Walkerville boasts sweeping bay views and untouched coastline, surrounded by the beauty of the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park.

A winding, forested road opens up as you arrive in Walkerville to reveal sweeping views of the bay. The relaxed vibe and naturally stunning setting attracts campers and beach-goers. Like much of this scenic coastline, the town is popular in the summer months with families in search of swimming and fishing.

Cape Liptrap Lighthouse people on the viewing platform looking at the sea

Things to do in Walkerville

Sitting on the point of Cape Liptrap, Walkerville is surrounded by the beauty of Cape Liptrap Coastal Park. A visit to the Cape Liptrap Lighthouse rewards with gorgeous coastal views. The information boards on the easy walk from the car park tell the story of its historical significance.

Walkerville has two settlements, separated by a steep cliff. Walkerville North boasts picturesque views toward Wilsons Promontory with good swimming, surfing and fishing spots, and easy-to-access to camp sites. As the tide retreats, rock pools are revealed along the rocky shoreline.

Walkerville South has a beautiful half-moon beach, great for swimming, especially with young kids. The beach is bookended by rock pools, and giant rocks for clambering. Remnants of the lime kilns can be seen from the beach. This beautiful beach was the inspiration for the much-loved children's classic, Magic Beach by Alison Lester.

Indulge in the area’s local produce on a full or half day tour with South Gippsland Farm & Food Tours (just a few minutes’ drive north of Walkerville) who visit the growers, makers and producers on this bountiful pocket of earth.

Walkerville North Beach

South Beach Walkerville two girls walking along the beach

Patrolled: No.

Hazards: Rips and winds.

Foreshore: 4km beach which is sandy at high tide, and a mix of rock and sand at low tide.

Activities: Swimming, some surfing, fishing, rock pooling.

Boat Launching: Launching for small boats.

Access: Easy access via short track from car park or caravan park.

Walkerville South Beach

Patrolled: No.

Hazards: Rips and winds.

Foreshore: Flat and narrow, with access to Walkerville North at low tide.

Activities: Swimming, rock pooling, fishing, kid friendly.

Boat Launching: No.

Access: Easy access via short track from car park or caravan park. The lower car park is very busy in summer and you may need to park at the upper car park and walk down.

Limestone History

Walkerville was established to export limestone from the surrounding cliffs to Melbourne in the 20th century for construction use, including the iconic Flinders Street Station. Six lime kilns at Walkerville South burned the limestone so it was construction-ready. The kilns were in heavy use until the 1950s when demand dropped.

Today the remains of the lime kilns can be visited at Walkerville South, best spotted from the beach.