How to get there Public T ra nsport A unique metropolita n environment of rugged clif f s, sma ll coves a nd a rock y coa st. Take the Noarlunga Line (rail) to the stations below, or buses as indicated below. Tak e the 640 bus f r om M arion Shopping Centre to: > M arino Railw ay Station . Then turn right into Bandon Terrace, left into Strickland Road and continue via Burnham Road to the end of Marino Esplanade (about 1km) where you will find the Marion Coast Park entrance and Contemplation artwork (access the Art Walk). > M a rino R ock s R a ilw a y Sta tion. Then walk about 400m down Jervois Terrace to the car park, mosaic artwork and cafe (access the Art W alk or the M urto G ully Walk). Ta k e the 681 or 681P bus f r om M a rion Shopping Centre to: > Ha llett Cov e R a ilw a y Sta tion. Then walk down Fryer Street and C entral Avenue to the C onservation Park entrance (access the G eology C ircuit) or down Kurnabinna Terrace (access the Kurnabinna Walk). Ta k e the 684 or 685 bus f r om M a rion Shopping Centre to Ha llett Cov e Shopping Centr e, then the 682 to: > Ha llett Cov e Bea ch R a ilw a y Sta tion . Then walk W hen using the tra il, plea se: > Sta y on the tra il down C herub Street, G wen Street and about 750m down Dutchman Drive to Heron Way Reserve (access the G eology C ircuit and the Headland Walk). > Respect geological and heritage sites > K eep our w ildlif e w ild. Do not f eed or disturb animals or remove native plants > Ta k e y our rubbish home w ith y ou > Be considera te of other tra il users > Clea n up a f ter y our dog. The Coastal W alking Trail is a City of M arion initiative, assisted by the State G overnment through Planning SA. > Stunning v iew s > W a lk s f or a ll a bilities > R a re na tiv e pla nts > Coa sta l w ildlif e > Sculpture, mosa ics a nd community a rt The Ma rion Coa st Pa rk The M a rion Coa st Pa rk extends 7.2 km from M a rino in the north to Ha llett Hea dla nd R eserv e in the south. A part of the Adelaide C oast Park, its environment is unique in the metropolitan area, with its rugged cliffs, small coves and a rocky coast. It also features world famous geological formations at Hallett C ove, important sites of remnant coastal vegetation and the significant cultural presence of the Tjilbruke Dreaming. The walking trail enables access to this fragile environment while providing: > Protection for local indigenous coastal vegetation and wildlife habitats > A link between natural open spaces and environmental corridors > Recreation and educational opportunities for schools and other groups. You can walk the whole coastline using the M a rion Coa sta l W a lk ing Tra il (approx. 3 hour walk one way), or chose a section which suits your fitness level (see map overleaf). Contempla te your journey The Contempla tion a rtw ork at M arino Esplanade is a great spot to start or finish your walk or just to sit and watch the sun go down over the water. C ompleted in December 2005, this striking major contemporary work by local artist M a rija na Ta dic marks the northern gateway to the M arion C oast Park. As you approach, a tall mast-like shape beckons you closer. A large form reminiscent of the hull of an upturned boat invites you to pause, sit and gaze out to sea. As if ship wrecked, the 10m long pre-cast concrete hull and jarrah deck lie dismembered and scattered on the shore. The 7m high rusted steel mast features celestial patterns in reference to the way that nations navigate the globe, suggesting the meeting of cultures. Take a break at Marino Rocks Don' t miss the ex citing contempora ry a rtw ork s a long the tra il tha t ex plore, celebra te a nd interpret the na tura l env ironment. The M arion Coast Park artworks have been developed by the City of M arion working with local people through the M arion Coast Park Interpretive Project. The project was assisted by the State G overnment through Planning SA and Arts SA Public Art and Design Program. Stop for a drink and something to ea t a t M arino Rocks (end of Jervois Terrace). If you don' t feel like walking, it' s well worth a trip simply to linger over a seafood meal, inhale the sea air and admire the coastal views from caf comfort. A trip to the new Exeloo toilet is a must, whether you need to or not! The retaining wall in front features a colourful community mosa ic by local residents (completed in June 2006) which takes the theme ' C elebrating Our C oast' . W rapped around the outer wall of the toilet itself is a stunning geometrical mosaic by M icha el Ty e providing a panorama of the coastal environment. The whole design is created from triangles on a unifying grid, which reflects the cycle of life and the nature of edges; the coast being the edge between land and water. See if you can spot the coastal housing, walking trail, cliffs, rocks, beach, fish, boats, leafy sea dragons, sea birds and seals hidden in the mosaic. Signs of a rt As you walk, watch out for colourful interpretiv e signs which provide a wealth of information on the environmental and cultural heritage of the area. C ommunity artist Ba rba ry O ' Brien worked with local schools, residents groups and members of the Kaurna Aboriginal community to develop the designs. Look out for the thirty three large ' art signs' in the shape of dolphins, fish and crabs along the way. Sixty three smaller aluminium signs and colourful cartoons were also produced, and these have been installed in nooks and corners all along the M arion C oastal Walking Trail. Six signs shaped like a Kaurna shield communicate the significance of Aboriginal relationships with M arion' s coastline, and indicate the Kaurna names for plants and animals you might encounter as you travel along the trail. For mor e inf orma tion, phone: (08) 8375 6891 - Coa sta l a rts (08) 8357 5900 - K a urna herita ge (Liv ing K a ur na Cultura l Centre) f le ct io n n ’ is a re o ti la p m in e d , ‘ C o n te a n d im a g l a re s; y o n jo u rn e l, cu lt u ra l d h is to ri ca n a l a n o u a l. p e rs a n d sp ir it our w ay e n a v ig a te w o d w Ho e p a st ? a p s o f th m e th h g th ro u st o d ia n s m e f it cu co e b e w f u tu re ? Ca n s o f th e th a p e th of n a Ta d ic M a ri ja