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CANCELLED: Wild South Coast Way on the Heysen Trail

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This event has been cancelled (Walk cancelled due to insufficient registrations).

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 75km of rugged coastlines, 7 beaches, dense native vegetation and expansive views in a small group.

A Sunday afternoon introduction will include an overview of Ngarrindjeri connection to Deep Creek and a short 4km walk-to-a-view followed by sundowner drinks & nibbles. Walk Leaders with experience of the terrain will guide longer day walks 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 with rough, narrow and uneven tracks, a bit of rock scrambling, creek crossings and along cliff edges.  Note: you shouldn’t rely on access to exit points as there are few available.

As it is a linear trail, walkers will 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 more detail and 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.  “Golden Boots” does not apply for this event. Participants will need to book personal accommodation.

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.

Walk leaders: Melanie Sjoberg
Daniel Jardine
Registrations close: 5:00pm 9 October 2023

Cost

Bus: $320.00

Venue for the Celebratory Dinner will be confirmed closer to the event.

Dates

Sunday 22 October 2023 – Friday 27 October 2023

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

Finish time:
6pm

Walking from:
Goondooloo Car Park – circuit walk

Distance:
4km

Start time:
7.45am for 8am

Finish time:
approx 2pm

Walking from:
Cape Jervis

Walking to:
Cobbler Hill

Distance:
14km

Hazards

several undulations and steep climb to finish

Start time:
7.45am

Finish time:
approx 2pm

Walking from:
Cobbler Hill

Walking to:
Tapanappa

Distance:
14km

Hazards

slippery if wet, narrow tricky track, steep climbs and decent

Start time:
7.45am

Finish time:
approx 3pm

Walking from:
Tapanappa

Walking to:
Balquhidder Station

Distance:
15km

Hazards

some slippery sections, creek crossing and rock scrambling with a steep climb after long beach walk

Start time:
7.45am

Finish time:
approx 2pm

Walking from:
Ballaparudda Recreation Park

Walking to:
Waitpinga

Distance:
12km

Hazards

creek crossings

Start time:
7.45am

Finish time:
approx 2pm

Walking from:
Waitpinga

Walking to:
Victor Harbor/Encounter Bay

Distance:
15km

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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