Port Kenny, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Port KennySouth Australia |
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Port Kenny Hotel
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 Port Kenny
Location in South Australia
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| Established | 1912 |
| Postcode(s) | 5671 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Location | 655 km (407 mi) West of Adelaide |
| LGA(s) | District Council of Elliston |
| State electorate(s) | Flinders |
| Federal Division(s) | Grey |
Port Kenny is a small town located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. It's a key spot for local farmers, professional fishermen, and visitors. The town currently has a very small population.
A Look Back in Time
The town of Port Kenny was planned out in 1912. Governor Bosanquet named the town after Michael Kenny, who owned land nearby. The town grew a little, especially after the local hotel opened in 1939.
Port Kenny was very important for handling grain and wool from the surrounding farms. Grain continued to be shipped from Port Kenny until the 2000s. Even in the late 1920s, the area was known for recreational fishing. People who liked to fish, called anglers, would travel to this small place. They came to catch fish like trevally and salmon.
Where is Port Kenny?
Port Kenny is located on Venus Bay. This bay is a very calm area, protected from the open ocean. It has special features like tidal flats (muddy areas covered by water at high tide), mangrove swamps (trees that grow in salty water), small islands, and shallow beaches.
The nearby town of Venus Bay is close to the entrance of the bay. Port Kenny, however, is on the northern side of the bay. The land around the town is quite flat. It is mainly used for agriculture, which means farming.
What People Do in Port Kenny
Farming is the main way people make a living in Port Kenny. Farmers grow cereal crops like wheat and barley, and they also raise livestock (farm animals).
Tourism also helps the town's economy. Visitors can stay at the town hotel or the caravan park. Port Kenny is a good starting point to visit other places nearby. The town's jetty (a pier for boats) and the waters around it are great for fishing. People often catch whiting, flathead, trevally, and garfish there.
