Fishing
Franklin harbour boasts spotted and silver whiting, snapper, squid, mullet, flathead, garfish, snook tommy ruff and blue crabs. The protected waters of the harbour provide a safe haven for boaties. If you don't own a boat, you might like to try your luck fishing from the recently upgraded town jetty.

Foreshore and Mangrove Boardwalk
In recent years the Cowell foreshore has seen considerable redevelopment. It boasts a well maintained grassed area and playground. The boat launching facilities have been improved with the deepening of the channel.
The development of a mangrove boardwalk has enhanced this area further. You can take a stroll and observe the marine and birdlife Cowell has to offer.

Beaches

Lucky Bay is situated 16kms north of Cowell. A safe swimming beach for children.
Flat Rock Beach - 12 kms south of Cowell. Good swimming beach.
The Knob located 13kms south of Cowell. Good swimming beach
Port Gibbon located south of The Knob. Clean wide beach.
Point Gibbon 5kms from Port Gibbon, 20kms south of Cowell. Access to beautiful sand dunes and if you are lucky, sealions.
Poverty Beach is located north of Arno Bay. A good surfing beach.

Cowell Jade
In 1965 a local farmer Harry Schiller found Nephrite Jade in the Minbrie Ranges. Cowell Jade is recognised as some of the oldest and best quality found in the world. Cowell Jade is on display and can be purchased from the Post Office or Jade Motel.

Aquaculture
Oyster farming is an important industry in Cowell, with a large number of commercial leases in the Franklin Harbour. Fin fish are also farmed in the harbour. Turner Aquaculture conducts tours of its facilities and gives demonstrations on the processes involved in the farming of oysters and kingfish.

Franklin Harbour Historical Museum
This museum can be found in the main street of Cowell, in what was the old post office building. Items on display tell of the developement of the Franklin Habour area. The Museum is opened via prior arrangement at the council chambers.

Ruston Proctor Steam Tractor Museum
This museum is situated on the Lincoln Highway.

Arts and Crafts
There is a craft shop located in the main st. "June's Gallery" is situated on the outskirts of town. Follow the signs from the highway.

Tourist Drives and Day Tours
There are many tourist drives that take in the sights of Cowell and surrounding areas. Click here for more information, including a map.