Lipson is an historic farming town on the Eyre Peninsula, located only 12 km (7.5 mi) from Tumby Bay, South Australia.

The township was named after Thomas Lipson, a naval officer born in 1783, who came to South Australia in 1836 and was appointed collector of customs and harbour master at Port Adelaide.

[7] Lipson was once a well established town, having a number of facilities including a post office, church, shop and a school.

This area has exposed granite coastal hills and cliffs that extend from Lipson Cove to Port Neill.

The island is an important rookery for roosting sea birds, including a colony of little blue penguin.