Hikes in Newland Head Conservation Park and along the Heysen Trail to Victor Harbor

Walking Trail Facts
Distance
11.5 km circuit
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Flat
Part of a longer trail
Heysen Trail
Park (national park, conservation park, forest, reserve)
Newland Head Conservation Park
Region
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Travel options
  1. Car
Travel time from Adelaide
1-2 hours
Hikes in Newland Head Conservation Park and along the Heysen Trail to Victor Harbor

About the Walking Trail

Map of hikes & walking trails in Newland Head Conservation Park and along the Heysen Trail to Victor Harbor

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There are a number of good hike options in Newland Head Conservation Park and along the spectacular coast to the Bluff and Victor Harbor.

Download a map of these 6 hikes.

We’ve listed the hikes below.

6 Hikes in Newland Head and along the coast

Waitpinga Cliffs to Kings Beach, Heysen Trail1.

Waitpinga Cliffs to Kings Beach, Heysen Trail

11.5km, 4-6 hours one way

A spectacular 11.5km trail from Waitpinga Campground, along the Waitpinga Cliffs. Keep an eye out for white-bellied sea-eagles, one of a just a few breeding pairs of sea-eagles on the mainland inhabit the cliffs here.


Kings Head Hike, Heysen Trail2.

Kings Head Hike, Heysen Trail

6.5km, 2 hours one way

Coastal walking with a few hills. Follow the path along Franklin Parade from the Heysen Trail trailhead at Kent Reserve. Walking towards the Bluff, the trail continues past Whalers Way behind Rosetta Head (The Bluff), past Petrel Cove and along the Victor Harbor Heritage Trail to Kings Beach and Kings Head.


Victor Harbor Heritage Trail, Heysen Trail Spur, the Bluff3.

Victor Harbor Heritage Trail, Heysen Trail Spur, the Bluff

6km, From Petrel Cove, 2 hours return

The highlight section of the trail is from Petrel Cove to Kings Beach, connecting with the Heysen Trail. A dog and child friendly walk. Watch out for dolphins and whales off shore.


Rosetta Trail, the Bluff4.

Rosetta Trail, the Bluff

0.8km, 1 hour

Explore the Bluff by walking the 800m Rosetta Trail to the top of the Bluff.


Coastal Cliffs Walking Trail, Newland Head5.

Coastal Cliffs Walking Trail, Newland Head

8.6km, 2-3 hours

Enjoy a walk from Waitpinga Campground out to the cliffs of Waitpinga. An easily followed loop hike along some of the Heysen Trail, before returning inland via a fire track.


Ridgeway Hill Walking Trail, Newland Head6.

Ridgeway Hill Walking Trail, Newland Head

7.5km, 2-3 hours

Enjoy a loop hike through the quieter areas of the park. The trail follows fire tracks and walking trails. Keep an eye out for echidnas and kangaroos.