Investigator Circuit is an 89km, grade 5 hike located in Lincoln National Park, South Australia. The hike should take around 4 days to complete.
Hike overview
The Investigator Trail is a long-distance walking trail, made up a of a series of shorter connected trails. Do the whole trail as day walks (with a car shuffle), trek the whole trail and camp along the way, or walk selected day walk sections. The walking takes in magnificent coastal scenery including sheltered bays, offshore islands, mobile sand dunes and beautiful beaches. The trail is generally easy walking through coastal heath, mallee and along beaches.
Water supply is not guaranteed during summer months. The trail is clearly defined and marked.
Begin at the park entrance, or any of the campsites or access spots along the circuit.
Extend the walk a further 26km to the north outside the park, following the Parnkalla Trail via Tulka into Port Lincoln or on to North Shields.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 118 m
Min elevation: -1 m
Total climbing: 1058 m
Total descent: -1054 m
For more information on this hiking trail, please visit Walking SA
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Getting there
Begin at the park entrance, or any of the campsites or access spots along the circuit.
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About the region
LinÂcoln NationÂal Park overÂlooks Boston Bay, the largest natÂurÂal harÂbour in AusÂtralia, with granÂite headÂlands, shelÂtered bays and scenic offÂshore islands. On the southÂern side of the park are the masÂsive, wind-sculptÂed sand dunes of the Sleaford-WanÂna dune sysÂtem and the poundÂing surf of the SouthÂern Ocean.
BoatÂing, fishÂing, beachÂcombÂing, swimÂming, bird watchÂing, whale watchÂing and nature walks are all popÂuÂlar activÂiÂties in this park. A variÂety of desÂigÂnatÂed campÂgrounds in the park offer easy access to the beachÂes, bays and walkÂing trails.
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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.
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Gear to consider
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.
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