About Elliston Coastal Trail
The Elliston Coastal Trail is a cliff-top walking trail in Elliston on the west coast of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. The trail follows the coastline above Waterloo Bay and Anxious Bay, offering views of rugged limestone cliffs, sandy coves and the Southern Ocean. It is notable for its series of large coastal sculptures, interpretive signage and lookouts overlooking Little Bay and Waterloo Bay.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-marked coastal walking trail along limestone cliffs with formed paths, boardwalk sections and lookout platforms. The route passes large public sculptures and interpretive signs, with open ocean views, sheltered bays, and native coastal vegetation. Areas to explore include cliff-top viewpoints over Waterloo Bay, Little Bay and Anxious Bay, beach access points, and picnic areas near the town centre.
Key highlights
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Cliff-top views over Waterloo Bay, Little Bay and Anxious Bay
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Outdoor sculpture trail with large artworks along the coastline
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Lookout platforms and interpretive signage about coastal geology and marine environment
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Access to sheltered swimming beach at Little Bay
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Native coastal vegetation and seasonal wildflowers