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Waitpinga to Tugwell Rd – E2E17
Sun 9 Jul 2023
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- Walk name/location
- Waitpinga to Tugwell Rd – E2E17
- Walk grade
- End-to-End 17
- Description
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One of the most spectacular sections of the Trail. Walkers follow sandy tracks through the coastal scrub of Newland Head Conservation Park, and will have dramatic clifftop 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 following roads and an uncleared road reserve to begin the long journey northward inland.
Fitness: 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.
- Date
- Sunday 9 July 2023
- Walk Leaders
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Paul Frost
Chris Young
Glenn Chambers
Heather Thompson
Peter Nation - Export to Calendars
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- Walk section along Heysen Trail shown in red:
- The rest of the Heysen Trail shown in blue:
Event created: 8:18 am Monday 5 September, 2022
Event last edited: 1:21 pm Friday 30 June, 2023
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