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End-to-End 11, Cape Jervis – Cobbler Hill

Sun 1 May 2016

Details

Walk name/location
End-to-End 11, Cape Jervis – Cobbler Hill
Walk grade
End-to-End 11
Description

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.

Participants who register for this walk will also be invited to attend an introductory walk on Sunday 10 April 2016, information will be provided upon registration.

Date
Sunday 1 May 2016
Walk Leaders
Dom Henschke
Marlene Henschke
David Roberts
Andrew McDonald
Helen Morgante
John Babister

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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

Meeting location details will be provided after you have registered for this event.

Details
Information withheld
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
Approx. 14 km
Risks
Hazards

Exposed coastline

Requirements

Wear suitable walking footwear and bring protective clothing[eg. sunhat, raincoat, warm jacket],morning tea, lunch and a min. of 2 litres of water.

Experience

Trailwalker

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