Nestled along Waratah Bay, Walkerville offers stunning views of Wilsons Promontory and number of pristine beaches with few that still remain relatively untouched.
Things to See & Do in Walkerville
Walkerville Lime Kilns
The Walkerville Lime Kilns are historic lime kilns that were once used to process limestone for building and agriculture. Take the short walking track to the beach to explore the ruins (Limeburners Walk) and learn about their fascinating history.
Along the way, also get a glimpse of the Walkerville Historic Cemetery and a peaceful stretch of calm beach.
Distance: 1.5 km return
Duration: 40 minutes
Grade: Level 2
Start/ finish: The end of Bayside Dr, on the cliff behind the lime kilns
Cape Liptrap & Lighthouse
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 offers gorgeous coastal views. The information boards on the easy walk from the car park tell the story of its historical significance.
Take the Overlook Walk trail
This trail links Walkerville Caravan Park with Promontory Views Estate, winding through diverse coastal vegetation. A 700 meter side track leads to a scenic lookout, offering stunning views of Waratah Bay and the peaks of Wilsons Promontory.
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. Parking is limited.
The beach has a lot of rock pools, and giant rocks for clambering. Remnants of the lime kilns can be seen from the beach. Interesting to know that this beautiful beach was the inspiration for the much-loved children’s classic, Magic Beach by Alison Lester.
There are network of walking tracks that link Walkerville South Beach (also known as 1st Beach) with 2nd, 3rd, and 5th beaches.
These trails offer beautiful views and are especially handy when high tide makes it difficult to reach 2nd Beach along the shore. The path to 3rd Beach leads to Bird Rock and Blue Pool, both worth exploring. The track to 5th Beach offers stunning views across the bay and takes you to rugged, rocky shores further south.
Explore more near Walkerville
- Waratah Bay – 19 km
- Sandy Point – 22 km
- Venus Bay – 29 km
- Port Welshpool – 61 km
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Visit Port Welshpool to explore the longest jetty in and around Melbourne. Learn more our blog at https://localvic.com/2023/07/12/discover-port-welshpool-a-hidden-gem-in-south-gippsland
Location & distance guide to Walkerville
Wilson Promontory: 35.9 km
Inverloch to Walkerville: 42.9 km
Melbourne to Walkerville: 185.8 km
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