Bowman Scenic Drive
A short scenic drive along the cliffs northwest of Beachport, linking sea caves, limestone reef coastline and lookouts, with views of Penguin Island.
Bowman Scenic Drive runs about 10 kilometres northwest along the coast from Beachport. Most of it lies within the Beachport Conservation Park. It is a coastal route where you can drive and stop as you like. Along the way are several lookouts that show limestone sea cliffs, sea caves and natural rock pools carved by the powerful Southern Ocean swells. Rock formations such as The Chair are especially striking. You can also see Penguin Island offshore. At some lookouts, wooden boardwalks lead down to the sea, and in winter storms the crashing waves are spectacular. The full drive takes about 30 minutes, or about one hour with stops. The reef coast is slippery and the waves are strong, so do not approach the rocks at the water's edge. Swimming is not recommended here.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pool of Siloam, Beachport
- Beachport Jetty
- Woakwine Cutting
- Little Dip Conservation Park
- Victoria Street, Robe
- Robe Town Beach
- Robe Customs House Maritime Museum
- Long Beach