3.2km - 6.4km, 1.5 - 2 hrs | Cape Conran Coastal Park | Follow the boardwalk through banksia woodlands and heathland, past sacred ancient meeting places of Aboriginal people.
Wander wide sandy beaches, rock pools, boardwalks, banksia woodlands and lookouts. Take the family along and get the kids to spot the abundant wildlife including echidnas, wallabies, kangaroos and much more.
From the start point, turn off to follow the boardwalk around East Cape to Cowrie Bay where interpretive signs explain the Aboriginal significance of the coast. Climb the steps from the beach to take the trail through coastal heathland back to Sailors Grave (East Cape car park) or continue to West Cape and Salmon Rocks Beach.
Dogs on lead are welcome.
Aboriginal Heritage
Evidence of one of Earth’s oldest people can be found on Cape Conran’s shoreline, with remnants of tools and marine life that have been built up to form “shell middens”. The top layer of a midden is visible from the viewing platform at Salmon Rocks. The East Cape Boardwalk protects some sacred ancient meeting places of the Gunaikurnai people. Interpretive signs provide a rare glimpse into the significance of this coastal environment for Aboriginal people.
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