Aaron Creek Beach

3 h to 4 h
1 h 30 min to 2 h

6 km
circuit

↑ 200 m
↓ -200 m

Hard track
Starting from the Goondooloo Ridge Day Visitor Area off Blowhole Beach Road, Deep Creek National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit past Aaron Creek Cove and the Goon­dooloo Ridge Look­out via the Aaron Creek Hike. Deep Creek National Park protects the largest portion of remaining native vegetation on the Fleurieu Peninsula, providing habitat for a diverse range of native wildlife, including west­ern grey kan­ga­roos, short-beaked echid­nas and over 100 bird species. This challenging hike initially meanders through revegetated and remnant native bushland past the Eagle Waterhole Campground, then descends through eucalypt forest to Aaron Creek. An optional return side trip follows the creek towards the coast, ending with a steep rock scramble down to a small rocky cove. After passing a small seasonal waterfall, the hike climbs past the newly-built lookout and picnic area at Goon­dooloo Ridge, which offers spectacular views of Aaron Creek Val­ley, Backstairs Passage and Kangaroo Island. On a clear day, the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse can be seen on the island's easternmost point. The walk begins at the Goondooloo Ridge Day Visitor Area, which has picnic tables and accessible toilets. This loop consists of wide and narrow walking trails, with compacted natural surfaces, uneven natural surfaces, steep hills and rock scrambling sections, suitable for moderate fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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