Latest update

In early 2025, following funding from the State Government and Council we are finalising detailed construction drawings for the 2.8km shared use path from the Port Willunga foreshore car park to Maslin Unclad Beach car park. This work also includes the design for the undergrounding of powerlines and removal of stobie poles adjacent the site at Port Willunga.

A key focus of this project is to help users navigate challenging topography whilst protecting sensitive environmental and cultural sites. The project has explored how best to continue the path past Chinaman Gully including a bridge structure, the renewal of existing steps through the gully, and private land access to enable movement around the gully.

The trail around the top of the gully is preferred to development of a bridge across the gully as the bridge involves several environmental, cultural and financial constraints and is not generally supported by the community. Upgrading the steps through the steep gully would not make the path accessible to all users or compliant with accessibility standards.

To enable the shared use path to bypass Chinaman’s Gully, we are currently negotiating with private landowners to formalise the existing track.

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Background

The Port Willunga North Coast Park forms part of the state government's Coast Park vision for Greater Adelaide, to develop a coastal linear park including a 70km shared use path from North Haven to Sellicks Beach.

The Port Willunga North segment (from Maslin Unclad Beach car park to Port Willunga foreshore car park) was identified as a priority action to commence planning and design in 2019-20. This segment contributes to 2.8km of Coast Park. Formalising this segment of Coast Park will provide a considerable tourist draw-card, attracting visitors to the spectacular coastline. The improved access, facilities and reserves in Port Willunga, will also generate significant community benefit through improved recreation opportunities.