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Wild South Coast Way On The Heysen Trail

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What to expect

Immerse yourself in 6 walks along the new Wild South Coast Way on the Heysen Trail (WCSW) between Cape Jervis and Victor Harbor.  Absorb rugged coastlines, dense native vegetation and expansive views in a small group.

An introduction on Sunday afternoon will include insight into Ngarrindjeri connection to Deep Creek and a short walk followed by sundowner drinks & nibbles. Experienced Walk Leaders will guide walks from Monday to Friday following the WSCW along this dynamic coastal stretch of Heysen Trail.

A solid level of fitness is necessary for walking over consecutive days on a Class 4/5 Trail:  these are challenging walks between 5-6 hours with some steep climbs and descents through gullies, rough, narrow and uneven tracks, occassional rock scrambling, creek crossings and along cliff edges.

As it is a linear trail, walkers will need to drive themselves to the end location for the walk, from where a bus will take them to the start of the walk. Registered walkers will be provided with daily meeting points.  A celebratory dinner in Victor Harbor will conclude the event.

Participants must register for the full walk program $320 – package includes walk fees, bus costs, sundowner drinks and final night dinner.  Note that “Golden Boots” does not apply for this event. Participants will need to book personal accommodation.

Walk leaders: Melanie Sjoberg
Daniel Jardine
Registrations close: 9:00am 21 October 2022

Cost

Bus: $320.00

Celebratory dinner included in package fee.

Hotel Victor 1 Albert Place in Victor Harbor on Friday evening: 6.30pm drinks for 7pm dinner.

Walkers need to organise personal accommodation and general meals except for a final dinner.

Dates

Sunday 23 October 2022 – Friday 28 October 2022

Walk difficulty: Extended Walk

These are multi-day walks, usually a long weekend or a week long trip. Sometimes a few hours drive from Adelaide, sometimes interstate or overseas.

These trips often involve overnight stays in accommodation organised and paid for by the participant.

Walk details

Start time:
4pm welcome, short walk and sundowner drinks/nibbles

Walking from:
Meeting Point: KENT RESERVE, carpark 26A Kent Rd, VICTOR HARBOR

Start time:
7.45am for 8am bus

Walking from:
Meeting Point: Deep Creek National Park near Cobbler Hill Campground, Blowhole Beach Road. Follow Parks signs from Range Road.

Walking to:
Cape Jervis to Cobbler Hill

Distance:
14km

Start time:
7.45am for 8am bus

Walking from:
Meeting Point: Deep Creek National Park Tapanappa Lookout Car Park: follow Parks signs from Range Road.

Walking to:
Cobbler Hill to Tapanappa

Distance:
14km

Start time:
7.45am for 8am bus

Walking from:
Meeting Point: Ballaparudda Recreation Park, opposite Balquhidder Station on Bollaparudda Road off Range Road.

Distance:
18km

Start time:
7.45am for 8am bus

Walking from:
Meeting Point: Waitpinga Beach Car Park [NB not the campground]. Dennis Road off Waitpinga Road.

Walking to:
Ballaparudda to Waitpinga Beach

Distance:
15km

Start time:
7.45am for 8am bus

Walking from:
Meeting Point: Kent Reserve carpark 26A Kent Rd, Victor Harbor.

Walking to:
Waitpinga Beach to Victor Harbor

Distance:
18km

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 heysentrail.asn.au/appropriate-clothing

In the event of hot weather, the decision to proceed with or cancel a walk is made by the Walk Leader(s), having regard to risk factors such as local weather conditions, trail accessibility, vehicle support, and the physical capabilities of walkers in the group. In some circumstances, the Walk Leader may decide to amend, modify or shorten a scheduled walk. If a single-day End-to-End walk is cancelled, walk fees will be refunded. Refunds do not apply to weekend-away walks and multi-day events.

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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