What’s bugging you?
Perhaps the most overlooked group in the animal world are insects. For sheer diversity and numbers, nothing else comes close. Is it any wonder then that to date no…
Autumn rains spruce up Deep Creek
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…
2017 Fleurieu Festival launches in perfect conditions
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…
Walk in review – Deep Creek Waterfall from Tapanappa Lookout
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…
Wedgetail eagle a frequent flyer in Deep Creek Conservation Park
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…
Special offer for guests at Deep Creek Homestead
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…
2017 Festival Fleurieu almost here
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.…
Picture This…Flame Fungus
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…
Indian Cricket Team hosted at Southern Ocean Retreats
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…
Creature Feature
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…
