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Tapanappa to Balquhidder

Sun 26 Jun 2016

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Walk name/location
Tapanappa to Balquhidder
Walk grade
End-to-End 11
Description

A picturesque section highlighting the diversity of the . Heysen Trail, the walk continues through dense native bushland in Deep Creek Conservation Park before veering toward the coast providing spectacular views of Tunkalilla Beach and then a steep descent to Boat Harbor Beach. Some more coastal walking leads to a testing 4klm walk along Tunkalilla Beach followed by a very steep climb up Balquhidder Hill prior to the final few klms through rolling farmland.

Date
Sunday 26 June 2016
Walk Leaders
David Roberts
Andrew McDonald
Helen Morgante
John Babister

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Mapsheets

Mapsheet 1A, Cape Jervis to Tunkalilla Beach;
Mapsheet 1B, Tunkalilla Beach to Victor Harbor

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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
8.15am for 8.45am sharp departure by Bus
End time
3.00-3.30pm
Walking from
Tapanappa campground GR 515527 on Map 1.3 or map 1a on Map Sheet 1
Walking to
Balquhidder GR 616546 on Map 1.4 or map 1b on Map Sheet 1
Distance
15klm
Risks
Hazards

Trail can be very slippery if wet, especially the couple of klms either side of Boat Harbor Beach.

Requirements

Bring suitable protective clothing [e.g raincoat, sunhat etc.],suitable footwear,walking poles,morning tea, lunch and at least 2 litres of water. A spare pair of socks may prove useful..

Experience

Trail Walker Standard

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 2 km of this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Waitpinga campsite

  2. Tapanappa campsite

  3. Kurri Ngawanthi / Creek walk-in site

  4. Yapari Ngawanthi / Cliffs walk-in site

Near This Section

More than 2 km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Glenburn Cottage

  2. Deep Creek Homestead

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Natunyuru Ngawanthi / Sand Dunes walk-in campsite