Beachport Conservation Park
This 710 hectare park protects sand dunes and coastal vegetation between Lake George and the Southern Ocean. It was first set aside to conserve habitat for birds. The coastal scenery is outstanding. Smooth, white sandy beaches are punctuated by rough, weathered limestone cliffs.
The three tracks to the coast are suitable only for four wheel drive vehicles or walking. Vehicles must stay on tracks marked with orange posts. Conventional vehicles can get to the coast as far as Woolley Rocks along the Wattle Range Council Scenic Drive. The coastal beaches are not safe for swimming.
The Small Lakes -‘Woolley Lake’ is a small saltwater lagoon. ‘Two Lakes’ (actually only one) in the north is a freshwater pond. Each lake, tucked behind the dunes is only a short walk from the Five Mile Drift Road. Small birds frequent these quiet and sheltered areas, especially in summer. Waterbirds, including swans and black duck, are often seen on the lakes.
The Jack and Hilda McArthurWalk - The Canunda and Beachport Parks Friends Group designed and constructed this walk around Woolley Lake and have placed name plates alongside many of the different plants you will encounter. Woolley Waterhole nearby is a favourite haunt for many small birds.
The Lake George Shore - Dense paperbarks protect the shores of Lake George. Packin Point is a fine spot to watch for wading birds. You may camp in designated places under the trees in summer, though the area may be too wet in winter. The tea-tree is your shelter, so please protect it by bringing your own firewood, or better still using gas fires. Fire bans are in force from 1 November to 30 April.
Camping permits are required, which are available from a self-registration station nearby on the Five Mile Road.
Five Mile Drift - At Five Mile Drift, a large sand dune has drifted into Lake George creating a lovely white sand beach. This sheltered area is ideal for picnics, and the shallow water provides a safe swimming place and landing site for sailing and windsurfing craft.
Aboriginal Occupation Sites - Throughout the park are reminders of the original inhabitants of this area. The Boandik Aboriginal people lived in the area for thousands of years. The sea was a bountiful provider of food. Heaps or ‘middens’ of the discarded remains of shellfish can be seen along the coast as you travel through the Park.
For further information, please contact the Department for Environment and Heritage’s Regional Office at Mount Gambier:
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Phone: 08 8735 1177 Fax: 08 8735 1110 |
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