We love breathing in the salty sea air and watching the waves on one of the many coastal walks around Victoria. And something that we’re really excited about is the Yallock-Bulluk Coastal Trail. Stretching across 32 kilometres, this upcoming trail will weave its way from San Remo to Cape Paterson, using a mix of new and existing tracks. It’s located in the Yallock-Bulluk Marine and Coastal Park, which covers the coastline between San Remo and Inverloch. Construction is well underway, and things are shaping up nicely, with three brand-new lookouts for us to check out.
New lookouts on Yallock-Bulluk coastal trail
The name of this coastal park honours the Yallock-Bulluk Clan of the Bunurong People. The Yallock-Bulluk Coastal Trail will be the centrepiece of the park, and will be constructed in sections, featuring lookouts, car parking, shorter trail options, facilities like picnic tables and access to towns and beaches. Walk along the track, and soak in the sights of dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, coastal heathlands and local wildlife.
The first section will extend and incorporate existing tracks from San Remo to Cape Paterson, with upgrades to George Bass Coastal Walk. It is hoped that the trail will eventually stretch across 45 kilometres, ending in Inverloch, however this is subject to funding.
Right now, you can see three new lookouts along the trail. These can be found at Punchbowl, Eagles Nest and The Arch. The new lookouts were designed to showcase the magnificent landscape, as well as create opportunities for visitors to explore Bunurong stories, artwork and cultural knowledge.
Developed in partnership with Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, each site features new artwork, interpretative signs and audio stories from Bunurong Elders. You can access the stories by scanning the QR code on the lookout.
The lookouts also have a range of signs discussing the history, geology and environment of the area, providing a deeper appreciation for the coastal landscape.
The rest of the trail will continue to be delivered progressively. To stay updated on the project, click here.
