Starting from the Trig Campground on Tent Rock Road, Deep Creek National Park, this walk takes you to the Deep Creek Waterfall and back via the Deep Creek Waterfall Hike from Tent Rock Road. 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 moderately challenging hike takes walkers down to Deep Creek Waterfall, a secluded waterfall and waterhole oasis nestled in the heart of the park, between the Trig Campground and the Tapanappa Lookout. There are spectacular bushland and coastal views along the way, with steep steps leading to the base of the waterfall towards the end. The waterfall generally only flows in winter and after rains, but the waterhole is permanent. The walk begins at the Trig Campground, which is suitable for tents, caravans, camper vans and camper trailers and has toilets, picnic shelters and fire pits. This hike consists of narrow walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces and short steep hills, 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.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Torrens Street and drive for another 550 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Victoria Street and drive for another 870 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bay Road and drive for another 1.8 km
Turn right onto Tabernacle Road and drive for another 70 m
Keep left onto Tabernacle Road and drive for another 60 m
Keep left onto Tabernacle Road and drive for another 45 m
Turn slight left onto Waitpinga Road and drive for another 3.4 km
Continue onto Range Road and drive for another 39.9 km
Turn left onto Dog Trap Road and drive for another 4.5 km
Keep left onto Tent Rock Road and drive for another 3.9 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the Trig Campground on Tent Rock Road, Deep Creek National Park, head along the walking trail on the eastern side of the road, near the campground entrance, passing a 'Hikes from Trig Campground' informative sign (to your left). After about 50m, you'll reach an unmarked junction in the trail. From there, head along the trail to your right and continue the Deep Creek Waterfall from Tent Rock Road Track.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Heysen Trail & Tent Rock Road Start heading along Heysen Trail (a footpath).
After another 620 m veer right, to head along Heysen Trail.
After another 1.3 km (at the intersection of Deep Creek & Heysen Trail) continue straight.
After another 25 m veer left.
After another 40 m come to "Deep Creek Waterfall".
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 2 km to get back to the start.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Deep Creek Waterfall from Tent Rock Road
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
4 km
Time
1 h 30 min to 2 h
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Bushwalk
1 h 30 min to 2 h
45 min to 1 h
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After another 25 m veer left.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 2 km to get back to the start.