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This article is about the locality in South Australia. For the nearby protected area, see
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Waitpinga's coastline includes the following beaches popular for activities such as
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and about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) southwest of the municipal seat of
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located about 75 kilometres (47 miles) south of the state capital of
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Waitpinga Conservation Park
South Australia

Waitpinga is located in South Australia
Coordinates
35°36′0″S 138°32′0″E / 35.60000°S 138.53333°E / -35.60000; 138.53333
2011 census
Postcode(s)
Adelaide
Victor Harbor
Yankalilla
LGA(s)
City of Victor Harbor
District Council of Yankalilla
Region
Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
County
County of Hindmarsh
State electorate(s)
Finniss
Federal division(s)
Mayo
Tunkalilla
Parawa
Willow Creek
Back Valley
Back Valley
Tunkalilla
Encounter Bay
Investigator Strait

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