Stun'sail-boom River

Stun'sail Boom River, located on the south coast of Kangaroo Island, South Australia, is a picturesque waterway formed by the confluence of the North West and North East Rivers. Flowing southward for approximately 9 kilometers, it descends 18 meters before emptying into the Southern Ocean. The river's name originates from the discovery of a stun'sail boom at its mouth in 1836, a term referring to a spar used to extend the studding sails on a sailing ship. The area is rich in maritime history, notably marked by the 1906 wreck of the French merchant ship Montebello near its mouth. Today, Stun'sail Boom River offers a serene natural setting, ideal for exploration and appreciation of Kangaroo Island's coastal beauty.