Fishery Bay is a pristine surf beach, celebrated for its crystal-clear waters, sweeping white sands, and clean, powerful breaks.

 

 

Recognised as one of Australia’s top coastal destinations, it is far more than a place of natural beauty, it is a sacred site of deep cultural and spiritual significance to us, the Nauo people.

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As Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, we extend a heartfelt welcome to all who visit our Nauo Country.

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We invite you to walk gently, listen deeply, and show respect for our lands and waters.

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In doing so, you help ensure that Fishery Bay remains not only a breathtaking landscape, but a living testament to Nauo culture, strength, identity, and continuity.

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Nauo Aboriginal people are the traditional custodians of the Lower Eyre Peninsula, including the sacred lands and waters surrounding Fishery Bay.

 

Our deep connection to this Country spans tens of thousands of years, with cultural practices such as fishing, hunting, gathering, and storytelling rooted in the rhythms of sky, land, and sea.

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In 2023, after generations of resilience and determination, our people were formally recognised with Native Title over 11,408 square kilometres of ancestral territory, including Fishery Bay.

 

This recognition by the Federal Court affirms our enduring spiritual and cultural connection to Country and pays tribute to the resilience of our community.

 

Despite facing near annihilation during the Frontier Wars, the brutal impacts of colonisation, and the violent incursions of whalers whose actions had a particularly devastating effect on the Nauo people, our strength, culture and survival endure.

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Fishery Bay holds profound significance to our people.

 

The return of custodianship marks a powerful moment of healing and renewal. We walk forward with pride, caring for Country, sharing our stories, and guiding future generations in preserving the cultural heritage of this pristine coastal landscape.

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Nauo Aboriginal Corporation