About this place
What to expect
Ironstone Hill Hike (1 hr 30 mins return, 4km return) This hike follows the coast east of Penneshaw along a section of the original bullock track to Cape Willoughby and provides spectacular views across Backstairs Passage to the Fleurieu Peninsula. After climbing through regenerating sheoak vegetation, the hike leads to the ruins of Harry Bates' cottage and a stone threshing floor on Ironstone Hill. The farming heritage of the area is interpreted on signs along the hike. Access: follow Frenchmans Terrace along the foreshore at Penneshawto the car park at the start of Binneys Track.