Livingstone Island Nature Walk
Livingstone Island Nature Walk
Scenic views of the Glenelg River Estuary, unique marsh areas, and abundant birdlife. An ideal sunset walk.
Summary
Scenic views of the Glenelg River Estuary, unique marsh areas, and abundant birdlife. An ideal sunset walk.
Description
Saltmarsh inundated only by very high tides and is very saline because of evaporation. Many species of plants, including the Beaded Glasswort grow here.
The island is a bird watchers paradise where you might see swans, pelicans, spoon bills, herons and ducks as you meander along Livingstone Island to Estuary Beach.
Parts of the walk were a little overgrown and in need some love when we visited in December 2023.
Dogs are not allowed.
434 Views
Points of Interest
1. The start
The walk starts at the car park, just follow the signs.
2. Overgrown
The path was overgrown in part when we visited, particularly near the start.
3. Sheltered path
A stretch of sheltered path provides respite from the wind on windy days.
4. Down to the boardwalk
Looking down though the trees to the boardwalk.
5. The boardwalk
The boardwalk really is a joy to walk along.
6. The saltmarsh
The boardwalk over the saltmarsh that includes Beaded Glasswort. Look out for wallabies and kangaroos around sunset.
7. Viewing platform
A well placed platform enables a good view towards the mouth of the Glenelg.
8. To the ocean
The Glenelg estuary and view to the Southern Ocean.
9. Wildflowers
Some of the many wildflowers to be found in Spring.
10. Birdhide
It is definitely worth the short side trip to the bird hide which provides a highlight of the walk.
11. Wallaby
Nice to meet some of the locals.
12. Kangaroos
Late afternoon and evening is the best time to see kangaroos.
13. Birdlife
The abundant birdlife is fantastic to see.
Features
Seating available
Public toilets
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
