Cowell Jade Motel

Property Description

21 modern family, queen, twin and single 3 star units, all R/C airconditioning, ensuite, colour TV and direct dial phone, fridge, toasters, tea and coffee, electric blankets, free Austar, 24 hour check-in. Inspections are welcome. Large range of quality products including jade jewellery and carvings., ornaments and gemstones.

Internet access available in each room. Fax machine available at reception.

Carparking provided directly outside each room.

8pm check-in or arrange later time.

$10 charge extra per person.

Franklin Harbour, a 48sqkm natural harbour with calm, fish filled waters, has for many years fostered Cowell's reputation as one of the best fishing destintions in South Australia.

Now it is also helping to put Cowell on the map as an pyster producer.

The harbour, named after the 19th century explorer, supports an array of fish including whiting, snapper, snook, tommy ruff, flathead, garfish and squid. Crabs are also caught night and day in the shallows, while the mangroves swamp south of town is a haven for birds. The Harbours popularity has been backed by many forshore development, including the depening of the boating channel, a tidal aqautic area, sheltered barbeque facilities and a large adventure playground. But there is also plenty to do away from the water. Cowell boasts one of the largest jade deposits in the world and the famed Gumnuts children's author May Gibbs spent part of ther life here.

Settled in 1853, Cowell has developed into a substantial township with a variety of shops, telly centre with internet access, accomodation and sporting facilities.

Travelling south from Whyalla, first building on the left on approach to Cowell.