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Cape Jervis – Cobbler Hill

Sun 30 Nov 2025

Details

Walk name/location
Cape Jervis – Cobbler Hill
Walk grade
Trail Walker
Description

Commencing at Cape Jervis, the coastal scenery along this region of the Fleurieu Peninsula is spectacular, and is a lovely walk along the first section of the Heysen Trail. The trail begins with a meander along sandy coastal tracks and exposed hillsides, with views of Kangaroo Island and the Southern Ocean over your right shoulder. On occasions, walkers are often rewarded with sightings of seals & dolphins. The trail progressively develops several undulations further along as you approach Blow Hole Beach within the Deep Creek National Park. The walk ends with a much-anticipated hill climb for approx. 2km through native vegetation back to the vehicles.

Walk Difficulty – The Heysen Trail walks are demanding and suitable for experienced walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain consisting of long-distance trails with some steep inclines/declines, irregular surface with loose uneven, slippery base. They have a walking time of about 5 to 7 hours and will require a good degree of physical fitness.

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – Please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Date
Sunday 30 November 2025
Walk Leaders
Kristyn Willson
Roz Garrard
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Mapsheet 1A, Cape Jervis to Tunkalilla Beach

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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $12.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $5.00)
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Accepted
Walk Specifics
Start time
0730 for 0745 car departure
End time
1430
Walking from
Cape Jervis
Walking to
Cobbler Hill
Distance
14.5km
Risks
Hazards

Some tricky, steep sections climbing into and out of gullies and steep ascent of Cobbler Hill. Uneven terrain. Algal bloom.

Requirements

Wear appropriate hiking clothing, hiking footwear, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc as you need per forecast weather conditions.

Carry at least 2 litres of water (more if it's warm) and a personal first aid kit including electrolytes.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Walking poles handy.

Experience

End-to-end or hard Trailwalker experience preferred. Steep ascent of Cobbler Hill.

Nearby Campsites and Accommodation Options

This list is generic and is derived from the Walk Selector for this walk section. Your walk leader may be suggesting a different or specific town or accommodation option to be based at.

In This Section

On or within 2km of this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Trig Campground
  2. Wuldi Krikin Ngawanthi / Eagle Waterhole ‘walk-in’ site
  3. Cobbler Hill Camp Site
  4. Cape Jervis
  5. Goondooloo Cottage
  6. Cape Jervis Trailhead
  7. Cape Jervis Tavern
  8. Cape Jervis Accommodation & Caravan Park

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Tapanappa Camp Site
  2. Yapari Ngawanthi / Cliffs ‘walk-in’ site