There’s nothing like a steady gentle rain to freshen up everything. So it was with Deep Creek this week where welcome autumn rains have washed away any traces of dust and brought new vigour to the landscape. To fully appreciate this transformation take a stroll along the wildflower walk through the Stringybark …
The Easter long weekend is busy no matter where you go. Our accommodation is fully booked as are all the camp sites in Deep Creek Conservation Park but there is still plenty to do if you’ve left things a bit late and are thinking of a day trip. There is a real buzz on the Southern Fleurieu …
2017 Fleurieu Festival launches in perfect conditions Read More »
One of the great joys of walking in Deep Creek Conservation Park is that most of the walks are not seasonal and trails remain open throughout the year. So it is with the walk to the Deep Creek Waterfall from Tapanappa Lookout. The native vegetation remains lush and the waterfall flows at all times. …
Walk in review – Deep Creek Waterfall from Tapanappa Lookout Read More »
The wedge tail eagle (Aquila Audax) is the largest bird of prey in Australia. Although they are found across the continent they favour lightly timbered and open country. The wedge tail is a common sight in Deep Creek with healthy numbers throughout the Park. Females are bigger than males with wingspans …
Wedgetail eagle a frequent flyer in Deep Creek Conservation Park Read More »
Looking for a midweek break with a little extra thrown in to add to your pleasure? Guests who book the Deep Creek Homestead between 1 April and 31 May will receive a bottle of McLaren Vale wine, a picnic hamper, and a cappucino from Delamere Store*. How you use these goodies is entirely …
Special offer for guests at Deep Creek Homestead Read More »
It’s that time of year again! Time for the biennial Festival Fleurieu of the South West Fleurieu Peninsula. The Festival commences Good Friday and runs until the end of April. During this time you have the opportunity to celebrate art in all its glorious forms against the backdrop of our region’s beautiful scenery. Why not …
From time to time during my daily travels in Deep Creek Conservation Park I stumble upon a scene that stops you in your tracks. If I am lucky enough to have my camera with me I like to capture the moment and will feature these images in our ‘Picture this’ segment. For sheer diversity …
Earlier in the year we hosted the Indian Cricket Team as part of their preparation for the World Cup Series in Adelaide. The team stayed at the Deep Creek homestead and the Ridgetop Retreats and spent several days combining sightseeing and relaxation with some of the more challenging walks in Deep Creek Conservation Park …
Indian Cricket Team hosted at Southern Ocean Retreats Read More »
Yellow footed Antechinus One of the many smaller creatures living in Deep Creek Conservation Park is the Yellow-footed Antechinus. It is sometimes mistaken for a rodent but is distinctly different. This carnivorous marsupial is indigenous to Australia and is primarily found along the east coast of Australia, the south-western part of Western …
