Coast Park Trail - Port Noarlunga South from Moana

Starting from the car park on Nashwauk Crescent, this one-way walk takes you to Port Noarlunga via a singular coastal track. The Coast Park Trail from Moana to Port Noarlunga South offers breathtaking ocean views and the chance to catch a glimpse of playful dolphins. This section is part of the 70km Coast Park Path project by the Adelaide council, which aims to highlight the stunning Adelaide shores. Cyclists and pedestrians can use this two-way pathway. The trail is well-maintained and quite manageable, with numerous viewpoints along the way. Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze as you soak in the beautiful scenery. Additionally, dogs are allowed on lead. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-35.1978687,138.4720915)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Main South Road, A13, Old Noarlunga. Turn on to Main South Road, B23 then drive for 1.2 km Turn right onto Griffiths Drive and drive for another 530 m Keep left onto Griffiths Drive and drive for another 240 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Griffiths Drive and drive for another 1.1 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nashwauk Crescent and drive for another 155 m
Finish	From the Esplanade (-35.1654531,138.4711641)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park on Nashwauk Crescent (just west of the intersection with Moana Crescent), head along the sidewalk and head towards the ocean as you keep the road to your right. Follow the paved path as you pass by the Moana Surf Live Saving Club (to your left). Keep right as the path splits into two and head towards the turquoise "Coast Park Trail" sign. Pass by the said sign (to your left) and head along the paved track. Keep the ocean to your left and follow the said track to continue along Coast Park Trail - Port Noarlunga South from Moana Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a car park (about 25 m back from the start). Find the Moana Beach Campground at the start. After another 75 m continue straight. After another 30 m pass the cafe (30 m on your right). After another 60 m pass the toilet (7 m on your right).
	After another 380 m veer left. After another 20 m pass the toilet (9 m on your right). After another 35 m pass the shelter (8 m on your right). After another 340 m continue straight.
	After another 400 m turn left. After another 15 m veer right. After another 10 m turn left. After another 290 m continue straight.
	After another 345 m continue straight. After another 35 m pass the toilet (9 m on your left).
	After another 45 m turn left.
	After another 100 m turn left.
	After another 220 m turn left. After another 7 m continue straight.
	After another 125 m veer left. After another 430 m come to the viewpoint (25 m on your left). After another 10 m continue straight.
	After another 330 m continue straight.
	After another 160 m turn right. After another 6 m turn left.
	After another 165 m continue straight. After another 15 m come to the viewpoint (20 m on your left). After another 135 m pass the "Port Noarlunga South" (on your right). After another 40 m pass the shelter (7 m on your right). Continue straight. After another 110 m pass the car park (on your right). Then pass the toilet (4 m on your right). After another 90 m continue straight. After another 8 m come to the viewpoint (8 m on your left). After another 60 m pass the shelter (15 m on your right). After another 30 m pass the car park (on your right).
	Continue another 60 m to find from the Esplanade at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Coast Park Trail - Port Noarlunga South from Moana

Grading

	Class 1/6 Smooth & flat
Length	4.2 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 45 min

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 0 m from the start.

Shelter: There are 3 on route, on average they are 1 km apart with the largest gap of 3.2 km.

Toilet: There are 4 on route, on average they are 830 m apart with the largest gap of 1.9 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	0 m	Moana Beach Campground
Toilet	165 m	[toilet]
Toilet	570 m	[toilet]
Shelter	600 m	[shelter]
Toilet	2 km	[toilet]
Shelter	3.8 km	[shelter]
Toilet	3.9 km	[toilet]
Shelter	4.1 km	[shelter]

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Weather Forecast
- Adventure Bay Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  8°C → 15°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h early in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 14.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  8°C → 15°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 14.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  6°C → 15°C
  Cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost. Slight chance of a shower in the far south, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to southwesterly during the afternoon then tending west to northwesterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 15.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  6°C → 16°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the afternoon then becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 16.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  6°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  6°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  10°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
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