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Heysen Trail: Waitpinga Cliffs to Petrel Cove

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Heysen Trail: Waitpinga Cliffs to Petrel Cove

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Heysen Trail: Waitpinga Cliffs to Petrel Cove

07:30

26.9km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

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3.35 km

Haysen Trail: Waitpinga section

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Heysen Trail is a fantastic 1,200 km-long route stretching from Cape Jervis to Parachilna Gorge that runs through diverse South Australian landscapes from the coastline to rugged ranges. This is …

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8.56 km

Coastline view

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This is a stunning view of the rugged coastline between Cape Jervis and Victor Harbour, with high headlands and steep limestone cliffs dropping into churning water below, and offshore islands …

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12.6 km

Kings Beach

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Kings Beach is a small, sheltered beach, known for its calm waters and secluded setting compared to the region’s more exposed coastline. Surrounded by low cliffs and native coastal vegetation, …

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13.5 km

Petrel Cove

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Petrel Cove is a rugged coastal inlet near Victor Harbour, where cliffs meet the rocky shoreline shaped by the Southern Ocean. The cove sits along the Heysen Trail and is …

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26.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

436 m

313 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

11.7 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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11°C

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Heysen Trail: Waitpinga Cliffs to Petrel Cove

Haysen Trail: Waitpinga section

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Kings Beach

Petrel Cove

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