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Victor Harbor WALKING TRAILS Explore and discover the city’s At poribusant ped quossuntet. 1800 557 094 encountervictorharbor.com.au The Causeway, opposite Warland Reserve 1800 557 094 [email protected] Open seven days, 9am - 5pm Closed Christmas Day www.encountervictorharbor.com.au For more information on walking trails, contact the Victor Harbor Information Centre or visit encountervictorharbor.com.au HINDMARSH FALLS MOUNT BILLY HIKE HINDMARSH river TRAIL INMAN river TRAIL HEYSEN TRAIL ENCOUNTER BIKEWAY COASTAL CLIFFS TRAIL the bluff heritage TRAIL RIDGEWAY HILL TRAIL KAIKI TRAIL Hindmarsh Falls Short walk Grade Easy / undulating Distance 0.5km return Access Self-guided Start Waterfall Road, Hindmarsh Valley Description Hindmarsh Falls is best viewed in winter and spring after heavy rainfall. The falls are reached after a gentle walk. whale walk TOWN centre HERITAGE TRAIL Ridgeway Hill Walking Trail coastal cliffs Walking Trail HERITAGE Trail (Heysen Spur Trail) the bluff trail HEYSEN TRAIL Continues to Deep Creek and Cape Jervis HEYSEN TRAIL Continues to Inman Valley & Flinders Ranges Newland Head Waitpinga Beach Dennis Road Waitpinga Road Cliff Lookout Kings Head west island Conservation Park rosetta head (the bluff) Waitpinga Road Range Road Range Road Jagger Road Jagger Road Kings Beach Road Kings Beach Petrel Cove Franklin Parade ENCOUNTER BAY Parsons Beach Road Newland Head Conservation Park Parsons Beach ENCOUNTER BIKEWAY Continues to Goolwa via Port Elliot and Middleton Parking Toilets Picnic Area Wheelchair Access Campground Drinking Water Public BBQ Interpretive Information FACILITIES LEGEND Kent Reserve For Heysen Trail maps and information visit Friends of the Heysen Trail at www.heysentrail.asn.au Please remember • Leave behind only footprints • Take plenty of water and wear good enclosed walking shoes • Respect the flora and fauna around you so that others may also enjoy the pleasure • Beware of snakes, especially in warmer months For detailed maps and further information contact the Victor Harbor Information Centre or visit encountervictorharbor.com.au Victor Harbor Regional Walking Trails Experience rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs, country roads and farm views as you embark on some of the most spectacular walking trails in South Australia. waitpinga to kings beach - Heysen Trail Grade Moderate to difficult Distance 11.5km linear Access Self-guided Start Waitpinga Beach Kings Beach Description Arguably one of the most spectacular sections of the Heysen Trail, the track takes walkers through sand and coastal scrub and the dramatic clifftops along Newland Head Conservation Park to Kings Beach. KINGS BEACH TO INMAN VALLEY - Heysen Trail Grade Moderate to difficult Distance 26.5km linear Access Self-guided Start Kings Beach Inman Valley Description From Kings Beach the Heysen Trail leaves the coast following roads and an uncleared road reserve to begin the long journey north along farm fence lines and country roads showing the diverse terrain throughout the region. cape jervis to kings beach - Heysen Trail Grade Difficult Distance 73km (3-5 days) Access Self-guided Start Cape Jervis Description This section of the Heysen Trail links Cape Jervis, Deep Creek Conservation Park and Newland Head Conservation Park through to Kings Beach. Extend your walk to Granite Island Recreation Park and complete the Great Southern Ocean Walk. the bluff Short walk - Rosetta Trail Grade Difficult Distance 600m loop Access Self-guided Start The Bluff car park Description Also known as Rosetta Head, 'The Bluff' is a prominent feature of Victor Harbor's coastline. A good level of fitness is required to get to the peak, however walkers are rewarded with uninterrupted views of Encounter Marine Park from the top. Ridgeway Hill Trail Newland Head Conservation Pk Grade Difficult Distance 7.4km loop Access Self-guided Start Waitpinga Campground Description This trail takes you on a peaceful loop around Newland Head Conservation Park. Follow the fire track up to Ridgeway Hill, before making your way back down the tracks on the northern edge of the park back to the campground. You’ll see plenty of kangaroos and the occasional echidna along the trail. Coastal Cliffs Trail Newland Head Conservation Pk Grade Difficult Distance 8.6km loop Access Self-guided Start Waitpinga Campground Description Experience the dramatic clifftops towards Victor Harbor. Here whales have been sighted during winter, as well as seals, dolphins and the endangered white bellied sea eagle. HeRITAGE Trail Heysen Spur Trail Grade Easy to moderate Distance 5.8km linear Access Self-guided Start Kent Reserve or Kings Beach Description The Heysen spur trail brings the Heysen Trail into the township of Victor Harbor. Also known as Kings Head Hike, the trail highlights cultural, environmental and historical points of interest along Victor Harbor's spectacular coastline from Kings Beach to Kent Reserve. Mount Billy Hike Mount Billy National Park Grade Moderate Distance 4.7km circuit Access Self-guided Start Gate 1 Hindmarsh Tiers Road Description Enjoy the steep ascent to the peak of Mount Billy amongst mallee and an abundance of forest wildlife. A pleasant walk for people with a good fitness level. A shorter walk Banksia Trail 2.1km is available from Gate 1. For information on walking trails throughout South Australia visit Walking SA at www.walkingsa.org.au
Transcript of Victor Harbor Regional Walking Trails · For Heysen Trail maps and information visit Friends of the...
Victor Harbor
WALKING TRAILS
Explore and discover the city’s At poribusant ped quossuntet.
1800 557 094encountervictorharbor.com.au
The Causeway, opposite Warland Reserve
1800 557 094
Open seven days, 9am - 5pmClosed Christmas Day
www.encountervictorharbor.com.au
For more information on walking trails,contact the Victor Harbor Information Centre or visit
encountervictorharbor.com.au
HINDMARSH FALLS
MOUNT BILLY HIKE
HINDMARSHriver TRAIL
INMAN river TRAIL
HEYSEN TRAIL
ENCOUNTER BIKEWAY
COASTAL CLIFFS TRAIL
the bluff
heritage TRAILRIDGEWAY HILLTRAIL
KAIKI TRAIL
Hindmarsh FallsShort walkGrade Easy / undulatingDistance 0.5km returnAccess Self-guidedStart Waterfall Road,
Hindmarsh ValleyDescriptionHindmarsh Falls is best viewed in winter and spring after heavy rainfall. The falls are reached after a gentle walk.
whale walkTOWN centre HERITAGE TRAIL
Ridgeway HillWalking Trail
coastal cliffsWalking Trail
HERITAGETrail
(Heysen Spur Trail)
the bluff trail
HEYSEN TRAILContinues to Deep Creek and
Cape Jervis
HEYSEN TRAILContinues to Inman Valley
& Flinders Ranges
Newland Head
Waitpinga Beach
Den
nis
Road
Waitpinga Road
Cliff Lookout
Kings Head
west islandConservation Park
rosetta head
(the bluff)Waitpinga Road
Range Road
Range Road
Jagger Road Jagger Road
King
s Be
ach
Road
KingsBeach
PetrelCove
Frank
lin Pa
rade
ENCOUNTERBAY
Pars
ons
Beac
h R
oad
Newland HeadConservation Park
Parsons Beach
ENCOUNTERBIKEWAY
Continues to Goolwa via Port Elliot and Middleton
Parking
Toilets
Picnic Area
WheelchairAccess
Campground
Drinking Water
Public BBQ
InterpretiveInformation
FACILITIES LEGEND
Kent Reserve
For Heysen Trail maps and information visit Friends of the Heysen Trail at
www.heysentrail.asn.au
Please remember • Leave behind only footprints
• Take plenty of water and wear good enclosed walking shoes
• Respect the flora and fauna around you so that others may also enjoy the pleasure
• Beware of snakes, especially in warmer months
For detailed maps and further information contact the Victor Harbor
Information Centre or visitencountervictorharbor.com.au
Victor Harbor Regional Walking TrailsExperience rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs, country roads and farm views as you embark on some of the most spectacular walking trails in South Australia.
waitpinga to kings beach - Heysen TrailGrade Moderate to difficultDistance 11.5km linearAccess Self-guidedStart Waitpinga Beach
Kings BeachDescriptionArguably one of the most spectacular sections of the Heysen Trail, the track takes walkers through sand and coastal scrub and the dramatic clifftops along Newland Head Conservation Park to Kings Beach.
KINGS BEACH TO INMAN VALLEY - Heysen Trail
Grade Moderate to difficultDistance 26.5km linearAccess Self-guidedStart Kings Beach
Inman ValleyDescriptionFrom Kings Beach the Heysen Trail leaves the coast following roads and an uncleared road reserve to begin the long journey north along farm fence lines and country roads showing the diverse terrain throughout the region.
cape jervis to kings beach - Heysen TrailGrade DifficultDistance 73km (3-5 days)Access Self-guidedStart Cape JervisDescriptionThis section of the Heysen Trail links Cape Jervis, Deep Creek Conservation Park and Newland Head Conservation Park through to Kings Beach. Extend your walk to Granite Island Recreation Park and complete the Great Southern Ocean Walk.
the bluff Short walk - Rosetta TrailGrade DifficultDistance 600m loopAccess Self-guidedStart The Bluff car parkDescriptionAlso known as Rosetta Head, 'The Bluff' is a prominent feature of Victor Harbor's coastline. A good level of fitness is required to get to the peak, however walkers are rewarded with uninterrupted views of Encounter Marine Park from the top.
Ridgeway Hill TrailNewland Head Conservation PkGrade DifficultDistance 7.4km loopAccess Self-guidedStart Waitpinga CampgroundDescriptionThis trail takes you on a peaceful loop around Newland Head Conservation Park. Follow the fire track up to Ridgeway Hill, before making your way back down the tracks on the northern edge of the park back to the campground. You’ll see plenty of kangaroos and the occasional echidna along the trail.
Coastal Cliffs TrailNewland Head Conservation PkGrade DifficultDistance 8.6km loopAccess Self-guidedStart Waitpinga CampgroundDescriptionExperience the dramatic clifftops towards Victor Harbor. Here whales have been sighted during winter, as well as seals, dolphins and the endangered white bellied sea eagle.
HeRITAGE TrailHeysen Spur TrailGrade Easy to moderateDistance 5.8km linearAccess Self-guidedStart Kent Reserve or
Kings BeachDescriptionThe Heysen spur trail brings the Heysen Trail into the township of Victor Harbor. Also known as Kings Head Hike, the trail highlights cultural, environmental and historical points of interest along Victor Harbor's spectacular coastline from Kings Beach to Kent Reserve.
Mount Billy HikeMount Billy National ParkGrade ModerateDistance 4.7km circuitAccess Self-guidedStart Gate 1 Hindmarsh Tiers
RoadDescriptionEnjoy the steep ascent to the peak of Mount Billy amongst mallee and an abundance of forest wildlife. A pleasant walk for people with a good fitness level. A shorter walk Banksia Trail 2.1km is available from Gate 1.
For information on walking trails throughout South Australia
visit Walking SA atwww.walkingsa.org.au
ENCOUNTERBIKEWAY
inman river trail
HINDMARSHriver trail
Franklin Parade
Barte
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Tabe
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le R
oad
Wha
lers
Roa
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Batty
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ad
Jagger Road
Thre
e Gull
ies R
oad
Waitpinga Road
Mill Road
Bay Road
George Main Road
Inman Valley Road
Armstrong Road (Ring Rd)
Crozier Road
Seaview Road
Greenhills Road
Waggon Road
Hindmarsh Road
Flind
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Adel
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Roa
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Port Elliot Road
Victo
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bor R
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Welch Road (Ring Rd)
Armstrong Road (Ring
Rd)
Rosetta Harbor
Inman River
KentReserve
Granite Island
rosetta head
(The Bluff)
Hindmarsh River
WrightIsland
ENCOUNTERBIKEWAY
Continues to Goolwa via Port Elliot and Middleton
WHALE WALKContinues to Basham
Beach Middleton
Bridge Terrace
Esplanade
KAIKI TRAIL
Oce
an S
treetTorrens Street
Cau
sew
ay
Parking
Toilets
Picnic Area
WheelchairAccess
Campground
Drinking Water
Public BBQ
InterpretiveInformation
FACILITIES LEGEND
the bluff TRAIL
HERITAGETrail
(Heysen Spur Trail)
Town centreheritage TRAIL
WHALE WALK
Whale Walk
Grade EasyDistance 10km linearAccess Self-guidedStart South Australian
Whale CentreDescriptionThis walk takes you along the coastal Encounter Bikeway trail from Victor Harbor to the whale sanctuary at Basham Beach, where whales may be spotted from shore between May and October. Before you start, why not visit the SA Whale Centre to learn more about Southern Right whales.
Hindmarsh river Trail Grade EasyDistance 8km loopAccess Self-guidedStart Bridge Terrace or
McCracken Picnic AreaDescriptionThis trail encompasses a variety of significant ecological aspects including flood plains, paperbark woodlands, sand dunes, a lagoon and estuary.
Granite Island Kaiki TrailGrade EasyDistance 2.9km loop plus 700m
across the causeway Access Self-guidedStart Visitor Information CentreDescriptionThis trail offers exceptional coastal scenery, marine life and the Sculpture Encounters exhibit with a series of sculptures on display produced by international artist. Why not extend your walk and add on the Town Centre Heritage Trail self-guided tour for a longer walk.
Town centre Heritage TrailGrade EasyDistance 3km circuitAccess Self-guided (guides
available from the Visitor Information Centre)
Start Visitor Information CentreDescriptionThis trail will take you on a journey to discover the stories of 38 historically significant buildings located in the town centre and how they have contributed to making Victor Harbor what it is today.
Encounter Bikeway The Bluff to Goolwa NorthGrade EasyDistance 31.5km linearAccess Self-guidedStart The Bluff (Rosetta Head)
Laffin Point Goolwa NorthDescriptionThe 30km Encounter Bikeway is an on-road and shared trail that follows the coast line linking the coastal city of Victor Harbor with the river port town of Goolwa, passing through Port Elliot and Middleton. The bikeway can be used by cyclists, and walkers.
Inman river Trail Grade EasyDistance 8km returnAccess Self-guidedStart Muwerang - Kent Reserve DescriptionStarting at Muwerang, the last documented campground of the local Ramindjeri people, this trail is an easy stroll following the banks of the Inman River.
