Memory Cove
A secluded bay deep in Lincoln National Park, with white sand and clear water ringed by scrubby hills; daily vehicle numbers are limited, and the name honours Flinders' crew.
Memory Cove lies at the southeastern tip of Jussieu Peninsula within a wilderness reserve. In 1802, crew members of the explorer Matthew Flinders were lost in nearby waters, and he named the bay in their memory. A memorial plaque stands by the bay. The water here is clear and calm, making it one of the most beautiful bays in South Australia, suitable for swimming, snorkelling and picnicking, and there are a few campsites nearby. To protect the environment, only a limited number of vehicles are admitted each day. You must book in advance on the South Australian national parks website and collect the gate key from the Port Lincoln visitor centre. The access road is about 20 km of gravel, rough in places and harder after rain, so a 4WD is safer. It is about 1.5 hours one way from Port Lincoln and can be combined with Lincoln National Park on the same day.
Opening hours
Open all day (reservation required; limited vehicles)
Nearby sights
- Hopkins Island
- Lincoln National Park
- Sleaford Bay
- Port Lincoln Foreshore & Town Jetty
- Neptune Islands
- Axel Stenross Maritime Museum
- Mikkira Station
- Whalers Way