Embark on a refreshing 4km (grade 3) hike to Deep Creek Waterfall in Deep Creek National Park, South Australia. This 1.5-hour journey takes you through natural beauty, culminating in a hidden waterfall and waterhole.
The well-maintained trail winds down from the car park near Trig Campground on Tent Rock Road. Enjoy the scenic stroll as you delve into a lush gully, following a well-graded path with improved steps towards the final descent.
While the captivating Deep Creek Waterfall may not flow year-round (typically during winter and after heavy rains), the permanent waterhole at its base offers a welcome sight throughout the year. Imagine the cascading waters during the wetter seasons, creating a picture-perfect natural scene.
This hike is ideal for those seeking a moderate challenge and a chance to immerse themselves in nature's beauty. The combination of the scenic trail, the refreshing waterhole, and the potential to witness the cascading waterfall makes this a rewarding escape.
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.
- Wear comfortable shoes with good tread for the hike.
- Bring plenty of water, especially during warmer weather.
- Check the park website for updates on trail conditions and water flow.
Total distance: 4080 m
Max elevation: 258 m
Min elevation: 120 m
Total climbing: 186 m
Total descent: -186 m
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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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