tourism is becoming more important, thanks to the scenic beauty and coastal locality. easy access to both spencer gulf and the great australian bight make port lincoln a good place for yachting, scuba diving, shark cage diving and game fishing. the city also is the regional centre for government administration, corporate services and commerce to eyre peninsula. however, many state government functions are gradually being closed as state government becomes more centralised in adelaide. during the past decade, there has been a big increase in building houses and commercial buildings.