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EE19 Waitpinga to Dump Rd to Inman Valley

Sat 20 to Sun 21 Sep 2025

Registrations open 7:00am Sunday 14 September, 2025

Details

Walk name/location
EE19 Waitpinga to Dump Rd to Inman Valley
Walk grade
End-to-End 19
Description

NOTE: If you wish to walk on only one day, please contact the FOHT office (once registration has opened) to register for that day’s walk. The on-line registration system will only allow you to register for both days.

Saturday 20th September: Waitpinga to Dump Rd (14km)

One of the most spectacular sections of the Trail. Walkers follow sandy tracks and clifftop trails through the coastal scrub of Newland Head Conservation Park, and will have dramatic views towards Victor Harbor. Here whales have been sighted, as well as seals, dolphins and the endangered white bellied sea eagle. At Kings Beach the Trail leaves the coast and follows roads to begin the long journey northward inland.

Sunday 21st September: Dump Rd to Inman Valley (18km)

An undulating walk with a steep descent into a creek crossing. This section follows country roads, farm paddock fence lines, forest trails and road reserves. Native orchids, grass trees, abundant birdlife and classic Fleurieu farmland views make this a pleasant walk to remember.

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.

Start
Saturday 20 September 2025
End
Sunday 21 September 2025
Walk Leaders
Dean Mortimer
Kristyn Willson
Amy Neumann
Judy McAdam
Meredith Gray
Sharon Kennare
Roz Garrard
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Mapsheet

Mapsheet 1B, Tunkalilla Beach to Victor Harbor

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Guidebook maps (2006-2014)
Southern Guidebook, chapter 1 map 5,
chapter 1 map 6,
chapter 2 map 1.
Meeting Location

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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $24.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $10.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $50.00
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
0740 for check-in
End time
1600
Walking from
Waitpinga
Walking to
Dump Road
Distance
14km
Risks (Saturday)
Hazards

Exposed coast line, cliffs and possible erratic weather conditions. Be prepared. Trail can be very slippery in parts. Road walking - where possible, keep off the road to the right hand side verge unless told otherwise.

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 and a personal first aid kit including electrolytes.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Walking poles handy.

Experience

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.

Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
0740 for check-in
End time
1600
Walking from
Dump Road
Walking to
Inman Valley
Distance
18km
Risks (Sunday)
Hazards

A main road crossing at Waitpinga Rd. Road walking – single file on right hand side, unless advised otherwise. Cowpats, possible farm animals. Slippery surfaces in parts, boggy conditions through paddocks. Steep slippery descent. Creek crossing.

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 and a personal first aid kit including electrolytes.

Bring food and snacks for morning tea and lunch.

Walking poles handy.

Experience

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.

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. Inman Valley

  2. Newland Hill ‘bench’
  3. Heysen’s Rest Bed & Breakfast

  4. Robinson Hill ‘walk-in’ site

  5. Inman Valley town campsite

  6. Alma’s Hem Amphitheatre

  7. Natunyuru Ngawanthi / Sand Dunes ‘walk-in’ camp site

  8. The Scrub Campsite

  9. Myponga

  10. Farmview Retreat

  11. Kings Beach Road trailhead (Victor Harbor 5 km east)

Near This Section

More than 2km off of the Heysen Trail section.

  1. Victor Harbor

  2. Corinium Roman Villa

  3. Pear Tree Hollow

  4. Blue House, Myponga

Further Afield

Beyond this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Waitpinga camp site