Cowell is situated on Franklin Harbour approximately halfway between Port Augusta and Port Lincoln, it is an ideal place for visitors to break a long journey or to take a holiday and enjoy the pleasant climate and relaxed life style.

One of the safest and best fishing areas in South Australia, Franklin Harbour is a land-locked bay with a narrow entrance through which boats have access to the harbour's calm waters.

The sheltered waters of the harbour offer the fishermen spotted and silver whiting, snapper, squid, mullet, flathead, garfish, snook, tommy ruff and blue crabs.

Foreshore developments have included deepening of the boating channel and construction of a boardwalk from which you can observe at close quarters the many types of marine and bird life which inhabit this area. Provision of a sheltered BBQ area including an adventure playground make it an ideal picnic area. An enclosed tidal aquatic area adjacent to the jetty and boat launching ramp provides unrestricted access to sea water swimming.

Shaded, coin operated BBQ's are situated at the foreshore adjacent to the lawn area and playground. Public Toilets with access for disabled are provided.
 
Information from the District Council of Franklin Harbour website
Visit their website for more information and maps of the town and local area.