Black Swamp Circuit (7.9km), Flinders Chase National Park, South Australia

Black Swamp Circuit is a 7.9km, grade 3 hike located in the Flinders Chase National Park, South Australia. The hike should take around 3 hrs to complete.

Length: 7.9km

Duration: 3 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: Circuit

Start: Woodland Walk

End: Woodland Walk

Location: Flinders Chase National Park

Closest town: Flinders Chase

South Australia

From state capital: 267km

Longitude: 136.734748

Latitude: -35.95069801

Hike summary

Linked with the Platypus Waterholes Walk, this half-day hike takes you through the diverse habitats of Rocky River. The trail meanders through forest and woodland, providing picturesque views of the river and opportunities to watch for Platypus. Listen for honeyeaters in the forest canopy, and look for delicate orchids in winter and spring.

The hike begins at the walking trailhead at Flinders Chase Visitor Centre and includes the Platypus Waterholes Walk. Alternatively, the trail can be started from Rocky River Bridge on West Bay Road, or the Platypus Waterholes car park off Shackle Road.

GPX file courtesy of Walking SA. File may not contain elevation data and may only represent half the length on return hikes.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 7874 m
Max elevation: 0 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 0 m
Total descent: 0 m

Download file: Black-Swamp-Hike.gpx

For more information on this hiking trail, please visit Walking SA

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About the region

Flinders Chase National Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located at the west end of Kangaroo Island about 177 kilometres west-south west of the state capital of Adelaide and 110 kilometres west of the municipal seat of Kingscote.

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