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Boating, fishing, beachcombing, swimming, bird watching, whale watching and nature walks are all popular activities in this park. A variety of designated campgrounds in the park offer easy access to the beaches, bays and walking trails. Lincoln National Park overlooks Boston Bay, the largest natural harbour in Australia, with granite headlands, sheltered bays and scenic offshore islands. On the southern side of the park are the massive, wind-sculpted sand dunes of the Sleaford-Wanna dune system and the pounding surf of the Southern Ocean. The Sleaford-Wanna track offers some of the best sand dune driving experiences on the Eyre Peninsula. Follow the red marker posts and be rewarded with scenery of massive wind-sculpted sand dunes, pounding surf and rugged limestone cliffs along the Southern Ocean. Each year between May and October, you may spot southern right whales swimming off the Sleaford Bay coastline in the Thorny Passage Marine Park. The whales travel from sub-Antarctic waters to the sheltered and warmer seas of southern Australia where they gather at special “nursery” beaches to give birth and nurse their young, and mate before migrating back to Antarctic waters in spring. The most accessible whale spotting is from the Wanna and Lone Pine lookouts.
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when hiking, wear sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreen
be aware of weather conditions and avoid walking during the hottest part of the day
make sure you have appropriate weather proof clothing
carry enough water to be self-sufficient
please be respectful of other users at all times
stay on the designated trails and connector tracks for your own safety, and prevent the spread of declared weeds to other areas in the park
ensure someone knows your approximate location and expected time of return
take appropriate maps.
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Strong currents and rips can make swimming dangerous in this area. Do not climb on, or fish from slippery rocks.
When 4WDriving in the park and on the beach, it is important to be aware of the following:
Standard road rules apply when driving anywhere in the park, including the laws for speed limits, drink driving, vehicle registration and seat belts.
Take extreme care when driving in the park – be aware of blind corners, crests and narrow two-way tracks.
Observe all track and safety signs, especially ‘No public access’ signs.
Do not take your vehicle off the designated tracks. Wildlife can be threatened and precious habitat and indigenous sites can be damaged by off track driving.
Check tide times before driving on beaches and avoid driving on beaches at high tide.
Expect varying road conditions along beaches, with sandy, boggy and rocky patches.
Getting bogged in sand is common. Make sure you know what to do in the event of getting bogged and always carry a shovel.
When driving on sand, deflate your tyres as appropriate for your vehicle. Don’t forget to reinflate your tyres to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure before leaving the park. Take care when lowering tyre pressure as there is risk you could roll the tyre off its rim. Also, remember that lower tyre pressure can mean a change in how the vehicle handles.
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The western (Sleaford) entrance/exit of the ‘Sleaford to Wanna’ 4WD track is being impacted by mobile sand dunes, the track may be obstructed or difficult to negotiate. Please consider using alternative access.
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