About the Walking Trails

Situated on the shores of spectacular Waterloo Bay and between some of the most dramatic coastline on the Eyre peninsula, Elliston is known as great place for fishing, swimming, surfing and bush walking.

The Elliston Coastal Trail is 13.6 km of walking and driving track spanning the spectacular cliff top coastline between Little Bay Surf Break and Cape Finnis. The trail can be experienced as a whole or via smaller trails, The Little Bay Trail, Clifftop trail or beach loop.

With gentle well formed compact tracks throughout the trail, walkers of all experience levels can enjoy the coastline and discover the great ecosystem diversity and learn about the history of our community.

View the official webiste at ellistoncoastaltrail.com.au.

Trail Options

The Elliston Coastal Trails are a network of 4 trails.

 Elliston Coastal Trail

13.6km long

Allow 6 hours return from start.

This trail incorpoates the other smaller trails.

Flat compacted rubble path or shared roadway. Clearly sign posted. No experience required.

This trail is accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchairs. Please note though there is an incline at the side path to Waterloo Bay Lookout.

 Clifftop Trail

6.5km long

Allow 3 hours return from start.

Flat compacted rubble path or shared roadway. Clearly sign posted.

This trail is accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchairs.

 Little Bay Trail

2.4km long

Allow 1 hour return from start.

Flat compacted rubble path. Clearly sign posted.

This trail is accessible to people of all abilities, including wheelchairs.

 Beach Loop

5.7km long

Allow 1.5 hours return from start.

Flat compacted rubble path or on beach walking. Beach subject to tides. Inclines at beach entry/exit points.