- Distance
- 6.4 km one way
- Duration
- 2 hour one way
- Suitable for
- Walking, Wheelchair Accessible, Dog Walking, Get to by public transport, Jogging, Cycling
- Wheelchair accessible
- Terrain
- Flat
- Region
- Flinders Ranges & Outback
- Download maps & GPS files
- 1 map PDF
- 2 GPS files
- Photos
- 6 photosJump to Photos section
- Travel options
- Bus
- Car
About the Walking Trail
Enjoy a ride or walk along Port Augusta’s scenic coastline on the 7.8km Coastal Path.
The trail is shared use cycling and walking path and runs from the back beach, along the coast right through to the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden. The path can be linked into a various points along the way so you can opt for a short journey or go the entire length of the path.
The Coastal Path is well signposted, has access to drinking water at various points with water bottle refill stations, and passes many points of interest such as the skate park, both foreshores, playgrounds and fitness equipment stations. The trail map also shows the location of playgrounds.
Although not specifically denoted as wheelchair accessible by the Port Augusta City Council, the trail is wide, well formed, and has a flat and even base. In some sections the gravel may not be compacted enough for some wheelchair users.
The trail was completed in 2014 as a project between OPAL and Port Augusta City Council.
Photos
The Coastal Path follows the old port wharfs in central Port Augusta
The southern end of the Coastal Path in Port Augusta is in Simms Street
The Coastal Path paralell to the old port wharfs in central Port Augusta is a concrete path
The Coastal Path near Shoreline Caravan Park, the northern section here follow a network of sandier trails
The Coastal Path paralell to the old port wharfs in central Port Augusta is a concrete path
The Coastal Path is well marked with signs denoting distances to landmarks further along the trail