Explore Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Port Lincoln, SA map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of South Australia or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Port Lincoln and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Port Lincoln.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Port Lincoln |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Port Lincoln |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -34.72856 |
| Longitude | 135.85628 |
| Population | 13,810 |
| Density | 403.8 /km² |
| Area | 34.2 km² |
| Elevation | 32 m |
| Postcode | 5606 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 252 km west |
Port Lincoln is a locality in the City Of Port Lincoln local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of 13,810. The locality covers an area of 34.2 km², giving a population density of about 403.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 32 m above sea level. It lies approximately 252 km west of Adelaide. Port Lincoln is located at 34.7286°S, 135.8563°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5606. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Port Lincoln spreads across a peninsula, a collection of suburbs and industries clinging to the northern shores of Boston Bay. It lies 247.5 km west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 279°T), and is situated 38.3 km south-south-west of Tumby Bay. The land here is a gentle rise from the sea, a tapestry of coastal scrub and resilient grasses that give way to more cultivated fields inland, a landscape shaped by the persistent kiss of the Southern Ocean. The air often carries the clean, sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the vastness of the water that defines Port Lincoln’s character. The bay itself is a broad, sheltering arm, its waters a shifting palette of blues and greens that reflect the wide, often brilliant sky. This is a place where the land meets the sea with a quiet, unpretentious grace, where the horizon feels both immense and intimately close, and where the rhythm of the tides seems to set the pace for daily life.
The story of Port Lincoln is deeply entwined with the sea and the bounty it provides. Established as a strategic port and intended as the capital of South Australia, its early days were marked by ambitious plans that eventually shifted focus to the region's agricultural and pastoral potential, particularly sheep grazing and cereal cropping, alongside the burgeoning fishing industry. Today, Port Lincoln remains a powerhouse of Australia's seafood industry, a vital hub for tuna fishing and aquaculture that underpins much of its economy. The deep, sheltered waters of Boston Bay are a natural advantage, fostering a robust commercial fishing fleet and a processing sector that brings global recognition to the region. This economic bedrock, built on the ocean's generosity and the hard work of its people, provides a steady pulse to the life of Port Lincoln, a constant reminder of its maritime heritage and its enduring connection to the sea.
The cultural fabric of Port Lincoln is a vibrant weave of community spirit and a deep appreciation for its coastal setting. While professional sporting teams in the major leagues are largely based in Adelaide, the passion for sport is evident in local clubs and the enthusiastic following of national competitions like the Big Bash League, where the summer evenings often resonate with the crack of the bat. Annual events, such as the Tunarama Festival, celebrate the town’s maritime identity with a lively blend of competition, entertainment, and community gathering. World-famous landmarks are few in number, but the natural attractions of Port Lincoln are its true treasures: the pristine beaches that stretch along the coastline, offering tranquil bays and surf breaks, and the surrounding conservation parks that showcase the unique flora and fauna of the Eyre Peninsula. For those seeking higher education, the local campus of the Eyre Peninsula is a valuable resource. While Port Lincoln may not be a global epicentre for celebrity, it has nurtured individuals who have made their mark, a testament to the character and resilience fostered by this coastal community.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Port Lincoln, South Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Port Lincoln, in the City Of Port Lincoln local government area.
Detailed location data for Port Lincoln includes the postcode (5606), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Port Lincoln), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Port Lincoln is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |