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Coordinates: 35°3748S 138°3013E / 35.63000°S 138.50361°E / -35.63000; 138.50361
 

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Newland Head Conservation Park
South Australia

IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)[1]

Waitpinga Beach in the morning
Newland Head Conservation Park is located in South Australia
Newland Head Conservation Park

Newland Head Conservation Park

Nearest town or cityVictor Harbor
Coordinates35°37′48S 138°30′13E / 35.63000°S 138.50361°E / -35.63000; 138.50361
Established1985[2]
Area11.74 km2 (4.5 sq mi)[1]
Visitation100,000 (in 2004)[3]
Managing authoritiesDepartment for Environment and Water
WebsiteNewland Head Conservation Park
See alsoProtected 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.[1]

The park features two long beaches, Waitpinga and Parsons, which are used by surfers and fishers, but are not suitable for swimming due to strong rips and hidden gutters.[4] The park also features several walking trails, including part of the Heysen Trail.

Camping

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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 (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 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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Terrestrial Protected Areas of South Australia (refer 'DETAIL' tab )". CAPAD 2016. Australian Government, Department of the Environment (DoE). 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  • ^ "Protected Areas Information System - reserve list (as of 25 November 2014)" (PDF). Department of Environment Water and Natural Resources. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  • ^ Newland Head Conservation Park Management Plan (PDF). Adelaide, South Australia: Department of Environment and Heritage. 2004. pp. ii. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  • ^ "Newland Head Conservation Park". Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
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