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Coast to Vines Rail Trail Walk (37km)

Regional South Australia

South Australia

37km

2 days

Grade 4

One Way

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Explore the scenic beauty of the 37km long Coast to Vines trail in regional South Australia. Starting from Marino Rocks and ending at Willunga, this Grade 4 trail offers a unique mix of shady cuttings, original embankments, bridges, and breathtaking ocean views. It's a perfect weekend getaway on the Fleurieu Peninsula for any bushwalker looking for a hard yet rewarding hiking experience, with gentle gradients, well-vegetated reserves, and a sealed surface for most of the distance. Be ready for an unforgettable journey through conservation reserves and parks, with safe crossings at major roads.

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Hike overview


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.

Practical information


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Coast to Vines Rail Trail Walk (37km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

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Register your plans

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists


Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Regional South Australia.

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Accommodation nearby


Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Berri, Bordertown, Clare, Gawler, Loxton, Millicent, Mount Gambier, Mount Pleasant, Murray Bridge, Naracoorte, Penola, Peterborough, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln, Port Pirie, Renmark, Strathalbyn, Whyalla

About the region


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Acknowledgement of Country

Coast to vines rail trail walk (37km) trail hiking australia

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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