Jones Island (South Australia)

Jones Island
Jones Island is located in South Australia
Jones Island
Jones Island
Geography
LocationGreat Australian Bight
Coordinates33°11′05″S 134°21′59″E / 33.18481°S 134.3663°E / -33.18481; 134.3663
Area8 ha (20 acres)[1]
Administration
Australia

Jones Island is an island in the Australian state of South Australia located at the mouth of Baird Bay in the north end of Anxious Bay about 45 kilometres (28 miles) south-southeast of the town of Streaky Bay on the west coast of Eyre Peninsula. The island is notable as a breeding site for Australian sea lions and Australian pelicans. The island has enjoyed protected area status since 1967 and as of 1972, it has been part of the Baird Bay Islands Conservation Park.

  1. ^ Robinson et al, 1996, page 177