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Point Turton is a peaceful seaside town overlooking beautiful Hardwicke
Bay.
In years gone by it was a shipping port for the area's barley crop and quarried flux.
It was also used for the districts mail service.
At low tide, just south of the jetty can be seen a "boiler" the only remains of
the shipwrecked tug "Yulta"
which ran aground in 1926 when coming into Point Turton.
Originally this ship was known as the "James Comrie" ( in the 1880's ),
a mail steamer which serviced both sides of Yorke Peninsula.
It was later converted to a tug and renamed the "Yulta".
Point Turton is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination as its sheltered bay
allows year round
boating and sailing.
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Innes National Park is approx. 30 minutes drive and has spectacular views,
flora / fauna and wildlife to see.
Jetty, beach and rock fishing.
Good boat fishing.
Water skiing and wind surfing.
Coastal Scenic Drive, through Wildlife and Wildflower Parks.
Museum, arts and craft displays at nearby Warooka.
Hotel at nearby Warooka.
Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Churches.
Golf, Bowls and Tennis.
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