PORT LINCOLN Port Lincoln is the self proclaimed fishing ‘capitol’ of Australia. There is no doubt the capitol investment in fishing and the product itself would seem to live up to that boast. Port Lincoln is also another of those Australian cities/towns that ensures a welcoming and enjoyable visit. British naval explorer Matthew Flinders discovered the harbour in February 1802. Because of its particularly good harbour, he named it Port Lincoln rather than just Lincoln, where Flinders came from. The economy is based on the huge grain-handling facilities (a total capacity of over 337,500 tonnes), the canning and fish processing works, lambs, wool and beef, and tuna farming for the Japanese market. Home of Australia's largest commercial fishing fleet Port Lincoln now has a thriving aquaculture industry. Be sure to check out the ‘real’ fresh fish markets. The shipping of the wheat harvest is also big business. Restaurants, pubs and cafes do a thriving business in Port Lincoln. The hotels are classic structure, except for the marina tavern. The owner of Makybe Diva (the only horse to win the Melbourne Cup 3 times) is a tuna farmer in Port Lincoln. A life-sized bronze statue of The Diva stands on the town's foreshore. The Churches in Port Lincoln are approaching the century. The Museums in Port Lincoln open on various days. The Port Lincoln War Memorial is located on the northern edge of the cbd. Port Lincoln is an easy place to stay up to a week. Watch the weather though; being coastal cloudy days are prevalent.