At 495 metres above sea level, Carappee Hill is the highest point on the Eyre Peninsula. Carappee Hill means €˜place of water' €“ as a high exposed granite rock containing numerous soaks, frequented by kangaroos and other wildlife. Take an energetic climb along the Carappee Hill Hiking Trail to the top following the trail markers €“ in 2019 the District Council of Cleve marked the trail with trail markers.
At the summit keep an eye out for a box, be sure to make your mark in the visitors book. The trail itself is marked with yellow trail markers on the rocks so please hike with care at all times. The gradient is very steep, with long inclines and declines. The hike is approximately 4.6km return with a steep incline.
- Caution in wet weather, the rock can be very slippery.
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Total distance: 4557 m
Max elevation: 485 m
Min elevation: 223 m
Total climbing: 273 m
Total descent: -273 m
Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Carappee Hill Conservation Park.
The Carappee Hill Hiking Trail is in the Carappee Hill Conservation Park. Access to the trail is on Carappee Hill Road. The parking area is on the roadside and can be quite hard to see, with minimal signage available.
Closest towns to this walk: Ashbourne, Currency Creek, Hindmarsh Valley, Mount Compass, Nangkita
About the region
Carappee Hill Conservation Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located on the Eyre Peninsula in the gazetted locality of Darke Peak about 8 kilometres north-east of the town centre in Darke Peak. The conservation park was proclaimed on 30 August 1973 under the state's National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 in respect to land in section 104 in the cadastral unit of the Hundred of Pascoe which had been dedicated as a water conservation reserve since 1955. As of July 2016, the conservation park covered an area of 8.5 square kilometres. The conservation park is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area.
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Track grade
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the
AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
Explore safe
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