Trail Fast Facts

Coast to Vines Rail Trail is a 37km, grade 4 hike in Regional South Australia, South Australia. This hike typically takes 2 days to complete.

Length: 37km

Duration: 2 days

Grade 4 (Hard)

Style: One Way

Start: Marino Rocks

End: Willunga

Location: Regional South Australia

State: South Australia

Nearby town: Marino Rocks

From state capital: 18km

Latitude: -35.047345544212654

Longitude: 138.51093650792413

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Hike Overview

There are excellent shady cuttings, underpasses, original embankments and bridges

The Coast to Vines trail is a great day or weekend destination on the Fleurieu Peninsula
The track has a sealed surface for most of the distance
Gradients are gentle, except where some bypasses go around old bridge sites

From Marino Rocks Station, the trail runs south beside the railway to Hallett Cove. It is a bit undulating, but frequent stops will be needed to take in the ocean views.

From here the trail is a wide, well vegetated reserve through the suburbs linking together other conservation reserves and parks.
Major road crossings have traffic islands or lights.

Marino Rocks Railway Station to Willunga former station site in Station Rd

Track Grade

Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

Tips

Marino Rocks to Willunga in Regional South Australia

Southern Adelaide Suburbs

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Photo credit: Rail Trails Australia. For more information and a location map please visit RailTrails Australia.

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Coast to Vines Rail Trail Walk (37km)

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Coast to Vines Rail Trail Walk (37km)

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About the region

South Australia has made a name for itself as a relaxed region full of wine, wildlife and natural wonder. Its capital of Adelaide is home to a sophisticated art and dining scene, and the Festival City' knows how to celebrate, with a calendar full to the brim with events. Beyond the capital city, undulating wine regions produce classic Australian drops, migrating whales glide along rugged coastline and koalas snooze among the treetops on wind-swept islands.

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Coast to Vines Rail Trail Walk (37km)

3 Reviews on “Coast to Vines Rail Trail Walk (37km)”

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Irene Dawson

Can I catch train

08/12/2019, 06:46

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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.