Beachport Walking Trails

Walking Trail brochures are available at the Beachport Visitor Information Centre or download your Costal Trailing brochure here

Jack & Hilda McArthur Walk - Woolley Lake Walk and Lookout

Time: 45min Grade: Easy

This picturesque walk in the Beachport Conservation Park takes you under a canopy of trees around the shores of Woolley Lake. The short detour to the lookout offers rewarding panoramic views of Beachport, Lake George, the Southern Ocean, the Woakwine Ranges and Rivoli Bay.

Lanky’s Walk

Time: 30min Grade: Easy

Located in Railway Terrace toward the entrance to the Beachport Conservation Park. Follow a well-defined path through natural bush with a diverse variety of native plants. At the end of this walk is Lanky’s Well, which was dug to provide water for the Police horses. Lanky Kana, a member of the local Buandik people, was employed by the Police as a tracker. Part of his duties included the care of the horses and he also camped by the well, hence the name.

Chambers Walk

Time: 30min Grade: Easy

Take a stroll along the beach front walk from the jetty to the outlet and experience the ever changing moods of Rivoli Bay.

Lighthouse Walk & Lookout

Time: 5 min Grade: Easy

A short walk through the dunes passing the Cape Martin lighthouse and overlooking the boatyard, home to the local rock lobster boats during winter. The Penguin Island Lighthouse was built in 1878 and the ruins are visible from the lookout. Penguin Island is a sanctuary and home to Fairy Penguins and other sea birds. The Cape Martin lighthouse was established on the mainland in 1960.

Beachport Centennial Park & Lagoon

Time: 30 min Grade: Easy

Located in the centre of town, the lagoon has been developed by Council and offers a pleasant walk, playgrounds, BBQs and sporting facilities. Spur Winged Plover, Teal Duck, Silver Gull, Cormorant, White Faced Herron and Black Duck visit the lagoon. In 2013 a range of sculptures representing local wildlife located in and around the lagoon.

Wendy’s Walk

Time: 45min Grade: Moderate

Access located from Foster Street, climb halfway up the stairs and turn right at post number 2. All markers are pine posts with a patch, number and arrow. The track winds through the natural bush land with views over the township and bay then crosses the scenic drive to follow the walkway to the road. Cross the road and return via the back of the Southern Ocean Tourist Park or follow the road back to post number 5 and retrace your steps to Foster Street.

Beachport Visitor Information Centre

Millicent Road, Beachport SA 5280