Beachport Coastal Escape
Scenic drives, a buoyant swim and the Limestone Coast at its quietest
The plan
Beachport is one of the Limestone Coast's most underrated towns, a small fishing village wrapped in conservation parks, scenic coastline and one of Australia's saltiest swimming holes. This easy day lets you take it all in without rushing.
Start with the visitor centre to get your bearings and the town's whaling and shipwreck history, then follow the Bowmans Scenic Drive out along the cliffs. Float in the Pool of Siloam, walk the long jetty, and finish among the dunes and lakes of the conservation park. It's a day built for ambling, not ticking boxes.
Day 1
6 stops-
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Beachport Visitor Information Centre
BeachportGet oriented with local shipwreck and whaling history before you explore.
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Bowman Scenic Drive
BeachportFollow the clifftop drive past sculpted limestone and crashing surf.
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Lake George (Beachport)
BeachportDetour to the calm coastal lake for birdlife and a quiet paddle.
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Beachport Conservation Park
BeachportFinish among the dunes, lakes and wildflowers of the park.
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Image credits
- BeachportMainStreet.JPG by Mattinbgn , CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons