Port Lowly
Point lowly is the tip of a small peninsula north north east of whyalla in the upper spencer gulf region of south australia the wider peninsula is shared by a combination of defence industrial residential recreational and tourism interests.
Port lowly. The icons of the peninsula are the historic point lowly lighthouse and the mass breeding aggregation of giant australian cuttlefish which occurs inshore each winter. Dolphins and birdlife often frequent the waters around point lowly. Port bonython just west of point lowly processes liquid hydrocarbons. The mixture is processed separating the liquids into crude oil naphtha and lpg.
Turning to the right off port lincoln highway we followed the access road that takes you past port bonython which is home to santos hydrocarbon processing plant and. Port bonython lies immediately to the north west and is marked for future industrial expansion driven by anticipated growth in the state s mining industry. No power available at the point lowly camping area site but flushing toilets and cold showers are available. Port bonython lies immediately to the north west and is marked for future industrial expansion driven by anticipated growth in the state s mining industry.
This place has it all great views good fishing clean facilities its a credit to the whyalla council. The point lowly cottages offer rustic accommodation for families and groups in two historic stone cottages each with 29 dormitory style beds including 2x double bunk beds in each cottage plus recreation room. As of 1 july 2013 a camping permit system was introduced at point lowly at time of this post it is 8 00 per day. Budget and free camping options at point lowly fitzgerald bay cost 10 00 per night up to a maximum of 14 days.
Enjoy peaceful surrounds spectacular views of the point lowly. The cottages are situated 40 kilometres north of whyalla off port augusta road. Point lowly is the tip of a small peninsula north north east of whyalla in the upper spencer gulf region of south australia the wider peninsula is shared by a combination of defence industrial residential recreational and tourism interests. Port bonython lies immediately to the north west and is marked for future industrial expansion driven by anticipated growth in the state s mining industry.
A dump point is close by however all supplies will need to brought with you. The mixture of crude oil and natural gas liquids is pumped through a 659km long pipeline from moomba. Travelling from whyalla to port augusta and the last off road excursion is to port bonython and point lowly. The cottages are situated 40 kilometres north of whyalla off port augusta road.
Servicing 50 ships a year is a jetty 2400 metres long was completed in 1984.