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Coastal Walkway

The Coastal Walkway forms part of the State Government’s Coast Park initiative, which when finished will provide 71km of recreational trail from Sellicks Beach to North Haven. Visit the project page linked below for more information on the Marion Coastal Walkway.

About the Coastal Walkway

The Marion Coastal Walkway is located in the Marion Coast Park which extends 7.2 km from Marino in the north, to the Hallett Headland Reserve at Hallett Cove in the south.

Its environment is unique in the metropolitan area, with its rugged cliffs, small coves and a rocky coast.

It also features world famous geological formations at Hallett Cove, important sites of remnant coastal vegetation, and the significant cultural presence of the Tjilbruke Dreaming. Discover more in the Coastal Walkway brochure.

Share your photos on social media

We'd love to see your photos of the Marion Coastal Walkway. Share them with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and be sure to use the hashtag #MarionCoastalWalk.

Where is the Coastal Walkway?

The walkway forms part of the Adelaide Coast Park and has multiple entry points along the way.

How hard is the Coastal Walkway?

The 7.2 kilometre walk requires a reasonable level of fitness as it includes several gully crossings with steps and multiple boardwalks.

However, as there is access along the way you can do any length of the walk to suit your fitness ability.

Can I take my dog on the Coastal Walkway?

Yes, you can take your dog on the Coastal Walkway as long as they remain leashed in most parts. However please note that dogs are not permitted on the section of the walkway that goes through the Hallett Cove Conservation Park.

Find more dog-friendly parks and playgrounds near you.

Public art along the Coastal Walkway

The Marion Coastal Walkway features great public and community art well worth a visit

Did you know 33 large 'art signs' in the shape of dolphins, fish, crabs and traditional Kaurna shields, plus 63 smaller aluminium signs and colourful cartoons have been installed along the Marion Coastal Walkway.

Looking after coastal vegetation

One of the aims of the walkway is to encourage and manage access within this fragile environment while also enabling the restoration of the coastal vegetation.

Previously uncontrolled access and urban encroachment in the area has led to increased erosion problems and degradation of the coastal vegetation, wildlife habitats and the general environment.

Council, in partnership with Planning SA's Coast Park Program, have partnered to construct the Coastal Walkway as a public amenity to maintain a balance between recreation use and conservation values.

The walkway also provides potential links for recreation and biodiversity with a number of natural open spaces and environmental corridors including the Field River Valley and Waterfall Gully.

Did you know?

The Sugarloaf, named for its resemblance to a mass of hard refined sugar, is the best known feature in Hallett Cove Conservation Park.