Baudin Beach

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Baudin Beach is located on the north coast of Kangaroo Island, 12 km west of Penneshaw, off the coast of South Australia. It is named after the French explorer Nicolas Baudin who in 1803 anchored in nearby Hog Bay to take on fresh water.

Prior to 2002, Baudin Beach was known as American Beach[1], the name given to the subdivision of the area in 1966. The name was changed to avoid confusion with the originally named American Beach which is located a short distance north of the subdivision. The original owner was Clem Bessell, and the sales agent Cliff Hawkins Pty. Ltd. The area is still often referred to as "Bessell's".

Baudin Beach comprises 207 allotments[2] , each mainly in excess of 800 square metres. Some 30%[3] of the allotments are a mix of permanent and holiday homes, the remaining allotments being undeveloped.

There are no shopping facilities in Baudin Beach, and the area is without a reticulated water supply. However, Kangaroo Island Council plans to develop facilities.[4] Boat launching is possible from a recently improved boat ramp. Next to the boat ramp is a copper sculpture of Mary Beckwith, reputedly the first recorded European woman to set foot on South Australian soil. [5]

The waters of Eastern Cove immediately adjoining Baudin Beach are renowned for King George whiting.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Geoscience Australia. Place Names Search: Baudin Beach. Retrieved on 2007-07-09.
  2. ^ Lands Titles Office, Filed Plans 7761,7762
  3. ^ Kangaroo Island Assessment Book
  4. ^ Kangaroo Island Council. Baudin Beach. Retrieved on 2007-07-09.
  5. ^ SA Central. Kangaroo Island Beaches. Retrieved on 2007-07-12.