point labatt conservation park

crushertim

Went to look at the Sea Lions, the viewing area is perched on the edge of a cliff looking down on them, at least 50 when we were there I guess.Binoculars are handy to see their behaviour close up, so graceful in the sea but look so clumsy on the rocks! Well worth the drive.

rebeccaonisland

Great day trip for when the weather is fine - it is freezing cold up on the cliffs in the winter! Good observation point.

LesleyR796

The drive down to the area was on a dirt road but once there seeing the sealions moving around and swimming in their natural habitat was good. You couldn't get down to them which is a good thing but there is a viewing platform.

525vickiec

loved watching the sea lions basking in the sun....I took lots of photos of them, the view from the platform was amazing too

bobc431

Hi,the dirt road to point labatt from streaky is not the best,,but it is worth the drive,,(50km) the viewing platform is on the clifftop and in good condition,the sea lions laze on the rocks below,and swim in the rock pools,(binoculars would be a good thing to take) the viewing is free,,and both adults and kids will enjoy the experience,,,,enjoy,,,

JElliot32

It is a bit of a goat track from Streaky Bay (50 km) to get to the viewing platform perched high above the sea lion colony - but well worth the effort. It is a long way down but they are quite easy to spy, even with the naked eye, in the water and stretched out on the beach and the rocks. Most of the massive torsos are immobile - my partner commented it 'looked like there'd been a massacre.' Bring binoculars - and food and water too as it is a long way from civilisation.The coast is wild and untamed, which enhances the whole spectacle, and there are nearby dune systems to scramble over. Good views to be had.A hazard on the road is not just the rocks or corrugations but the number of shingle-back lizards - I have never seen so many.

125keithw

In 8,500Klm's this was one of the most memorable sights of the trip. One can only imagine standing on the purpose built platform looking down upon these beautiful creatures bathing in the sun on the rocks while the little one frolic in the still pools beside them. Nature at it's best, and so untouched by the human element.

244karent244

Wow! We enjoyed a stunning day of touring around Streaky Bay, with beautiful scenery, but this spectacular view of a sealion colony is unique. No charge and good walking paths to look out points. Take binoculars or a good camera zoom lens, and great views are on offer. Highly recommended.

JummaBee

There are some magnificent views from various points around the park and all are worth turning off the road to explore. Watch out for the wildlife on the road and in particular the corregations...constant and unrelenting!

keithw429

How good is this place. To stand there and watch the sea lions lying around in the sun while their little ones splashed around in the still pools beside them. Awesome, one can only feel sorry for people that pass by this way and don't make the effort to see this beautiful part of our own natural wonderland.And it doesn't cost a cent.

johnsS512AF

This is a wilderness area with only a viewing platform 100 metres above the beach with shear cliffs and no way down. This is fantastic, as without access to the beach, the Sealion colony won’t be exploited by tourism operators or people going into their area. We saw about 30 sealions in 4 distinct separate groups as they lay sunning themselves on the beach while the “kids” swam around the shallow pools in the rocks. There is about 40 kilometres of gravel road but no problems in getting there, even with a 2 wheel drive vehicle.

monandben08

Fantastic little look out over the sea lion colony! We didn't expect to see so many, and figured it would just be a right time of the year kind of thing, but there were at least 40 of them in view! Just brilliant! Take some binoculars or a camera with a good zoom! Definately worth a look! And it's free!!

Kerpatt

Point L'abattage offre une vue plongeante sur les falaises alentour, les rochers de plusieurs couleurs, et la mer dans un dégradé de bleu au vert...On distingue nettement une colonie de lions de mer qui se prélassent sur les rochers.