Cape Buffon Walking Trail
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Overview
Highlights
Cape Buffon Walking Trail is a two and a half kilometre loop walk, which highlights how the forces of wind and waves have shaped the limestone cliffs, sea stacks, reef platforms and vegetation along the coast. A variety of plant life can be seen, many displaying colourful flowers in season. Interpretive signs along the trail illustrate some of the interesting features to be seen.
Cape Buffon shows the effect of wind and water on layers of soft rock under harder rock with undercut cliffs and eroding edges. Notice the casts of plant roots along the cliff face. Sand held in place by plants overlies much of the limestone on the northern side of Cape Buffon. Disturbance to the vegetation causes blow-outs and sand dunes to form.
Please remember to stay on the trail as the coastal cliffs may be undercut and could collapse.
Activities
- Walking
- Sight-seeing
- Photography
Facilities
- Walking trail - 2.5km loop
- Picnic area
- Parking
- Toilets
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for up to date information on the current conditions.
- Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- National park and camping fees may apply for South Australian national parks. Check the parks website for bookings and/ or further details.
Photo & content credits: SA Parks and Wildlife Services & Aussie Bucket List®
Location & Supplier
Cape Buffon Walking Trail
Address: Cape Buffon Drive, Southend, South Australia 5280
Website: www.environment.sa.gov.au
