Nearest town or city Cape Jervis Phone +61 8 8598 0263 | Area 44.96 km² Established 1971 | |
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Managing authorities Website Deep Creek Conservation Park See also Protected areas of South Australia Address Boat Harbor Rd, Deep Creek SA 5204, Australia Hours Open today · Open 24 hoursSundayOpen 24 hoursMondayOpen 24 hoursTuesdayOpen 24 hoursWednesdayOpen 24 hoursThursdayOpen 24 hoursFridayOpen 24 hoursSaturdayOpen 24 hours Similar Talisker Conservation Park, Newland Head Conserva, Heysen Trail, Cox Scrub Conservation Park, Fleurieu Peninsula | ||
Deep creek conservation park
Deep Creek Conservation Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located on the southern coast of Fleurieu Peninsula in the gazetted localities of Deep Creek and Delamere about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) east of Cape Jervis. The total of 18 kilometres (11 mi) of coastline include views across Backstairs Passage to Kangaroo Island. The gullies contain orchids and ferns, while the hilltops have stunted scrub and low windswept trees. Walking trails (including part of the famous Heysen Trail) provide access to most of the conservation park. The conservation park is classified as an IUCN class II protected area.
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Notable walks
There are many different walks in the conservation park, ranging from easy walks, through moderate hikes and hard hikes. Overnight treks are also possible by linking walks.
An easy 20 minute nature trail the stringybark and yacca-bush forest. Information boards are located at intervals along the way.
An easy walk through the forest near Stringybark Campground.
Follows fire trails from Stringybark Campground.
Descends steeply to the Deep Creek Waterfall. The walk is not long and the track is well maintained with steps in steeper sections. The return walk is mostly uphill.
Descends moderately to Deep Creek Cove. The return walk is a long moderate ascent.
A circuit hike that crosses the open areas at the higher sections of the park before descending toward Eagle Waterhole Campground. Plenty of Western Grey Kangaroos can be seen on this hike.
A spectacular and challenging hike that involves some steep hills and scrambling in some places. Hiking boots are required as there are steep and slippery sections in close proximity to cliff edges.
Descends to Blowhole Beach from Cobbler Hill. Can be incredibly windy. The track is not especially rough but the ascent on the return hike is long and steep.
Another spectacular and challenging hike that has some long and steep undulations. This walk goes right into the dense Deep Creek vegetation and is not a leisurely stroll.
Follows the creek to the coast, many creek crossings involved, stunning views.
The Heysen Trail enters the park near Blowhole Beach, not far from its starting point at Cape Jervis. It traverses the park via Eagle Waterhole, Trig Campground, Deep Creek Waterfall and exits at Boat Harbour beach before continuing to Tunkalilla beach. It is well marked with the red and white Heysen Trail track markers.
Camping
The conservation park has five camping areas available with various facilities.
A sheltered forest setting with 16 sites, hot showers, toilets and rain water. Sites available for caravans and camp trailers. No powered sites available.
Central to the main hiking trails, open grassy areas with many well-sheltered and shady sites. 25 sites, toilets and rain water available. Sites available for caravans and camp trailers. No powered sites available.
18 moderately sheltered sites with spectacular coastal views close by. Toilets and rain water available.
10 sites with toilets and rain water close to Blowhole Creek Beach. Can be exposed during windy conditions.
Located on the Heysen Trail, and only able to be used by hikers. A hikers hut and rainwater tank has been erected at this site.