Deep Creek National Park
Protected area on the southern Fleurieu Peninsula coast.
Deep Creek National Park is a protected area on the southern coast of Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia, located about 11 km east of Cape Jervis. It was formerly known as Deep Creek Conservation Park before being proclaimed a national park. The park lies within the gazetted localities of Deep Creek and Delamere.
Quick Facts
- Location
- South Australia, Deep Creek & Delamere
- Established
- 30 September 1971
- Area (km²)
- 44.96
- Visitation num
- "25,000-30,000"
- Visitation year
- 1997
- Nearest city
- Cape Jervis
- Governing body
- Department for Environment and Water
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History
Deep Creek Conservation Park was renamed Deep Creek National Park upon its proclamation on 26 November 2021. On 1 February 2026, a bushfire broke out within the park. By 3 February, over 1,900 hectares had burned, and the Country Fire Service faced significant difficulties due to weather and rugged terrain. The fire was declared contained on 8 February and controlled four days later, having burned over 4,500 ha, comprising 40% of Deep Creek National Park and 98% of Talisker Conservation Park, along with private land.
Description
The park is the largest remaining natural vegetation area on the Fleurieu Peninsula and hosts native wildlife including western grey kangaroos, short-beaked echidnas, and about 100 bird species. It includes 18 km of coastline with views across Backstairs Passage to Kangaroo Island. The terrain consists of rolling coastal hills with orchids and ferns in gullies, and stunted scrub on hilltops. Walking trails, including part of the Heysen Trail, provide access. It is classified as an IUCN class II protected area and was listed on the Register of the National Estate in 1980.
Camping
Five camping areas are available with various facilities. Stringybark offers 16 sites with hot showers, toilets, and rain water, suitable for caravans and camp trailers but no powered sites. Trig has 25 open grassy sites with toilets and rain water, central to hiking trails, also for caravans and camp trailers without power. Tapanappa provides 18 moderately sheltered sites with coastal views, toilets, and rain water. Cobbler Hill has 10 sites with toilets and rain water near Blowhole Beach, exposed in wind. Eagle Waterhole, on the Heysen Trail, is for hikers only and includes a hikers' hut and rainwater tank.
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