welcome to c!ffin bay visitco!nbay.com.au 3 Today, Co!n Bay is a thriving town with a permanent population of around 650, which swells to over 4,000 in the summer months. The region is famous for its oysters - the most sustainable seafood industry in Australia. As the open ocean lies 25 nautical miles from the township, the protected bays, estuaries, and channels o"er ideal opportunities for water activities such as sailing, scuba diving, boating, and #shing. Situated on the western tip of the Southern Eyre Peninsula is the idyllic township of Co!n Bay, approximately 45 km by road northwest of Port Lincoln. The Town overlooks the pristine waters of the Thorny Passage Marine Park, a complex estuary ecosystem that includes Douglas Bay, Yangie Bay, Du$on Bay, Kellidie Bay, and Co!n Bay. These bays are nursery sites - crucial for the reproduction of vulnerable birds and marine animals. Some of the wildlife found here includes kangaroos, emus, seahorses, dolphins, as well as endangered species like the Australian Sea Lion, Pygmy Possum, and the Pied Oystercatcher. As our charming town is surrounded by sea and national parks, it’s the perfect place for those who love nature.
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