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Port Lincoln (Neptune Islands)

Great whites, sea lions, and wild Eyre Peninsula coastlines from a seafood capital base

Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 23 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Port Lincoln (Neptune Islands)

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

23 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

Marine Parks SA - Shark cage diving - Official overview, licensed operators, and sustainability policy links for Neptune Islands white-shark tours.
South Australian White Shark Tour Licensing Policy (PDF) - Government policy for safety and sustainability requirements for licensed white shark tours.
Parks SA - Neptune Islands Conservation Park - Park access rules (Prohibited Area), location context, and management overview.
Marine Parks SA - Thorny Passage Marine Park - Marine park description, habitats, and whale-watching context near Port Lincoln.

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

23 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.

Marine Parks SA - Shark cage diving - Official overview, licensed operators, and sustainability policy links for Neptune Islands white-shark tours.
South Australian White Shark Tour Licensing Policy (PDF) - Government policy for safety and sustainability requirements for licensed white shark tours.
Parks SA - Neptune Islands Conservation Park - Park access rules (Prohibited Area), location context, and management overview.
Marine Parks SA - Thorny Passage Marine Park - Marine park description, habitats, and whale-watching context near Port Lincoln.

- Zoning and boundaries reference for trip planning.

PIRSA - Recreational fishing rules (licensing) - Confirms South Australia does not require a recreational fishing licence, while rules still apply.

Marine Safety SA - Whales and dolphins - Approach-distance and safe viewing guidance for marine mammals.

Australian Sea Lion interaction guidance (PDF) - Distances and behavior guidance for safe, low-impact sea lion interactions.

Bureau of Meteorology - Port Lincoln climate averages - Long-term monthly temperature and rainfall averages used for season planning.

Bureau of Meteorology - Spencer Gulf coastal waters forecast - Operational marine forecast for winds and sea conditions relevant to boat trips.

Parks SA - Free coastal parks entry (seasonal program) - Current information on waived entry fees for selected coastal parks (check dates).

Parks SA - Lincoln National Park booking (vehicle entry) - Vehicle entry payments and related booking information for Lincoln National Park.

Parks SA - Coffin Bay National Park booking (vehicle entry) - Vehicle entry payments and related booking information for Coffin Bay National Park.

Spencer Gulf Searoad - Timetable - Shows current ferry timetable and service suspension notices.

District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula - Port Lincoln Airport - Airport location, distance to town, and airline service summary.

Qantas - Port Lincoln airport guide - Ground transport options at Port Lincoln Airport.

Tunarama Festival (official site) - Festival timing and program information for January travel planning.

ABC News - Tunarama (context and dates) - Independent reporting on festival activities and timing.

Australia.com - Shark cage diving in Port Lincoln - National tourism reference for Port Lincoln shark cage diving.

Neptune Islands Group (Ron and Valerie Taylor) Marine Park management plan (PDF) - Marine park zoning intent and management objectives for the Neptune Islands area.

Marine Parks SA - Marine park zones explained - Overview of South Australia marine park zone types such as sanctuary and restricted access zones.

Port Lincoln tourism - Lincoln National Park (Memory Cove permit notes) - Local destination guidance including Memory Cove access limits and planning notes.

South Australia tourism - Port Lincoln - Official South Australian tourism board overview for the destination.