About Stenhouse Bay Lookout Walk
Stenhouse Bay Lookout Walk is a short coastal walking trail in Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park at the southern tip of Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. The walk leads to an elevated lookout over Stenhouse Bay, offering views of the historic jetty ruins, rugged cliffs and turquoise waters. It is notable for its accessible coastal scenery, mining heritage and location within a protected national park.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short, well-marked loop walk of about 1 km through coastal scrub to a fenced lookout platform. The lookout provides elevated views over Stenhouse Bay, the remains of the historic gypsum-loading jetty, rocky coastline and offshore waters. The surrounding area includes car parking, picnic facilities and interpretive signs about the former mining township. The environment is exposed and natural with limestone cliffs and native vegetation.
Key highlights
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Elevated lookout with panoramic views over Stenhouse Bay and historic jetty ruins
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Short 1 km loop walk suitable as an introduction to Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park
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Views of rugged limestone cliffs and clear coastal waters
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Interpretive information about the former Stenhouse Bay gypsum mining settlement
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Opportunities for photography, birdwatching and wildlife spotting