Excursion Port lincoln seafood story & tasting tour at Port Lincoln

Learn the rich fishing history of the 'Seafood Capital of Australia', see the largest commercial fishing fleet in the Southern Hemisphere, visit Axel Stenross Maritime Museum and taste local flavours on this half-day excursion.

Axel Stenross Maritime Museum

Depart the pier for a brief transfer to your first stop - Axel Stenross Maritime Museum - and gain an excellent insight to the shipping, fishing and boating history of the region. The museum is housed in a classic 'bloke's shed' and is filled with exhibits and artifacts from Port Lincoln's maritime past. Included is the history of boat building by Axel Stenross and his original blacksmiths shop along with his living quarters. Your visit to the museum includes a short video presentation followed by a guided tour by one of the passionate museum volunteers.

The Fresh Fish Place, Guided Tour, Filleting Demonstration, Seafood Tasting, Fish and Chips

Continue to the Fresh Fish Place where you will see the vast majority of seafood on sale for the public. Witness a filleting demonstration on your tour of the processing area followed by a tasting of their smoked and pickled seafood followed by it's the best Fish and Chips Port Lincoln has to offer.

Port Lincoln Marina

Next, rejoin your coach and venture down to the marina - home of the largest commercial fishing fleet in the southern hemisphere, including Tuna Fleet and the impressive Spencer Gulf Prawn Fleet. Learn about the origins of the Port Lincoln tuna industry which has made many self-made millionaires. In fact, Port Lincoln was once known as having the most millionaires per capita in Australia.

The tour concludes back at the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Axel Stenross Maritime Museum, Fresh Fish

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair.