Franklin Harbour
A near-landlocked tidal bay at Cowell, prized for its oysters, calm-water fishing, crabbing and birdlife.
Franklin Harbour is a large, almost fully enclosed tidal bay connected to the Spencer Gulf by a single narrow channel, which makes it exceptionally calm and rich in marine life. The town of Cowell sits on its shore, built around oyster farming and fishing.
The protected waters are ideal for crabbing, whiting fishing and kayaking, and the surrounding wetlands draw migratory and resident birdlife. Combined with Cowell's nearby jade deposits, it makes the harbour a quietly rewarding stop on the eastern peninsula.
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- Franklin Harbour District Council office, 2017 (01).jpg by Bahnfrend , CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons