Heron Way Reserve, Hallett Cove

Heron Way Reserve in Hallett Cove was developed as part of the Hallett Cove Foreshore Master Plan.

The reserve features a commemorative space, regional playground, fitness equipment along with picnic facilities. It is adjacent to Grand Central Avenue Reserve.

Heron Way consists of four key projects:

This could be the most spectacular setting you ever work out at. Overlooking the beach, the static equipment is a perfect spot for some inspirational exercise.

To see how to use the equipment, watch the video.

This reserve has all the facilities for a long stay as well as large scale community events. A toilet, with artwork relating to the geology of the area, is situated at the southern end of the reserve.

There are many shelters, seats, picnic tables and BBQs for meals and celebrations. The drinking fountain is equipped with a dog drinking bowl for the pooches.

The beach is a combination of sand and ocean pebbles, with a wooden staircase leading down to it. From the top of the reserve there are sweeping views along the coast in both directions.

The coastal area along Hallett Cove was of major cultural and mythological significance to the Kaurna Aborigines. It was on this beach that Tjilbruke created a fresh water spring which he gave to the people. The presence of permanent springs enabled the semi-nomadic Kaurna to establish their summer camp-sites in this area. Fish, shellfish and crustaceans were the major food source.

Archaeological surveys have unearthed numerous campsites, some of which date back 6,000 years. Of particular archaeological significance is an area of Pliocene sandstone which the people used for making stone tools. This is the only place in South Australia where Pliocene sandstone was made into tools.