the west coast. Choose from a wide range of region map types and styles. Town built on the back of its railway forced off the rails and braces. District council of lower eyre peninsula home facebook. Explore two of south australias most pristine wilderness areas while immersing you in nature, adventure and culture.
The library is a joint use facility of the lower eyre peninsula district council and. However if you want to go to eyre peninsula i would strongly recommend port lincoln, lincoln national park and coffin bay national park. The peninsula was named after explorer edward john eyre on 7 november 1839 by george gawler, second governor of south australia the peninsulas coastline boundary was defined in 1839 as spencers gulf in its whole length, to the southern ocean from cape catastrophe to the western point of denial bay. Aboriginal people have populated eyre peninsula for many thousands of years, from the desert dwellers in the far west of the peninsula to the coastal inhabitants. It is named after explorer edward john eyre who explored parts of the peninsula in 18391841. Fungi under a microscope port lincoln times port lincoln, sa. Eyre peninsula, large promontory of south australia, projecting into the indian ocean. History of eyre peninsula early beginnings aboriginal people have populated eyre peninsula for many thousands of years, from the desert dwellers in the far west of the peninsula to the coastal inhabitants. Visit some of these great foodie locations on our 3 day margaret river tours. District council of lower eyre peninsula wikipedia. Eyre peninsula simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
On the east is spencer gulf, and on the west is the great australian bight. Birds of southern eyre peninsula nhbs field guides. The wild seas that wrap around the windswept tip of the eyre peninsula break onto a vastly contrasting coastline of monstrous sand hills, ravaged limestone cliffs and arcing, whitesand beaches. White pages, upper north, far north, eyre peninsula. Admiring fungi of lower eyre peninsular botanical bookshop. The eyre peninsula is home to national parks, ancient caves, and the nullarbor plain the vast, treeless plain that will fascinate anyone with an explorers spirit. A local author has released a book on the fungi of lower eyre peninsula. Lower eyre peninsula group south australian country fire service. From street and road map to highresolution satellite imagery of eyre peninsula.
The definitive history of the railways and tramways on eyre peninsula. The eyre peninsula destination guide south australia tours. Lower eyre eyre peninsula eyre peninsula australias. Oct 15, 2019 on october 16, 1847, jane eyre is published by smith, elder and co.
The eyre peninsula is truly extraordinary and im sure it wont stay australias best kept secret for long. A place for our communities to keep up to date with council info and. There is a silent killer invading our coastline, growing bigger and bigger each year. The eyre peninsula is a triangular peninsula in south australia. Charlotte bronte, the books author, used the pseudonym currer bell. Lower eyre peninsula formerly dc of lincoln karkoo history book committee 1984. Pages in category eyre peninsula the following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 431 total. Imagine beautiful beaches all to yourself, and huge limestone cliffs that drop dramatically into the southern ocean. Experience the best of the eyre peninsula on our eyre peninsula secrets tour. Eyre peninsula is a triangle shaped peninsula in south australia. This group aims to bring together and assist people with eyre peninsula yarns and family history.
A biological survey of the eyre peninsula, south australia. Eyre peninsula peninsula, south australia, australia. The peninsulas economy is primarily agricultural, with growing aquaculture, mini. To and about eyre peninsula by harold normandale national.