DEEP CREEK CIRCUIT

Deep Creek Circuit

Deep Creek Circuit is a challenging walk that encompasses the best parts of Deep Creek Conservation Park, from stringy bark forests to dense coastal heath vegetation. The park offers spectacular views of the Backstairs passage as far as Kangaroo Island.

Deep Creek Conservation Park is a coastal park , 90 minutes from Adelaide. Its beauty with unspoiled vegetation, majestic coastline is a major attraction for hikers. To reach the park, take the South Road via Myponga and Yankallila. Then drive past Second Valley and turn left at Delamere, following the signs to the park. Make sure you purchase the entry park pass via the internet from: https://www.parks.sa.gov.au

Deep Creek Circuit

Deep Creek Circuit
Trig Picnic Area

This hike starts at Trig Picnic Area and follows the circuit anticlockwise. This has the advantage of going up over the steep area of the coastal hike from the Deep Creek Cove .

Deep Creek Circuit
Trail head

The first portion of the circuit, follows the track from Trig Picnic area to Deep Creek Cove. At the cove, the creek finishes its journey in the ocean. The peaceful, secluded cove warrants a short break to admire the scenery, before starting the climb along the rugged coastal trek. The hike is tough, more a rock scramble but reaching the top, the views are spectacular. You could see dolphins, seals and if you are lucky even whales.

The trail leaves the coast and follows a large track to Tapannapa Lookout.

From Tappanapa Lookout you head through thick vegetation and rugged terrain to Deep Creek Waterfall. The Waterfall generally flows in winter or after rain but the waterhole is permanent. Time for a break.

Deep Creek Circuit
Deep Creek Waterfall

From the Deep Creek Waterfall take the Heysen trail to Tent Rock Road. From here, return following the road to the starting point at the Trig Picnic Area.

The total distance of the Circuit was 11 km about 4 hours with a total ascent of 389 meters.

The hikes distances are:

Trig Picnic Area to Deep Creek Cove 3.2 km

Deep Creek Cove to Tapannapa Lookout 1.7 km.

Tapanappa Lookout to Deep Creek Waterfall 3.5 km

Deep Creek Waterfall to Tent Rock Road 1.7 km

Links to other hikes in Deep Creek Conservation Park :