Summary

Located on Kangaroo Island.

History

Any interesting history for the region?

Features

What are the standout bushwalking features?

Access

How do you get there? Include all access points if there are many?

Maps

https://cdn.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/docs/flinders-chase-national-park/Flinders_Chase_NP_Ravine_des_Casoars_WPA_April_2021.pdf

Accommodation

Camping

Entry and camping fees apply.

Other

Contact details

https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/flinders-chase-national-park

Walks in Flinders Chase National Park

Easy

2.2 km return

1 hr

Cape du Couedic Hike

Departing from Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, this hike provides spectacular coastal cliff top views as it meanders between the Lighthouse and Admirals Arch. Discover the varied and impressive techniques that plants use to grow here. Find out about Aboriginal connections with Cape du Couedic and how they survived in this harsh environment. Contemplate the drama of being shipwrecked here 110 years ago. Look for the water pool built by the lighthouse builders and watch for those who still use it today.

Medium

17.5 km one-way

4.5 hrs

Kangaroo Island Widlerness Trail - Sanderson Section - Day 3

The trail initially heads inland, through taller shady tea trees, before heading out to Remarkable Rocks. The granite boulders appear as seemingly artistic sculptures scattered across a larger granite dome. Returning to the main trail as it heads east, remember to look back to see Remarkable Rocks from any angle no-one else sees it from, as it disappear from view on the horizon. Entering the large Sanderson Bay, you will walk along the cliffs before heading inland, into the shade and away from the winds. Nearing the campsite, there is a short sidetrip down to Sanderson Bay, which if you can play it safe makes a rewarding swim.

Medium

13 km one-way

3.5 hrs

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail - Grassdale Day 4

From the access track near the campsite the trail returns to the coastal cliffs, walking past Cape Younghusband before heading inland. This section is through cooler mallee and tea trees, and is across private property as it sneaks past the million-dollar South Ocean Lodge.Take an optional short sidetrip to be rewarded with views of the idyllic Hanson Bay Beach.

Medium

18.6 km one-way

4 hrs

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail - Rocky River - with new start point - Day 1

The first day’s hike starts from the the new Flinders Chase Visitor Centre, walking 6km before intersecting with the Platypus Waterholes Walk over Black Swamp, with its ancient history of megafauna, and around the Platypus Waterholes. If you’re there early in the morning sit and wait to catch a glimpse of the shy platypus at one of the eight viewing platforms. Turning west, the trail follows the Rocky River Hike along Rocky River. Pause for a moment at the rapids and rockpools along the way, and keep an eye out for wildlife coming into the water to drink.

Easy

1.2 km return

45 mins

Remarkable Rocks

A standout structure teetering on a barren granite monolith at the cliff's edge. Sculptures by wind, rain and sea stray over 500 million of years and would not look out of place in an art gallery.

Easy

3 km return

1 hr

Weirs Cove Hike

Imagine spending three months or more waiting for fresh supplies. Hike from Cape du Couedic Lighthouse to Weirs Cove to appreciate the life of the lightkeepers, not to mention their long walk to bringing the groceries home. Discover the method of landing people and supplies along this treacherous coastline.