About Deep Creek Conservation Park SA (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.
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Bushwalking and Wildlife
Deep Creek Conservation 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 Deep Creek Conservation Park on its way from Cape Jervis to the Flinders Ranges, SA. Our accommodation provides an ideal base from which to explore some of the best sections of the trail in South Australia.
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 Kangaroos, Eagles, Black Cockatoos & other SA species
Orchids and ferns grow in moist gullies with permanent running creeks. Deep Creek Conservation 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. Deep Creek Conservation Park is also home to some 120 bird species from the tiny superb blue wren to the mighty wedge tailed eagle. The black cockatoo featured in our logo at the top-right of the 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:
- Bushwalking
- Wildlife viewing
- Photography
- Fishing
- Birdwatching
- Hand gliding
- Swimming, Snorkeling and Surfing
- And most of all, relaxation!
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 SA headquarters at Deep Creek. Comprehensive information on walks and the Park in general is also available in each of our holiday accommodation properties.
Other Attractions and Activities near our Accommodation In Deep Creek
Other places of interest and activities in the surrounding district include:
- Nearby Talisker Conservation Park (former silver mine)
- Victor Harbour, Goolwa, Middleton
- Restaurants
- Tearooms & Cafes
- Wineries
- Nurseries and herb farm
- Starfish Hill Windfarm
- Beach & Jetty fishing
- Horse riding & golf
- Kangaroo Island (only 10 minutes to ferry near Cape Jervis)
A convenient stepping stone to Kangaroo Island,
one of South Australia’s greatest attractions
Deep Creek Conservation Park is also a popular destination for visitors en-route to Kangaroo Island by ferry.
Not only is our accommodation just 10 minutes from the ferry terminal at Cape Jervis but Deep Creek Conservation Park also shares much of the scenery and natural beauty found on the island.
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