Whale Walk – Encounter Bikeway

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Type

Walking

Difficulty

Easy

Length

10 kilometres

Spot whales from this coastal walk.

This self-guided walk takes you along the coastal Encounter Bikeway Trails from Victor Harbor to the whale sanctuary at Basham Beach where whales may be spotted from shore between May and October.

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Length:	10km linear
Difficulty:	Grade 1, Easy Walk
Terrain:	Sealed pathway
Start:	The Bluff, Encounter Bay
Finish:	Basham Beach, Middleton

Find out more on the Encounter Marine Park website, Big Duck Boat Tours, or visit the SA Whale Centre Facebook page for the latest whale sightings.

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Additional Information

Encounter Bikeway

An on-road and shared trail that links the coastal city of Victor Harbor and the river port town of Goolwa, via the coastal towns of Port Elliot and Middleton.

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Acknowledgment Of Country

Visit Victor Harbor acknowledge that the Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people are the Traditional Owners of our beautiful lands and surrounding waters. We recognise and respect the cultural connections the past, present and future Traditional Custodians have. We are committed to working with the Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people, supporting their role as custodians of their lands and helping ensure the future prosperity and cultural enrichment of the community.

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