Cape Finniss (also spelt Cape Finnis) is a headland located at the southern extremity of Anxious Bay on the west coast of Eyre Peninsula in South Australia about 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) Northwest by west of the town of Elliston. It is described as being ‘a rocky headland with a rounded top, 47 metres (154 feet) high.’ Cape Finniss is linked by a submerged reef which is considered to be ‘remnants of a once more prominent Cape Finnis(s)’ to the Waldegrave Islands which are located to the cape's north west.[1][2][3][4]

Cape Finniss
South Australia
Cape Finniss is located in South Australia
Cape Finniss
Cape Finniss
Coordinates33°37′25″S 134°49′45″E / 33.62361°S 134.82917°E / -33.62361; 134.82917
Elevation47 m (154 ft)[1]
Location6 km (4 mi) Northwest by west of Elliston
LGA(s)District Council of Elliston

References

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  1. ^ a b Sailing Directions (Enroute), Pub. 175: North, West, and South Coasts of Australia (PDF). Sailing Directions. United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. 2017. p. 178.
  2. ^ "Cape Finniss". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
  3. ^ South Australia. Department of Marine and Harbors (DMH) (1985), The Waters of South Australia a series of charts, sailing notes and coastal photographs, Dept. of Marine and Harbors, South Australia, p. chart 38, ISBN 978-0-7243-7603-2
  4. ^ Robinson, A. C.; Canty, P.; Mooney, T.; Rudduck, P. (1996). "South Australia's offshore islands" (PDF). Australian Heritage Commission. p. 186. ISBN 978-0-644-35011-2. Retrieved 13 December 2013.