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Cape Jervis to Cobbler Hill

Sun 21 May 2017

Details

Walk name/location
Cape Jervis to Cobbler Hill
Walk grade
End-to-End 12
Description

E2E12 is the 12th group to walk the Heysen Trail starting at Cape Jervis and finishing at Parachilna Gorge 6yrs later. From the Cape Jervis trailhead, this section follows sandy coastal tracks and exposed coastal hillsides, providing spectacular views over Backstairs Passage to Kangaroo Island.

Walkers are often rewarded with sightings of seals and dolphins. At Blowhole Beach the trail enters Deep Creek Conservation Park to begin the long climb through native bushland to Cobbler Hill.

Date
Sunday 21 May 2017
Walk Leaders
Kara Turner
James Wenzel
Suzanne Matthews
Adam Matthews
Samantha McCarty
Robin Sharland

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Walk section along Heysen Trail shown in red:
The rest of the Heysen Trail shown in blue:
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Mapsheet

Mapsheet 1A, Cape Jervis to Tunkalilla Beach

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Guidebook maps (2006-2014)
Southern Guidebook, chapter 1 map 1,
chapter 1 map 2.
Meeting Location

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Details
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Map URL
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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $8.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $1.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $20.00
Walk Specifics
Start time
Meet at 8.30 am for 9.00 am departure by bus
End time
3.30 pm approx
Walking from
Cape Jervis[Grid ref.368558, Map 1.1 Heysen Trail Southern Guide or Map Sheet 1, Map 1A]
Walking to
Cobbler Hill Campground[Grid ref 442515,Map 1.2 Heysen Trail Southern Guide or Map Sheet 1, Map 1A]
Distance
14 Km
Risks
Hazards

Uneven tracks and trails,possibly wet and slippery

Requirements

Appropriate clothing and footwear,2ltrs water,morn tea & lunch

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
  9. Cape Jervis Holiday Units

Near This Section

More than 2km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Ridgetop Retreats

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Tapanappa Camp Site
  2. Glenburn Cottage
  3. Deep Creek Homestead
  4. Yapari Ngawanthi / Cliffs ‘walk-in’ site