Deep Creek Conservation Park
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Deep Creek Conservation Park South Australia |
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IUCN category II (national park)
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 Deep Creek Conservation Park
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| Nearest town or city | Cape Jervis |
| Coordinates | 35°37′40″S 138°13′19″E / 35.62778°S 138.22194°ECoordinates: 35°37′40″S 138°13′19″E / 35.62778°S 138.22194°E |
| Established | 1 January 1971 |
| Area | 44.96 km2 (17.4 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources |
| Website | Deep Creek Conservation Park |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
Deep Creek Conservation Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located on the southern coast of Fleurieu Peninsula in the gazetted localities of Deep Creek and Delamere about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) east of Cape Jervis. The total of 18 kilometres (11 mi) of coastline include views across Backstairs Passage to Kangaroo Island. The gullies contain orchids and ferns, while the hilltops have stunted scrub and low windswept trees. Walking trails (including part of the famous Heysen Trail) provide access to most of the conservation park. The conservation park is classified as an IUCN class II protected area.
There are many different walks in the conservation park, ranging from easy walks, through moderate hikes and hard hikes. Overnight treks are also possible by linking walks.
An easy 20 minute nature trail the stringybark and yacca-bush forest. Information boards are located at intervals along the way.
An easy walk through the forest near Stringybark Campground.
Follows fire trails from Stringybark Campground.
Descends steeply to the Deep Creek Waterfall. The walk is not long and the track is well maintained with steps in steeper sections. The return walk is mostly uphill.
Descends moderately to Deep Creek Cove. The return walk is a long moderate ascent.
A circuit hike that crosses the open areas at the higher sections of the park before descending toward Eagle Waterhole Campground. Plenty of Western Grey Kangaroos can be seen on this hike.
A spectacular and challenging hike that involves some steep hills and scrambling in some places. Hiking boots are required as there are steep and slippery sections in close proximity to cliff edges.
Descends to Blowhole Beach from Cobbler Hill. Can be incredibly windy. The track is not especially rough but the ascent on the return hike is long and steep.
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