About Deep Creek Conservation Park South Australia

At the southern tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia lies Deep Creek Conservation Park. It contains some of the State's most spectacular semi-wilderness areas and coastal scenery with unparalleled views across the Southern Ocean.

Bushwalking and Wildlife

The Park offers you a superb bushwalking and wildlife experience. Visitors can enjoy rugged coastal panoramas as well as tranquil settings beneath tall stringybark forests.

Heysen Trail

The famous Heysen Trail passes through some of the most dramatic parts of the Park on its way from Cape Jervis to the Flinders Ranges.

The waterfall after which the Park was named flows throughout the year and is accessible via one of the Park's many well marked walking tracks.

Flora & Fauna including 120 species of birds, Kangaroos, Eagles, Black Cockatoos

Orchids and ferns grow in moist gullies with permanent running creeks. The Park is home to some 400 native plant species including several of conservation significance.

Western Grey Kangaroos can be observed as they graze on nearby grasslands. The Park is also home to some 120 bird species from the tiny superb blue wren to the mighty wedge tailed eagle. The black cockatoo (as featured in our logo, see top of page) is also commonly found in the area.

A Wide Range of Activities including Bushwalking, Wildlife, Photography & Fishing

Deep Creek Conservation Park covers in excess of 4500 hectares and offers a wide range of activities. Most popular among them are:

Those wishing to learn more about the flora and fauna of Deep Creek Conservation Park can obtain additional information from the National Parks and Wildlife Service headquaters at Deep Creek. Comprehensive information on walks and the Park in general is also available in each cottage.

Other activities

Kangaroo Island

Deep Creek Conservation Park is also a popular destination for visitors en-route to Kangaroo Island.

Not only is it just 10 minutes from the ferry terminal at Cape Jervis but it also shares much of the natural beauty found on the island.

Southern Ocean Retreats