Point Labatt Conservation Park
Point Labatt Conservation Park, on the rugged coast of Eyre Peninsula is home to the only permanent colony of Australian Sea lions on mainland Australia.
With just 5,000 of these adorable creatures thought to remain in the wild, Point Labatt offers a unique opportunity to observe these rare and endangered marine mammals.
A viewing platform on the cliffs, 50 metres above the beach, lets you observe the Sea lions dozing on the beach and rocks in the sun building up their energy after several exhausting days fishing at sea.
If you're lucky you may even see playful young pups learning to swim or scampering along the beach, trying to grab the attention of the larger animals. For close-up views binoculars or a telephoto zoom lens are a must.
Other wildlife such as Pied Cormorants or Crested Terns may be seen among the Sea lions on the rocks, while graceful Ospreys and White-bellied Sea Eagles may be seen above the cliffs catching the breeze.
Point Labatt can be enjoyed as a half-day trip from the pretty seaside town of Streaky Bay, just 50 kilometres away. Or you can take in the regions highlights such as Murphy's Haystack and pack a picnic for a day of exploring.
To help protect the Sea lions natural habitat, camping and access to the aquatic reserve below is prohibited. As the cliff top viewing area is exposed, its a good idea to bring a jacket.
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