keep to the defined walking trail

for drinking water

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The larger rock or island is the elder sister, who with

her basket tried to struggle on but could not. The next

Be prepared when bushwalking:

keep our wildlife wild do not feed or disturb

So rough, so strong were the tempestuous waves,

that the women tried to turn their faces towards the

walking trails
animals, or remove native plants.

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TALISKER
CONSERVATION
PARK
Delamere
Cape
Jervis

DEEP CREEK
CONSERVATION PARK

Second Valley

Victor Harbor
Port Elliot

Yankalilla

Normanville

Port Willunga

to 30 April check CFS hotline 1300 362 361.

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Bushwalking guide

The national parks code

ADELAIDE

Location map

Deep Creek and Talisker

Conservation parks
Deep Creek Conservation Park is located 100 kilometres
south-west of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Kangaroo Island can be seen from the Cobbler Hill

picnic area.
was to cleanse himself of his old life. He then went up to
He walked onto these rocks to where his spear was, and
He then walked down to the western end of Kangaroo
Island, and threw his remaining spear out into the sea.

Trek - Challenging:
demanding, therefore users should be experienced
bushwalkers with good navigational skills. Treks often

Park fees

It preserves the largest portion of remaining natural

vegetation on the Fleurieu Peninsula, and is home to
Short-beaked Echidnas, Southern Brown Bandicoots
and Southern Emu-wrens.

Spider Orchid
Caladenia patersonii

parks.sa.gov.au

Walk safely
Deep Creek Conservation Park

Local emergency
numbers
be considerate of other park users.

west, wave upon wave, driving the two women from

their course.

the centre, Ngurunderi called out in a voice of thunder,

In the meantime, Ngurunderi hurried up to Tjirbuk, and
Kangaroo Island, the spirit land. At that time Kangaroo
Island was almost connected to the mainland and it was
possible to walk across. Picking up all their belongings,
Ngurunderi dreaming

The park provides some of the most scenic and

challenging bushwalking areas in the state. An extensive

Macropus fuliginosus

route and expected time of return

she carried. She was drowned a little before her sister.

While the smallest rock, a little in front of the latter, is
the basket she cast off. Ngurunderi then went across to
Kangaroo Island and walked down the coast towards
the west until he reached Kingscote, where he created a

The Pages islands can be seen from Tapanappa Lookout.

into Metalong (The Pages or the Two Sisters, opposite
Tunkalilla Beach on the mainland, or north-east of Cape
tried to swim to Tunkalilla Beach, but could not and were

not permitted

were carried into the open sea, taking their net baskets
These landforms were made while he was travelling along
the river and coastline in search of his two wives, who

respect geological and heritage sites

The Ngarrindjeri focus on Ngurunderi, who, while on his

western side of the Fleurieu Peninsula.
The creation of land formations on the Fleurieu Peninsula
are illustrated through dreaming stories. The Kaurna
The aboriginal people of the southern Fleurieu Peninsula
fall into two language groups, the Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri.
Dreaming stories from both groups illustrate a deep spiritual
connection to the land.

Dreaming trails

Trail

Extended treks can be made within Deep Creek

of the self-registration stations shown on the map. Fees

collected are used for conservation and to maintain and

remote areas where the trail is unmarked. Prior to

commencing a trek, bushwalkers must discuss their

visit Talisker Conservation Park and camping is prohibited.

WALK

2 hours return

Deep Creek Waterfall Hike

from Tent Rock Road

3 km return

1.5 hours return

Talisker Silver Lead Mine Hike

5 km return

2.5 hours return

4 km return

2 hours return

2.6 km return

1 hour return

1.5 km return

30 minutes return

Distance

Time*

Forest Circuit Walk

EASY
even surfaced trail
suitable for small children

Annual park passes can be purchased from the Natural

Notes

Stunning views of Backstairs Passage

rugged nature, a careful, responsible and well-planned

in a Trip Intentions form.
Conservation Park is a long-distance walking trail.

HIKE

Phytophthora
Flinders Ranges.
plant species, exotic fruits and vegetables. Bushwalkers

Talisker Conservation Park is located 9 km west of Deep

Creek Conservation Park. Travel along Three Bridges
Road to Talisker Road and follow the signs to the mine.

MODERATE
some moderate inclines
irregular surface with loose,
uneven base
average level of fitness

sticking to footwear.

Walks, hikes and treks

Walk - Easy: a walk is accessible to people of all ages

on suitable bushwalking areas

less than 3 km in length, with even surfaces.

Hike - Moderate: a moderate hike is suitable for

HIKE

keeping to designated roads and walking trails

HARD

avoiding bushwalking when the soil is wet

moderate inclines and irregular surfaces.

Hike - Hard: a hard hike requires some hiking

sections of the trail can be quite steep and uneven.

clean footwear
removing soil from footwear before leaving an area
(boots or shoes should not be taken home to clean)

3.5 km return

Excellent views of The Deep Creek

7 km return

Breathtaking coastal views

6.7 km return

3.5 hours return

3 km return

2.5 hours return

Blowhole Beach Hike

Rugged coastal hike with spectacular views of The Deep

Creek

3.4 km return

2.5 hours return

Deep Creek Cove Hike

from Tapanappa Lookout

Cascading waterfall in winter

5.5 km return

3 hours return

Aaron Creek Circuit Hike

Spectacular ocean views to secluded cove at mouth of

creek

6.4 km return

2.5 hours return

Deep Creek Cove Hike

from Trig Picnic Area

Combining rugged coastal and spectacular creek views

10.9 km return

Follows creek to coast, stunning views

11 km return

6 hours return

7.3 km return

4 hours return

Boat Harbor Circuit Hike

3.5 hours return

Deep Creek Waterfall Hike

from Tapanappa Lookout

Blowhole Beach - Cobbler Hill

Marrano Creek Hike

7 hours return

Deep Creek Circuit Hike

Aaron Creek Hike

using boot cleaning facilities where provided.

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Tachyglossus aculeatus

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campground (add 3 km return).

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Access: The trail begins at the Tapanappa Lookout.

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to the picnic area.

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the main road back to Cobbler Hill picnic area.150 Provides

excellent views
of Kangaroo Island and The Pages islands.100
90

196

Access
picnic area or Cobbler Hill campground.
43

52

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Campground
and picnic area

50

Access: The trail begins at the Tapanappa

Lookout, but the hike can start from Tapanappa
campground (add 3 km return).

50

of Backstairs Passage and Kangaroo

Island can
be seen from the picnic area at Cobbler Hill.
100

20

230

200

100

50

Boat
Harbor Beach

Blowhole Beach Hike

Blowhole Beach

Spring Wildflower Walk

Talisker Silver Lead Mine Hike
Deep Creek Waterfall Hike from Tent Rock Road
Deep Creek Cove Hike from Trig Picnic Area
Aaron Creek Circuit Hike
Deep Creek Cove Hike from Tapanappa Lookout
Blowhole Beach Hike
Blowhole Beach-Cobbler Hill Marrano Creek Hike
Deep Creek Waterfall Hike from Tapanappa Lookout

53

255 000m.E

148 views
D eepExtensive

200

Campground

Stringybark Loop Walk

Watercourse
Forest Circuit Walk
Goondooloo
Ridge Walk value
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Tapanappa Lookout

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up to Cobbler Hill campground, crossing
CobbleritHill

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100
200

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The Pages
54 124
Lookout

PARK
53

N
TU

269

KA

257

N
TU

Eagle Waterhole

Campground
Blowhole Beach - Cobbler
Hill
(hikers only)
Marrano Creek Hike

AD

268

242 000m.E

25

200

15

250

A rugged coastal hike through steep terrain offering

spectacular views of the Deep Creek. The cove is

20

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29

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Aaron
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Fire access
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(Authorised vehicles only)
Heysen
Trail
Walking trail

55

250

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Tapanappa
Campground

DEEP CREEK

CONSERVATION
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260

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52
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on Blowhole Creek Road.

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be seen resting under the gums at the beginning of the

hike. This area was once farming land. Eagle waterhole
campground is on this trail.

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R
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52

300

306

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Aaron Creek Circuit Hike

BU L L

280

308
10

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Boat
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AT

326

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Headquarters

300

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316

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Glenburn
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255 000m.E

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TALISKER
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Retreats

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Fishery Creek

196

300

336

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267

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57

170

200

Cobbler Hill
Campground

50

Access: The hike is located in Talisker Conservation Park,

9 km west of Deep Creek Conservation Park. A picnic

waterfall

340

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Fire access track

crossing
the Deep Creek vehicles
during wet weather.
(Authorised
only)Take care at
Walking trail
Stringybark Loop Walk
Access: You can start from the Trig picnic area or from
Tapanappa
Lookout.
Forest
Circuit Walk
Goondooloo Ridge Walk
Spring
Wildflower
Self-registration
station Walk
Information
Talisker
Silver Lead Mine Hike
Toilets
Deep
Creek Waterfall Hike from Tent Ro
Campground
Bush camping
Deep
Creek Cove Hike from Trig Picnic A
No camping
No camp
fires Circuit Hike
Aaron
Creek
Hot showers
Deep
Creek Cove Hike from Tapanappa
Water
Sheltered picnic
area Hike
Blowhole
Beach
Picnic area
Blowhole
Beach-Cobbler Hill Marrano C
Lookout
Bushwalking
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Creek Waterfall Hike from Tapanap
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views on offer in the park. The hike incorporates the

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Creek road
Circuit Hike
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55

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250

260

290

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150

300

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250

200

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Access:
This hike begins at the car park located on
Blowhole Road, 15 metres from the turn-off into

280

300

Deep Creek
Homestead

D
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56

280

300

20

10

28

300

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Lookout

250

250

257

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300

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The upper section of this trail follows the Aaron Creek

picnic
CircuitSheltered
Hike. The lower
section area
follows natural bushland,
becoming more rugged near the coast. After a steep

25

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325

300

90

Park
Headquarters

32

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0

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57

344

30

Glenburn
Cottage

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Campground

310

Hot showers
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290

at

THREE

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Nodoes
camp
fires
This hike
not start
at Tapanappa Lookout.

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Retreats

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road towards
the Tapanappa campground and turn to
No camping

N
PA
TA

AT

320

NG

304

307

TAPANA

Campground
Bush camping
Access: This hike begins on Tapanappa Ridge. Follow the
Creek enters the Southern Ocean.

300

58

300

BO

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RO

310

300

Information
Toilets

N
TU

330

280

250

280
250

54

293
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MAIN
Jervis 5 km

32

Self-registration station

experience breathtaking views of Kangaroo Island, The

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Access: This walk begins at the Aaron Creek picnic

area located on Blowhole Road, 15 metres from

This hike offers spectacular views of the Southern Ocean.

The highlight of this hike is Backstairs Passage and the south

255 000m.E

54

324

330

348

220

Deep Creek Cove Hike

from Trig picnic area

53

RO

300

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57

34

Access: This hike can be started from either of two

52

326

300

336

340

55

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Del
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30

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341

267

Goondooloo Ridge Walk

towards the cove.

AD

LA

237

189

Access:
56
opposite site 11. The campground is located on the road
leading to park headquarters.
Fishery Creek

Deep Creek Waterfall Hike

from Tent Rock Road

O
ER

340

24

210

walk are the fogs that settle among the trees during the
autumn months.

of the Cornish miners and their families while walking

AD

LIL
KA

45

26

44

58

170

Situated in Talisker Conservation Park, this interpretive

RO

300

4340

242 000m.E

200

Forest Circuit Walk

Access:
opposite site 9.

330

290

200

trees are some of the oldest in South Australia and

Access: This walk begins at the picnic ground near park

headquarters on Tapanappa Road.

AD

260

290

Walk in the shade while admiring tall trees and delicate

OA D

including the Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo. Picnic tables

are provided near the beginning of the trail. An ideal

UNK

280

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290

270

270

300

280

25

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21

Stringybark Loop Walk

170

250

2
250

0
18

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260

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Salt Creek

290

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150

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260

255 000m.E

Watercourse
Contour; Contour value