Section 3: Tapanappa to Balquhidder

Region: South Coast

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.

Walkers take note:

  • The Heysen Trail route is ON Tunkalilla Beach which means only walk on the beach and walkers must stay away from Private Property, the dunes & ridge. Note: Private Property starts at the foot of the dunes the fence line is well inside do not walk along it. Please be aware that with a very high tide and on-shore winds the water may lap the base of the dunes and you may  get wet so best to look at at high tide times for when you expect to be at the beach to see if the walk can be done on the day/time you are planning.
  • Going up Balquhidder Hill to manage stress on posts –  If you are hiking in a group please have no more than 2 hikers using chain between each pair of posts.
Map & GPS Files

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

Southern Guidebook, chapter 1 map 3.
chapter 1 map 4.

Distance
15km
Location of Tapanappa
515 527
(251500 6052700 zone 54)
Latitude: -35.6382903167 (35° 38' 17.8451")
Longitude: 138.2556173639 (138° 15' 20.2225")
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Note that Tapanappa is within Deep Creek Conservation Park. Consequently a vehicle entry fee is payable prior to park entry … see here.

Location of Balquhidder
616 546
(261600 6054600 zone 54)
Latitude: -35.6236662389 (35° 37' 25.1985")
Longitude: 138.3676135694 (138° 22' 3.4088")
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