Newland Head Conservation Park

Newland Head Conservation Park
South Australia

Waitpinga Beach in the morning
Newland Head Conservation Park
Nearest town or city Victor Harbor
Coordinates 35°37′48″S 138°30′13″E / 35.63000°S 138.50361°E / -35.63000; 138.50361Coordinates: 35°37′48″S 138°30′13″E / 35.63000°S 138.50361°E / -35.63000; 138.50361
Established 1985[1]
Area 11.74 km2 (4.5 sq mi)[2]
Visitation 100,000 (in 2004)[3]
Managing authorities Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
Website Newland Head Conservation Park
See also Protected areas of South Australia

Newland Head Conservation Park is a protected area located in South Australia within the locality of Waitpinga on the southern coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula 91 km south of the centre of Adelaide, and 7 km southwest of Victor Harbor. Its name is taken from Newland Head that feature prominently at the eastern boundary of the park. The conservation park is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area.[2]

The park features two long beaches, Waitpinga and Parsons; high energy beaches that are popular with surfers and fishers, but are not suitable for swimming due to strong rips and hidden gutters.

The park features several walking trails, including part of the famous Heysen Trail.

Camping

The Waitpinga campground is the only campground available in the park. It is situated 750 metres inland from Waitpinga Beach, sheltered from the sea breeze by large sand dunes (a good thing given that the Aboriginal meaning of Waitpinga is "Windy Place"). The campground features reasonably private individual sites surrounded by native vegetation including pink gums and wattle. Facilities include limited tank water, toilets, picnic areas and a communal barbecue area (including gas barbecues). Wood fires are not permitted at any time; gas or fuel stoves may be used. Camping fees apply.

A walking trail that traverses the sand dunes, and affords panoramic views of the Southern Ocean coastline, connects the campground and the beach. Other walking trails begin at the eastern end of the campground.

Walking trails

Several walking trails start from the eastern end of the Waitpinga campground. The following information is based on the Parks SA information sign displayed at the trail head.

A lookout is located atop a large water tank 500 metres along the walking trail, east of the campground.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Protected Areas Information System - reserve list (as of 25 November 2014)" (PDF). Department of Environment Water and Natural Resources. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Terrestrial Protected Areas of South Australia (see 'DETAIL' tab)". CAPAD 2012. Australian Government - Department of the Environment. 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  3. ↑ Newland Head Conservation Park Management Plan (PDF). Adelaide, South Australia: Department of Environment and Heritage. 2004. pp. ii. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
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