South Australia (Southeast Region)
Port MacDonnell
The southern-most sea port in the state, Port MacDonnell is the base for a large lobster fishing fleet. It began life as a busy outport early last century. The arrival of the railway ended its importance as a port. The coast around Port MacDonnell is spectacular and rugged, with plenty of opportunities for scenic drives and bushwalking. Take the scenic drive to Cape Northumberland lighthouse for rewarding views of rocky coastline.
Dingly Dell Conservation Park
Two kilometres from Port MacDonnell is a small conservation park set aside to conserve the native vegetation of the lower South East, especially the very rare Dingley Dell gum.

Dingley Dell is also a pretty cottage the former home of colonial poet and renowned horseman Adam Lindsay Gordon. The cottage dates from the 1860s and has been restored and refurnished to reflect I9th century lifestyle. Some of Gordon's belongings can still be seen at the cottage. Set in the natural scrubland of Dingley Dell Conservation Park, the cottage grounds offer picnic facilities and nature walks in the area which inspired Gordon.

Attractions
  • FISH FARM Recently opened at Mt. Schank, the Fish Farm provides facilities, allowing you to see the hatcheries and buy fresh fish, including trout and yabbies.
  • MARITIME MUSEUM In the former District Council Offices, this museum has a collection of artefacts taken from the wrecks of the more than twenty five ships that sank off Port MacDonnell between 1844 and 1347.
  • MOUNT SCHANK WALK Mount Schank, an extinct volcano, is north of Port MacDonnell on the road to Mount Gambler A walking track has been built on the outside of the crater and also in its interior to allow visitors to fully explore this fascinating geological phenomenon. From the top, there are spectacular views of the country.