The Bluff Summit Walk

Starting from the car park off Jagger Road, Encounter Bay, this walk takes you on a circuit around The Bluff via The Bluff Summit Walk. The Bluff, also known as Rosetta Head, is an iconic geological formation on the southern edge of Victor Harbor, offering stunning views of this picturesque coastal region. The headland is part of the Dreamtime stories of the Ngarrindjeri people. During the 1800s, it was used for whaling and mining. Between May and November, southern right whales can be spotted in the surrounding waters, which are popular for recreational diving, while the wharf is used for fishing. There are many large granite boulders at the summit, as well as a plaque commemorating the encounter between Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Baudin in 1802. This short walk winds along the coastline, ascending to the summit before looping back down, providing panoramic views of Victor Harbor, Granite Island, West Island, Wright Island, Seal Rock and the rugged cliffs to the west. This loop consists of gravel paths and walking trails, with some short steep hills and uneven natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-35.5910156,138.6014678)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Adelaide Road, Hayborough. Turn on to Hindmarsh Road then drive for 2.4 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Torrens Street and drive for another 550 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street and drive for another 870 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bay Road and drive for another 1.8 km Turn right onto Tabernacle Road and drive for another 70 m Keep left onto Tabernacle Road and drive for another 60 m Keep left onto Tabernacle Road and drive for another 45 m Turn slight left onto Waitpinga Road and drive for another 760 m Turn left onto Whalers Road and drive for another 1.4 km Turn right onto Franklin Parade and drive for another 160 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Franklin Parade and drive for another 480 m Turn right onto Solway Crescent and drive for another 75 m Turn left onto Investigator Crescent and drive for another 260 m Turn left onto Jagger Road and drive for another 20 m Turn sharp right and drive for another 740 m Turn left and drive for another 20 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park off Jagger Road, Encounter Bay, head up the steps towards the sheltered 'The Bluff (Rosetta Head)' informative sign. From there, head along the walking trail to your left and continue The Bluff Summit Walk (clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the car park at the start. Veer left. After another 65 m continue straight. After another 6 m continue straight. After another 125 m continue straight.
	After another 6 m continue straight.
	After another 335 m come to the viewpoint (on your right). Continue straight. After another 15 m pass the summit (25 m on your right). After another 115 m pass a seat (5 m on your left).
	Veer right. After another 85 m pass a seat (5 m on your left). After another 155 m veer left.
	After another 15 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

The Bluff Summit Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	920 m
Time	30 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 305 m apart with the largest gap of 680 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	680 m	[seat]
Seat	750 m	[seat]

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Weather Forecast
- Victor Harbor Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  25°C
  Windy. Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northerly 30 to 45 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:10am to 2:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  16°C → 26°C
  Windy. Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds north to northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h tending west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the south, slight chance elsewhere. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning westerly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h tending southwesterly during the morning then tending southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 21.
  
  Thursday 8 May
  
  10°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Friday 9 May
  
  7°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Saturday 10 May
  
  8°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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- South Australia NPWS
  When planning and before starting your trip please check South Australia NPWS closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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