Clayton Bay Foreshore Walk

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Clayton Bay is small town (pop. 240) situated 12 kilometres upriver from Goolwa on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. Although perhaps most well known for being a destination for watersports and cruising, Clayton Bay is also part of the Coorong, Lake Alexandrina and Albert Wetland complex, listed as a Ramsar Wetland. Such sites are of ecological significance, particularly as waterfowl habitats.



On the Clayton Bay foreshore is a 4km easy walking trail which gently meanders around the Clayton Peninsula. Heading north past the caravan park leads to a boardwalk through wetlands, while heading south along the trail leads to a few other walks including the Snug Cove walk and the Gumboot trail. Relaxing waterscapes with opaline water can be seen, and waterfowl are plentiful with wading birds purposefully striding on the banks and in the shallow water below pelicans and cormorants hovering on thermals high above.









On descending to the water's edge, a few small caves can be explored.

If you're on the Fleurieu Peninsula and looking for an hour or two of easy strolling by the water, the Clayton Bay foreshore is perfect. Toilet and picnic facilities are provided.

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