Deep Creek National Park

The other campground is 'hike-in' only and situated on the Heysen trail, making it an ideal environment for a family adventure. The 15 walking trails in the park provide spectacular scenery of Backstairs Passage, Kangaroo Island and the rugged Deep Creek Valley. The walks range from easy to very difficult so accommodating for all ages and abilities. The walking trail network in Deep Creek National Park includes sections of the famous Heysen Trail. Explore nearby Talisker Conservation Park and discover the heritage-listed ruins of a silver and lead mine from 1860s or visit Encounter Marine Park which offers some of Australia's best-preserved ocean wilderness. Some popular areas of the park have re-opened following the recent bushfire. They are: Ridgetop Retreats Glenburn Cottage and Deep Creek Homestead for Southern Ocean Retreat Guests Stringybark Campground, including the Stringybark Loop and Forest Circuit Boat Harbour Beach 4WD track and car park. An iconic and much-loved park combining the best of the bush and the beach, Deep Creek National Park is ready for your next adventure! Opening hours Open daily. This park is closed on days of Catastrophic Fire Danger and may also be closed on days of Extreme Fire Danger. You can determine the current fire danger rating by checking the Fire Ban District map on the CFS website. Check the CFS website or call the CFS Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361 for: Information on fire bans and current fire conditions Current CFS warnings and incidents Information on what to do in the event of a fire . Listen to your local area radio station for the latest updates and information on fire safety. Check the 'Safety' tab for more information on when you can have a campfire in this park. Contact details All camping booking enquiries Victor Harbor National Parks and Wildlife Service Office Phone: (+61) 8336 0901 Email: [email protected] Visitor information and park management: Deep Creek National Park Headquarters Phone: (+61 8) 8598 0263 Emergency contacts: Medical, fire (including bushfire) and police emergency situations Phone: Triple Zero (000) Police Assistance Phone: 131 444 for non-urgent police assistance National Parks and Wildlife Service SA – Emergency After Hours Duty Officer (voice messages only, text messages are unavailable to be received) Phone: 0427 556 676 Injured wildlife: Within the park Please contact Victor Harbor National Parks and Wildlife Service Office on (+61) 8336 0901 or the after-hours duty officer on 0427 556 676 (outside of business hours). Outside of the park Please contact a local wildlife rescue group Marine mammals If you find a sick or stranded marine mammal (including whales, seals, sea lions and dolphins), please contact Victor Harbor National Parks and Wildlife Service Office on (+61) 8336 0901 or the after-hours duty officer on 0427 556 676 (outside of business hours) When to visit Late autumn and early spring are the best times to experience the park, go camping and observe the array of wildlife and native flora in full bloom. Temperatures during this time of year make it comfortable to hike the network of walking trails within the park. Winter and early spring provide opportunities for whale watching. Each year whales migrate to the comparatively warmer South Australian coast from Antarctic waters to mate and calve. Summers are dry and hot with temperatures ranging between 30 to 35 degrees making it more ch