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Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, VIC Australia
| Address | Cape Liptrap Rd,
Cape Schanck
Victoria, 3939, Australia | | Enquiries : | Send an enquiry to Cape Liptrap Coastal Park |
Cape Liptrap is a narrow peninsula formed by the spine of the Hoddle Range running out to sea. It consists of steep cliffs of folded marine sediments flanked by rock pinnacles and wave cut platforms.
Things to see and do
Swimming
* The broad sandy open beaches of Venus Bay are popular for swimming and surfing. Swimmers must be careful as strong currents and rips occur along this section of the coast. Venus Bay No. 1 beach is patrolled by surf lifesavers during the summer months
* The more sheltered coves and beaches at Walkerville and Waratah Bay are also suitable for swimming
Camping
* Camping is permitted in the park at Bear Gully where shady campsites are set amongst tall banksias. Campers must be self sufficient and bring their own firewood and drinking water
* Camping facilities are also provided within the commercial caravan parks situated on the foreshore at Walkerville and Waratah Bay. A range of other accommodation is available in the neighbouring townships
Fishing and Boating
* Recreational line fishing is popular from the beaches and rocks at Walkerville with anglers seeking snapper, sweep, leather jacket, salmon, yellow-tail kingfish, trumpeter and parrot-fish.
* The sheltered waters of Anderson Inlet offer bass, flathead, salmon, whiting, mullet, trevally and garfish. A bag limit of five litres per person per day applies to the collection of pipis
* The Venus Bay Beach is an excellent location to try your luck at surf fishing
* Boats can only be launched within the park from the beach at Walkerville. All boats must travel at less than five knots when within 30m of people in the water and when within 200m of the shore
Walking
There are a number of great walks to enjoy such as:
* Point Smythe Nature Trail
* Anderson Inlet Walk
* Limeburners Walk
* Walkerville North - Prom View Estate
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| Entity Facility | Picnic Area. | | Experience | Flora/Fauna, Nature based, Wildlife. |
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