Snake Lagoon Hike

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.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Segment This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Start (-35.951547,136.657172)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Snake Lagoon Hike. Find the Snakelagoon Campsite at the start. Find the picnic table at the start. Find the Snake Lagoon carpark at the start. After another 3 m (at the intersection of Snake Lagoon Road & Snake Lagoon Hike) continue straight, to head along Snake Lagoon Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Snake Lagoon Road. After another 80 m pass the toilet (10 m on your right). After another 60 m come to the "Snakelagoon Campsite" (7 m on your right). After another 50 m continue straight, to head along Snake Lagoon Road.
	After another 10 m veer left.
	After another 350 m turn right, to head along Snake Lagoon Hike.
	After another 990 m continue straight, to head along Snake Lagoon Hike.
	Continue another 610 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.2 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Snake Lagoon Hike

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	4.4 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.5 km apart with the largest gap of 4.2 km.

Toilet: There is one 135 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	0 m	Snakelagoon Campsite
Toilet	135 m	[toilet]
Camp site	195 m	Snakelagoon Campsite

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Weather Forecast
- Parndana Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly in the evening.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  10°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:30am to 2:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  9°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  7°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northerly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  16°C → 23°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- South Australia NPWS
  When planning and before starting your trip please check South Australia NPWS closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

Segment	This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Start	(-35.951547,136.657172)

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