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Hiking Expo, 2 April 2023, Belair National Park
Hiking Expo, 2 April 2023, Belair National Park

Waitpinga Cliffs to Kings Beach, Heysen Trail

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Waitpinga Cliffs to Kings Beach, Heysen Trail

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Walking Trail Facts
Distance
11.5 km one way
Duration
4-6 hours one way
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Undulating
Park (national park, conservation park, forest, reserve)
Newland Head Conservation Park
Region
Fleurieu Peninsula
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Photos
24 photos
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Travel options
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Travel time from Adelaide
1-2 hours
Waitpinga Cliffs to Kings Beach, Heysen Trail

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Enjoy a spectacular highlight of the Heysen Trail from Waitpinga Beach to Kings Beach. This 11.5km section of the Heysen Trail begins in Waitpinga Campground, and follows the coast above the Waitpinga Cliffs. Initially following fire tracks as the trail gently climbs Ridgeway Hill, the trail leaves the fire track at the coast to follow a walking through the scrub, with cliff views.

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.

This hike is sometimes referred to as the Newland Head Nature Hike, although there is no signage that uses this name.

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

Views from the Waitpinga cliffs lookout on the Heysen Trail

Views from the Waitpinga cliffs lookout on the Heysen Trail

Views from the cliffs lookout, on the Heysen Trail between Waitpinga and Kings Beach

Views from the cliffs lookout, on the Heysen Trail between Waitpinga and Kings Beach

Enjoying the view from the Waitpinga cliffs lookout

Enjoying the view from the Waitpinga cliffs lookout

Cliffs on the Coastal Cliffs Walking Trail and Heysen Trail

Cliffs on the Coastal Cliffs Walking Trail and Heysen Trail

Flowering trees along the Heysen Trail hike to Kings Beach

Flowering trees along the Heysen Trail hike to Kings Beach

Glimpses of the Bluff and cliffs on the Heysen Trail, approaching the cliff lookout

Glimpses of the Bluff and cliffs on the Heysen Trail, approaching the cliff lookout

Hiking along the Heysen Trail with Kings Head and The Bluff in view

Hiking along the Heysen Trail with Kings Head and The Bluff in view

Hiking along the Heysen Trail to King Head, with West Island in the background

Hiking along the Heysen Trail to King Head, with West Island in the background

Picnic table at the Waitpinga cliffs lookout

Picnic table at the Waitpinga cliffs lookout

Kings Beach on the Heysen Trail

Kings Beach on the Heysen Trail

Plenty of pleasant scrub to walk through on the Heysen Trail, between the end of the Coastal Cliffs Walking Trail and Kings Beach

Plenty of pleasant scrub to walk through on the Heysen Trail, between the end of the Coastal Cliffs Walking Trail and Kings Beach

Walking through scrub above the cliffs

Walking through scrub above the cliffs

Views to Waitpinga Cliffs

Views to Waitpinga Cliffs

The Heysen Trail to King Head, with West Island in the background

The Heysen Trail to King Head, with West Island in the background

The Coastal Cliffs Walking Trail and Heysen Trail leaves the fire track to follow a walking trail along the cliffs

The Coastal Cliffs Walking Trail and Heysen Trail leaves the fire track to follow a walking trail along the cliffs

The Heysen Trail at Kings Beach

The Heysen Trail at Kings Beach

Ridgeway Hill Walking Trail heads left from the Heysen Trail

Ridgeway Hill Walking Trail heads left from the Heysen Trail

The Heysen Trail continues to the cliff lookout and Kings Beach

The Heysen Trail continues to the cliff lookout and Kings Beach

The path on the Heysen Trail from Kings Beach Road on to Kings Beach

The path on the Heysen Trail from Kings Beach Road on to Kings Beach

Junction of the Heysen Trail, the Ridgeway Hill Walking Trail and the Coastal Cliffs Walking Trail. The trails in Newland Head Conservation Park are well marked.

Junction of the Heysen Trail, the Ridgeway Hill Walking Trail and the Coastal Cliffs Walking Trail. The trails in Newland Head Conservation Park are well marked.

Walking along the Heysen Trail up to Ridgeway Hill

Walking along the Heysen Trail up to Ridgeway Hill

Walking along the Heysen Trail, the Ridgeway Hill Walking Trail and the Coastal Cliffs Walking Trail

Walking along the Heysen Trail, the Ridgeway Hill Walking Trail and the Coastal Cliffs Walking Trail

Picnic area beside Dennis Hut at Waitpinga Campground

Picnic area beside Dennis Hut at Waitpinga Campground

Trailhead at the eastern end of Waitpinga Campground

Trailhead at the eastern end of Waitpinga Campground

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Friends of the Heysen Trail

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The not-for-profit organisation the Friends of the Heysen Trail maintains the Heysen Trail in partnership with the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources. A regular walking program occurs year-wide, with different grades of walks catering for beginners to experienced walkers.

Hiking Expo, 2 April 2023, Belair National Park

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