About Inneston & Innes National Park
Innes National Park encompasses the southern tip of the Yorke Peninsula, a dramatic landscape of windswept beaches, rocky headlands, and heritage sites that tell the story of South Australia's once-thriving plaster industry. This is a place where industrial history meets coastal wilderness, offering visitors a mix of walking trails, secluded beaches, and the chance to explore abandoned mining settlements.
Walks & Trails
The park has excellent short walks accessible from the visitor centre. Start with the Cape Spencer Lookout Trail, a 2km hike offering panoramic views of the coastline, or explore the Thomson-Pfitzner Plaster Trail to see remnants of the historic plaster mines just 4km away. The Inneston Historic Walk takes you through the restored ghost town, revealing the buildings and infrastructure of the early 1900s mining era. For longer adventures, the Browns Beach Trail and Browns Beach to Gym Beach Hike combine coastal scenery with beach walking.
Attractions & Things to See
Innes National Park is the main drawcard, featuring sheltered bays, rugged cliffs, and several small beaches suited to swimming and snorkelling. The park's heritage precinct preserves the plaster mining story through its buildings and tunnels, providing insight into early 20th-century industrial life on the peninsula. Wildlife includes little penguins at dusk and occasional dolphin sightings from the beaches.
Pubs & Dining
The nearest dining options are further afield. The Howling Dog Tavern is 51km away, while Tavern on Turton is 74km distant. Stock up on supplies in nearby towns before heading into the park.