Hiking from Balquhidder to Waitpinga

Section 4 of the Heysen Trail takes you from Balquhidder along Parsons and Waitpinga beaches on the Wild South Coast Way.

What you’ll experience hiking Section 4 of the Trail

South Coast
15 km

Between Balquhidder and Waitpinga you’ll enjoy picturesque farmland, cross Coolawang Creek and walk along the unspoilt, sandy Parsons and Waitpinga beaches. If you’re lucky you might also have the chance to spot whales.

Maps and GPS Files

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Map view options

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Printed Maps

Mapsheet 1B, Tunkalilla Beach to Victor Harbor

Location of Balquhidder

Grid Reference

616 546 (261600 6054600 zone 54)

Coordinates

Latitude: -35.623666 (35° 37′ 25.1985″)
Longitude: 138.367614 (138° 22′ 3.4088″)

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Location of Waitpinga

Grid Reference

736 538 (273600 6053800 zone 54)

Coordinates

Latitude: -35.628289 (35° 37′ 41.8404″)
Longitude: 138.499944 (138° 29′ 59.7984″)

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