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Tappanappa to Balquhidder

Sun 20 Jul 2014

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Walk name/location
Tappanappa to Balquhidder
Walk grade
End-to-End 9
Description

A picturesque section highlighting the diversity of the Heysen Trail, walkers traverse native bushland, a long sandy beach, lush farmland and some very memorable hills. Photo opportunities abound, and you might even spot a whale.

Date
Sunday 20 July 2014
Walk Leaders
Dana Florea
Michael Weinel
Peter Clark
Catherine Anderson
David Szilassy

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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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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 $18.00
Walk Specifics
Start time
8.30am for 9am sharp departure
End time
3.30pm
Walking from
Tappanappa
Grid Reference: 515 527
Walking to
Balquhidder
Grid Reference: 616 546
Distance
15km
Risks
Hazards

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

Requirements

Wear suitable walking footwear and bring suitable protective clothing (e.g. sunhat, raincoat), morning tea, lunch, water

Experience

Trailwalker 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