South Island (South Australia)

South Island
South Island as viewed from the nearby coastline circa 1912
(State Library of South Australia PRG 280/1/3/237)
South Island is located in South Australia
South Island
South Island
Geography
LocationSpencer Gulf
Coordinates35°14′S 136°50′E / 35.23°S 136.83°E / -35.23; 136.83
Highest elevation18 m (59 ft)[1]
Administration

South Island (also called Peter Island, South Islet and West Bay Island) is an island located in the Australian state of South Australia at the south end of Pondalowie Bay on the south-west extremity of Yorke Peninsula about 11 kilometres (6.8 miles) north-west by west of the town of Stenhouse Bay. The island has enjoyed protected area status since 1970 and since 1977, it has been part of the Innes National Park.

  1. ^ Robinson et al, 1996, page 284