Canunda National Park
| Location | Canunda National Park, Limestone Coast |
| Start Point | 103 Cape Buffon Drive, Southend |
| End Point | 79 Cape Buffon Drive, Southend |
| Distance | 3.4 km |
| Time | 50 minutes |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Activity | Walking |
| Region | Limestone Coast |
| Accommodation | Camping, mid-range and premium options — See accommodation options |
| Key Feature | Limestone rock formations, coastal views, blue-green coastal daisy bush |
Coastal Spectacle on the Limestone Coast
Canunda National Park stretches for 40 kilometres along the Limestone Coast, protecting a spectacular coastline of cliffs, sea stacks, offshore reefs, long surf beaches, and mobile sand dunes. The Seaview Hike traverses 3.4 kilometres of this dramatic coast, passing spectacular rock formations, sandy beaches, and a diversity of coastal plants while delivering stunning scenic views of one of South Australia’s most varied coastal environments.
The park’s northern section, where this trail is located, is characterised by limestone cliffs and sea stacks — dramatic formations carved by the Southern Ocean from the ancient limestone that gives the region its name. The southern section of the park is dominated by mobile sand dunes and stretches of beach backed by low foredunes. Evidence of the Boandik Peoples, who regularly camped along this coast, can be seen throughout the park, connecting the landscape’s natural and cultural histories.
The Walk
The trail follows the coast through habitat alive with the sights and scents of coastal vegetation. The blue-green coastal daisy bush — a signature plant of this coastline — is usually smelled before it is seen, its pleasant aroma carried on the sea breeze. Evidence of wombat and echidna burrows and scratchings is often visible along the trail, signs of the mammals that share this coastal habitat with the seabirds and raptors overhead.
The rock formations along the trail are the visual highlight — limestone sculpted by wind and wave into arches, pillars, and platforms that reveal the geological history of the coast. The contrast between the white limestone, the blue-green ocean, and the green coastal vegetation creates a colour palette that is uniquely Limestone Coast.
Planning Your Walk
The Seaview Hike is accessed from Cape Buffon Drive near Southend in Canunda National Park. The trail is short and manageable but the intermediate rating reflects some uneven terrain along the cliff sections. Combine with the Cape Buffon Walk and the park’s beach fishing and four-wheel driving experiences. The nearby Lower South East Marine Park is also worth visiting.
The Seaview Hike is fifty minutes of coastal walking at its most varied — limestone formations, sandy beaches, aromatic coastal plants, and ocean views that capture the essence of the Limestone Coast. It is a trail where the geology, the vegetation, and the wildlife combine to tell the story of a coastline that has been slowly sculpted by the Southern Ocean into one of South Australia’s most dramatic natural landscapes.
Where to Stay
Planning an overnight trip? See our Limestone Coast Accommodation Guide for the best places to stay near this trail.