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Encounter Bikeway: Kent Reserve to Rosetta Head

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Encounter Bikeway: Kent Reserve to Rosetta Head

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Encounter Bikeway: Kent Reserve to Rosetta Head

02:06

7.83km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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522 m

Encounter Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

From Kent Reserve, the Encounter Bikeway follows the coast towards Rosetta Head, with long stretches beside Encounter Bay rather than through town. This section is about 5.5 kilometres from central Victor Harbor to the Bluff, and the path stays fairly straightforward as it passes beachfront reserves and residential areas. It’s a particularly nice part of the wider bikeway if you want sea views without much climbing.

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3.73 km

Rosetta Head (The Bluff)

Highlight • Summit

Rosetta Head, better known as The Bluff, rises 97 metres above Encounter Bay and makes a strong finish to the route. From the car park, you can continue on the short Rosetta Trail to the summit for 360-degree views over Granite Island, Victor Harbor and the rougher coastline stretching west. The summit walk is short but noticeably steeper than the bikeway approach.

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3.91 km

Rosetta Head Lookout

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Rosetta Head Lookout gives you a wide view across Encounter Bay, with Granite Island and Victor Harbor to the east and the more rugged coast stretching west. It’s a short climb from the Bluff car park, but steep enough to get the legs working after the flatter bikeway. On a clear day, the lookout is a great place to take in the full curve of the bay before heading back down.

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7.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

1.20 km

103 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

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Wednesday 26 August

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Encounter Bikeway: Kent Reserve to Rosetta Head

Encounter Bikeway

Rosetta Head (The Bluff)

Rosetta Head Lookout

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