Date: Sat, 04 December 2021
Join us for a social weekend of running, hiking and relaxing at Waitpinga
Please indicate your attendance using this Google Form:
As per previous years, TRSA is organising a social weekend of running, at no charge, which anyone is welcome to attend on December 4 & 5, 2021. We’re again using Waitpinga as our base and we’re excited to host a fun and relaxed weekend away like we have at Melrose in previous years.
This will be a self-service style weekend where you make your own accommodation arrangements, sort your own food and drinks and we’ll organise a series of runs and hikes for you to choose from in this stunning area. If you’re keen to attend, we encourage you to secure your accommodation option sooner rather than later as it is a popular area and a great time of year to visit. Read on for some accommodation suggestions and to see the runs we have planned for the weekend.
Accommodation suggestions
- Waitpinga Campgrounds (Dennis Road, which comes off Waitpinga Road). Book and pay at https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/find-a-park/Browse_by_region/Fleurieu_Peninsula/newland-head-conservation-park
- Other camping grounds are located in Deep Creek Conservation Park including Stringybark campground (which has hot showers) and Trig campground. Book and pay at https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/find-a-park/Browse_by_region/Fleurieu_Peninsula/deep-creek-conservation-park
- Camping, caravans, camper trailers can be used at Victor Harbor Holiday & Cabin Park, Port Elliot Holiday Park and any other parks you can find. There are also heaps of motels close by.
Entry to Deep Creek Conservation Park for Saturday
- Cost for park entry is $12. Please sort this prior to the day.
- To book and pay head to: https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking#Deep%20Creek%20Conservation%20Park
- Note: vehicle entry to Newland Head Conservation Park is free but fees apply to camping (see above).
Saturday Dinner:
Nino’s in Victor Harbor, Saturday night, 6:30pm (RSVP on Google Form is essential)
Running & Hiking Plans:
(course links take you to gpx files)
Saturday:
- Long Course: 7am start
Goondooloo Cottage Loop and Deep Creek Loop: 30km; Elevation 1000m
Meet at the finishing point at 6:40am ready to carpool to the start. Location of finishing point is Trig
Campgrounds (Tent Rock Road, Deep Creek).
Carpool to the start which is Goondooloo Cottage (69 Blowhole Beach Road).
Note: super keen runners could park at the finish line and run to the start which is approximately 5km.
The course includes Aarons Hike, Blowhole Beach, Deep Creek loop.
The course does include a 5km out and back section which can be missed by those wanting a little less
(Aaron Creek Coastal out and back track)
- Medium Course: 7am start
Goondooloo Cottage Loop: 17km; Elevation 600m
Start and finishing point is Goondooloo Cottage – (69 Blowhole Beach Road)
The course does include a 5km out and back section which can be missed by those wanting a little less
(Aaron Creek Coastal out and back track).
- Short Course: 11am start (join in at Victor parkrun at 8am if you’d like!)
Deep Creek Loop: 12km; Elevation 500m
Start and finishing point is at Trig Campground (Tent Rock Road, Deep Creek)
- Hike/Wander: start time as determined by those interested
2 to 4km depending on where you wander
Talisker Mine Trail – exploring a bit of history – Talisker Road, Silverton (Gate 3)
Sunday:
- Long Course: 7am start
Heysen Trail Waitpinga to Kings Beach and return via Ridgeway Hill Loop: 24km; 675m elevation
Start and finish at Waitpinga Campgrounds.
This section takes you running through Newlands Head Conservation Park and along the scenic
coastline taking in stunning views of cliffs and the sea. As this run has a long section which is an out and back, runners can turn back earlier if you wish to reduce distance.
- Medium Course: 8am start
Ridgeway Loop: 10km; 235m elevation
Start and finish at Waitpinga Campgrounds