Port Germein

We left Victor Harbor 3 days ago, heading up through Adelaide, Port Pirie, Port Augusta then down the coast to arrive in Port Lincoln this afternoon. We will be staying here a few days as it is a pretty spot with plenty to do.

On the way we found a perfect “gem” of a spot really just by accident. There was a small sign on the side of the highway pointing to “a heritage jetty”. Mal loves jettys so we headed off the road to another almost deserted town with what is apparently the “longest timber jetty in Australia”.  1.8kms. The town is called Port Germein and was stunning. Heaps of old stone buildings looking over the jetty and the Spencer Gulf. We could live there!!! I even found the house I loved…but not for sale! The main thing that keeps the locals busy is crab fishing (and farming). Port Germein is one of the reasons we bought a caravan. Just having the ability to find spots like this and pull up and stay, is the reason we are out here exploring.

1.8 kms long...we walked it twice
The old timber jetty
The old lighthouse
A just caught Blue Swimmer Crab
Crab cooking facilities

 

 

As the sun went down
Left click on the photo to enlarge...I could live in the home with the red roof on the right of the jetty. (probably an old stone hotel)


4 thoughts on “Port Germein”

  1. Hi Guys,
    we are very envious of the great spots you are capturing and sharing. Did Mal catch the blue swimmer crab? The red roof home looks like a great spot for the rest of us to do some “free camping”…..in your new front yard.

    Keep up the great (non)work. We look forward to tagging along one day in the not too distant future.
    Sylvia & John

  2. Great photo’s…. Hey Mal, I am not sure when you hit Perth but on the 24/2 we are going up to the shack at Wedge island for the night for the Bucks thang. Be great to have your company. STeve.

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