Deep Creek National Park's Cobbler Hill to Blowhole Beach Circuit is a captivating 6km (grade 4) adventure, offering a taste of the park's diverse beauty in roughly 3 hours.
The Heysen Trail guides you through scenic scrubland, rewarding you with breathtaking views of Kangaroo Island as you descend Cobbler Hill. Witness the dramatic coastline as you navigate past a deep rocky bay before reaching the vast expanse of sandy Blowhole Beach. The return leg takes you up a well-defined walking track through grassy hills, leading you back to the comfort of Cobbler Hill Campground.
Keep an eye out for playful dolphins frolicking in the surf at Blowhole Beach. Listen to the whispers of the wind and the calls of native birds throughout your journey.
- Sturdy footwear with good grip is essential for uneven terrain.
- Pack plenty of water and sun protection, as shade can be limited on some parts of the trail.
- Download a trail map and GPX track for navigation, especially if you're unfamiliar with the area.
- Check park regulations and fees before you go.
Total distance: 5467 m
Max elevation: 267 m
Min elevation: 6 m
Total climbing: 323 m
Total descent: -323 m
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Grade 4 (Hard) -
Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the
AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.
Deep Creek NationÂal Park is the largest porÂtion of remainÂing natÂurÂal vegÂeÂtaÂtion on the Fleurieu PeninÂsuÂla and is home to an array of native wildlife such as westÂern grey kanÂgaÂroos, short beaked echidÂnas and 100 species of birds that can be heard and seen while walkÂing in the park. Whales can be seen cruisÂing the coast durÂing their annuÂal migraÂtion which takes place from June to October.
LocatÂed withÂin 100 km of AdeÂlaide, this park is a perÂfect desÂtiÂnaÂtion for a day trip or weekÂend getÂaway. Five campÂgrounds are dotÂted throughÂout the park with four of them accesÂsiÂble by 2WD vehiÂcles. The othÂer campÂground is ​‘hike-in’ only and sitÂuÂatÂed on the HeyÂsen trail, makÂing it an ideÂal enviÂronÂment for a famÂiÂly adventure.
The 15 walkÂing trails in the park proÂvide specÂtacÂuÂlar scenery of BackÂstairs PasÂsage, KanÂgaÂroo Island and the rugged Deep Creek ValÂley. The walks range from easy to very difÂfiÂcult so accomÂmoÂdatÂing for all ages and abilÂiÂties. The walkÂing trail netÂwork in Deep Creek NationÂal Park includes secÂtions of the famous HeyÂsen Trail.
Explore nearÂby Talisker ConÂserÂvaÂtion Park and disÂcovÂer the herÂitage-listÂed ruins of a silÂver and lead mine from 1860s or visÂit Encounter Marine Park which offers some of AusÂtraliÂa’s best-preÂserved ocean wilderness.
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