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Focused on preserving & enhancing our local cultural heritage, and the natural & built environment

07/11/2026

UPDATE: THE OFFENDING VANDALISM HAS NOW BEEN REMOVED.

Graffiti has been discovered in one of the historic boat caves at Port Willunga. Defacing heritage-listed sites is an offence that can carry a penalty of up to $500,000.

City of Onkaparinga operate a Graffiti Reward Program of up to $500 for information leading to prosecution.

We all love and appreciate our historic heritage in the area. If you have witnessed, or have any information about the incident, you can make a confidential report to the City of Onkaparinga at 8384 0666 or [email protected].

Photo credit : Barbara Martin

23/10/2026

Did you know that magpies usually occupy the same territory for life and that they live for 20+ years? So you may have seen this one particular magpie (see video), affectionately known as Beakie, who has been a regular at the Star kiosk for years. We believe she is a female and despite her damaged beak, she is thriving. So if you see her sitting on the kiosk railing near you, say hello and let her be. She’ll no doubt clean up any crumbs left behind, in addition to her natural diet. Last sighted yesterday in a front garden in Church Street, she is a frequent endearing visitor at the Kiosk 🖤🤍

07/10/2026

Latest sad news on the 3 chicks that hatched at Port Willunga on 2 October. Unfortunately all have been taken by a predatory kestrel in subsequent days.
The photo below, courtesy of Andreas Kor, was taken of the last chick with adult parent on Monday. We are now hoping that the parent plovers will try again in due course. The enclosed area has been made quite large to enable the birds to roam safely. Please remember to keep your doggo on a leash and away from the cordoned off section of the beach.

29/09/2026

⚠️Today @ 11:46am WHITE SHARK ALERT at Port Willunga Beach. A 3.5-4m great white shark has been sighted about 15m from shore approximately 1km north of the Port Willunga main car park. Swimmers were advised to leave the water and avoid the area.

OFFICIAL REPORT BY SAPOL

***UPDATE : 30/09/26. Shark plane flew over several times this morning at Pt Willunga beach. No sightings evident.

20/09/2026

Local “citizen scientists”, you can now help track beach changes and erosion over time
on Port Willunga beach with a CoastSnap cradle situated to the north on the cliff-top looking back over Port Willunga beach.

It’s quick & easy to do while on your walk. Just place your phone in the stainless steel cradle, take a photo of the beach and shoreline and upload the photo via the CoastSnap app or use the QR code on the sign.

Onkaparinga Council has partnered with Uni NSW Water Research Lab who collect and process the data. By measuring elements like beach width, sand movement, and shoreline recession, Onkaparinga Council will then be able to monitor erosion risks and shape long-term coastal management strategies.

08/09/2026

Spring has sprung, and so have the weeds!
A gardener's work is never done at this time of year. The weeds are flourishing thanks to the recent heavy rain and sunshine, and now's the time to root them out while the ground is still moist. Come and join us in the gorgeous Port Willunga Linear Reserve this SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. The forecast is for a partly sunny and dry day - perfect for a bit of weeding and chatting with our dedicated band of volunteers. Bring your gloves, and your favourite weeding tool - or use ours - and stay for morning tea. Meet at the picnic area at the bottom of Mindarie St at 10am.

04/09/2026

COMING: There will be a free Bird Flu Community forum in Willunga on TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER, from 6pm. (See photo for venue).
Registration is essential due to venue capacity.
www.birdflu.sa.gov.au/community-forums

Hear from Govt. leaders & experts including the Minister for Climate, Environment & Water and Minister for Tourism, the Hon Emily Bourke MLC, and representatives from the Dept. of Primary Industries, Dept. for Environment and Water, and SA Health.
Learn more about H5 Bird Flu, human, animal & environmental health considerations, and the preparedness measures currently in place.

29/08/2026

Unfortunately, we have sad news about Harvey, our beloved Hooded Plover at Pt Willunga beach. Plover volunteers found Harvey dead on the beach just last month. The beach near Blanche Point was his home for numerous seasons and with his partner, he successfully fledged 7 chicks. During this time, he withstood the elements, foxes, kestrels, dogs and humans who got too close. As we know, there’s a low success rate for eggs and chicks.

Harvey was originally tagged at Snapper Point, Aldinga in 2013 and consequently made his home in Port Willunga in 2015.
At the time of his death, he was at least 13 years old. He was a plover identity at our beach and the volunteers as well as locals who loved seeing him are all saddened by his departure.
Thank you once again to our local volunteers who do so much to support the protection of our endangered plover population.

💙 Vale Harvey 💙

** photo credit - local Plover volunteers

26/08/2026

Over 24 hours Monday we had 52mm of rainfall locally. Port Willunga creek has swolllen and burst its banks, the Linear Reserve is flooded and has cut off foot traffic between opposite sides of the valley for the time being. Water flow out to the sea has been strong and there’s a distinct brown band in the sea along the coast for now. The frogs, bird life and dogs are absolutely loving it.

25/07/2026

Follow up from a previous post of the cliff hazard at Blanche Point, northern end of Port Willunga.
Council are not considering removal due to challenging logistics and the possibility of creating further instability on the cliff face.
A Cliff Monitoring program involving high-resolution 3D digital terrain surveys will be undertaken between July & December this year and be used to compare with the previous survey in 2022.
Ongoing risk management measures will include the use of hazard signage, periodic social media alerts for the public, prompt follow-up of community observations, and cliff hazard assessment north & south of Port Willunga Creek. Installation of signage is planned from October this year.
In the meantime, be observant of any unstable cliff structures and avoid walking under these areas as rockfall can happen without warning.

Address

PO Box 1138
Aldinga, SA
5173

Telephone

+61400738844

Website

http://www.friendsofportwillunga.org.au/

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