The area was one of the earliest settlements in the infant colony of Boston Bay. There was a lack of fresh water and prevalence of arid interior that resulted in the development remaining staggered. The place was well considered earlier for the capital of South Australia. The area is placed on the southern end of Eyre Peninsular Port Lincoln and is 672 kms by road from Adelaide. Modern irrigation methods have been installed currently. The port hosts a large cannery where the tuna which is caught in these waters is processed.
