Waitpinga Loop Walk

What to expect

One of the most spectacular sections of the trail. Leaving from Kings Head, Waitpinga the trail slowly winds its way along dramatic clifftops towards Newland Head. From this point we return along the clifftops back to King Head. This walk offers spectacular coastal views which may include sightings of whales, dolphins, seals and the endangered white bellied sea eagle.

Walk Specifics

Approx 15.5km/5.5hours

Risks:

Hazards Some loose surfaces, tree roots , steep ups & downs

Requirements:

Wet weather clothes. Sun hat, sunscreen, morning tea & lunch, 2 litres water, sturdy good grip walking shoes/boots

Experience:

Trail walking experience to complete a 5 hr walk

Caroline’s phone number: 0448 315 054

Walk leaders: Mary Cartland
Caroline Prescott
Registrations close: 2:00pm 16 June 2017

Cost

Adults: $8.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Walk details

Date:
Sunday 18 June 2017

Start time:
8.30am for 9.00am sharp departure

Walking from:
King Beach, Waitpinga walking to Newland Head and then returning

Distance:
15.5km

Walk difficulty: Trail Walker

These walks are reasonably demanding and for walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain. They have a walking time of about 5 to 6 hours and will require a high degree of physical fitness. These walks generally occur on Saturdays or Sundays.

Hazards

Some parts of the track are slippery and loose stones underfoot. Steep ups and downs

Requirements

Wear sturdy good grip hiking shoes/boots, bring wet weather clothing, Sunhat, sunscreen, walking poles, morning tea, lunch and 2 litres water

Experience

Trail Walker standard

Registration terms and conditions

All walks are subject to you wearing appropriate clothing. Prime considerations are warmth and weather protection. Your safety and the safety of the walking group can be jeopardised by you wearing inappropriate clothing. In an emergency situation it can take hours to evacuate a sick or injured walker. Leaders may not accept people for a walk who have not come appropriately dressed or prepared.

View details of appropriate clothing at https://heysentrail.asn.au/walking-the-heysen-trail/prepare-to-walk-the-trail/what-to-wear-and-bring/

If the forecast temperature for Adelaide is equal or higher than 32C, walks are cancelled. For simplicity, this can be determined the night prior to the walk from the 7.00 pm ABC News Adelaide weather forecast, based upon the Bureau of Meteorology’s routine 4pm forecast.

Your Walk Leader will send an email to all walkers advising the walk is cancelled. We suggest you check your emails before leaving to join the walk. Even if the forecast temperature is later revised, the walk remains cancelled. In such a case walk fees will be refunded.

If unforeseen circumstances arise and you are no longer able to participate in the walk, please cancel your registration as soon as possible using the Manage Walk Registrations facility on your Account page.

Alternatively you can notify the office by 2.15pm on the last business day before the walk. Walk leaders do not have access to messages left on the answering machine after this time. If your Walk Leader has provided their mobile phone number you may be able to contact them prior to the walk (subject to phone service availability).

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