Port Victoria Volcano Trail

The Port Victoria Volcano Trail is a feature section of the Walk the Yorke, a continuous shared walking and cycling leisure trail stretching right around South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula coastline for more than 500 kilometres.

The Port Victoria Volcano Trail provides a unique opportunity to learn about the various spectacular rocks along the Port Victoria beach – and the gigantic underwater volcanic eruption that led to their presence about 2 billion years ago – all while enjoying a stroll along the coast, and the spectacular views out to Wardang Island and Spencer Gulf.

The trail explains how these rocks tell the tale of one of the great volcanic events in Earth’s history, from vast outpourings of red and black lava to explosive eruptions and boiling muds. It features six geosites, each denoted by signage and numbered boulders.

The trail also includes the original “Port Victoria Geological Trail” Rotunda, which is situated on the hill at the jetty carpark and features additional information.

South Australian Geology Field Brochures

The Geological Society of Australia (SA Division) provides easy-to-understand field information on South Australian geology to all those interested in the earth sciences. This public information is offered in the form of guides to specific localities or regions within South Australia that are of special interest for educational purposes.

All brochures are offered in simple A4 sheets that may be conveniently reproduced and readily utilised during field inspections. These sheets are also freely available for printing and folding into three for placement in a brochure stand.

Find out more on the Geological Society of Australia website.