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ruggedly beautiful region is a haven for the fishing industry, with
crayfish, abalone and shark being the main catch. Probably one of the
first "tourists" was Dutch explorer Peter Nuyts, who sailed past
in 1627 aboard his ship Gulden Zeepard (Golden Seahorse). Mathew Flinders
followed in 1802, naming the bay after the bands of colour in the water
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explorer Edward John Eyre was
more interested in fresh water, setting up a depot nearby in 1840. Today
all the modern comforts can be found, plus a number of historic buildings,
walks and rock formations popular with photographers.
Attractions
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- FAUSER'S
MUSEUM Here is portrayed a century of local history in period
costume and some superbly-restored vintage cars and farming
machinery.
- MURPHY'S
HAYSTACKS This is a collection of huge wind- worn pink granite
boulders - estimated to be more than 1500 million years old. The
phenomena occurs forty kilometres southeast of Streaky Bay and is
explained by interpretive signs near the car park and walkways. A
key can be obtained from Streaky Bay Council Office to enable closer
driving access to these bizarre outcrops.
- POINT
LABATT Situated around fifty-five kilometres south of Streaky
Bay, Point Labatt has the only permanent colony of sea lions on the
Australian mainland.
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