Unofficial guide · verify with Parks SA

Lincoln National ParkUnofficial operator’s manual

Cape Donington to September Beach

Guide updated · verify live track status with Parks SA

Parks SA: short, easy hike through coastal heath. Refreshing sea views and rocky coastline. About 30 minutes, 1 km. Starts at Cape Donington lighthouse (checkpoint 15) or September Beach campground (checkpoint 16).

Do not pair: Do not treat this 30-minute link as a substitute for the Memory Cove key day.

Turnaround: Either end is a road-accessible precinct.

  • Calling this Memory Cove because both are “pretty beaches”.
  • Moderate · short coastal
  • ~30 min
  • 1 km
  • Effort: easy
  • Best for: Short rocky-coast link between lighthouse and campground

Distance, grade, time and open/closed status change — verify on Parks SA before you go.

Official Parks SA info (verify status)
Clear granite-edged water and sheoaks on the Lincoln National Park coast, South Australia

Donington–September — Granite coast

Sueroselee · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Where you start

Cape Donington lighthouse or September Beach campground

Same peninsula as the Donington Loop. This is the short link, not the 6.2 km loop.

How to get there

  1. Sealed roads to Donington / September Beach from the main entrance.

How to do it (step by step)

  1. Walk the 1 km signed link. Allow extra time on rocks.
  2. If you want a proper loop, switch to Donington Loop (6.2 km).

Packing list (shell, grip, water) lives on the gear hub— not a shopping list on every walk. Pairing and Plan B: plan your visit · Sleaford entrance Plan B.

Map (orientation)

Pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads, parking and track status on Parks SA before you drive.

Interactive map — pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads and road status before you drive.

Open in Google MapsGet directions

Extra tips

  • Useful camp-to-lighthouse stroll if you booked September Beach.

Itineraries that use this walk

Clear granite-edged water and sheoaks on the Lincoln National Park coast, South Australia

Full day from Port Lincoln

Full-day Cape Donington

Donington Loop (6.2 km / ~2 hr) plus September Beach time. Optional 1 km lighthouse–beach link. Vehicle entry paid. Camping only if you booked September Beach.

Often paired with Donington Loop— only if energy and weather allow.

Area guide: Cape Donington & September Beach · Maps pin

Nearby stays (optional)

After the walk plan is solid: Port Lincoln beds if you still need them. Kit searches live on the gear hub. Official Parks SA camping, park fees and government bookings are never affiliated. Guided tours live on the Tours hub.

Nearby stays

Port Lincoln · Coffin Bay · Tumby Bay

All Booking.com links open in a new tab and may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official Parks SA camping and Memory Cove bookings are never affiliated.

Some stay, tour and gear links may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Park fees and Parks SA bookings are never affiliated. Affiliate disclosure · Privacy

Some stay, tour and gear links may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Park fees and Parks SA bookings are never affiliated. Disclosure · Tours hub