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Map of bushwalks in Flinders Chase National Park
List of bushwalks in Flinders Chase National Park
Found 3 walks
Sandy Creek Hike
2.5 km return
45 min to 1 h
Sandy Creek Hike

2.5 km
Return
45 min to 1 h
Starting from the car park off West Bay Road, Flinders Chase National Park, this walk takes you along Sandy Creek to Sandy Beach and back via the Sandy Creek Hike. Located in Flinders Chase National Park, on the western end of Kangaroo Island, this walk follows the banks of Sandy Creek across the creek bed and dunes, ending at a picturesque and secluded white sand beach bordered by steep rocky headlands, where the creek flows into the Southern Ocean. The beach is suitable for swimming, but caution is advised due to heavy seas, rogue waves and rips. In wetter months, a creek crossing is required to access the beach. This walk consists of sandy, gently undulating walking trails, with some uneven natural surfaces, suitable for average 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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Swim
Views
Environment
Natural
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Ferry
Cape du Couedic
2.6 km circuit
30 min to 1 h
Cape du Couedic

2.6 km
Circuit
30 min to 1 h
Starting from the upper car park near the Cape du Couedic Lighthouse on Cape du Couedic Road, Flinders Chase National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around the headland of Cape du Couedic via the Cape du Couedic Hike. Located on the southwest tip of Kangaroo Island, Cape du Couedic was named in 1803 by French explorer Nicolas Baudin in honour of Charles Louis du Couëdic. The Cape du Couedic Lighthouse was built from local stones between 1906 and 1909 after the treacherous waters surrounding the cape had caused multiple shipwrecks. This hike winds through coastal vegetation around the headland of Cape du Couedic, passing the lighthouse and a series of viewing platforms overlooking the ocean, with interpretive signs detailing the park's vegetation and Aboriginal, European and maritime history. An optional return side trip takes walkers down to Admirals Arch, where viewing platforms provide the opportunity to see long-nosed fur seals basking in the sun on the rocks. Accommodation is available at the cottages around the lighthouse, which nowadays functions as a museum. This loop consists of narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, rocky sections and steps, suitable for average 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.
Highlights
Birdwatching
Caves
Heritage
Views
Environment
Natural
Transport options
To start
Ferry
Snake Lagoon Hike
4.4 km return
1 h 30 min to 2 h
Snake Lagoon Hike

4.4 km
Return
1 h 30 min to 2 h
Starting from the Snake Lagoon Campsite at the end of Snake Lagoon Road, Flinders Chase National Park, this walk takes you to the Rocky River Mouth and back via the Snake Lagoon Hike. Located on the western end of Kangaroo Island, this popular trail winds through sugar gums and mallee before descending into the Rocky River valley and following a boardwalk across the river, passing several unique rock formations. The trail continues to the river mouth where it meets the ocean, providing spectacular views through the valley and across the Southern Ocean, ending at a beautiful white sand beach with caves and large rocks. Along the way, the trail passes a lagoon with a small waterfall, which is a great spot to relax and enjoy the scenery. This hike consists of narrow walking trails with some gentle hills, rocky terrain and uneven natural surfaces, suitable for average fitness levels. The beach isn't suitable for swimming as it's secluded, unpatrolled and has strong waves and rip currents. Flinders Chase National Park is regenerating naturally after the 2019-2020 bushfires. 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.
Highlights
Caves
Views
Waterfall
Environment
Natural
Found 3 walks