Description

51 kms from Streaky Bay. Drive duration half day The Point Labatt Conservation Park is a 'must visit' nature-based experience. A purpose-built viewing platform 50m above the colony allows you to closely observe the only permanent colony on the Australian mainland of Australian sea lions (Neophoca cinera) with the aid of interpretative signage. Binoculars and / or a telephoto lens are recommended for enhanced viewing. One of Australia's most endangered marine mammals and the worlds' rarest sea lions, they cohabitate with New Zealand fur seals. Upward of 50 sea lions and seals can be seen under the cliff face all year-round as they frolic, laze, swim and fish on the shoreline. Sea birds such as black-faced shags, red-necked stints and crested terns congregate on the rocks amongst the sea lions.