Aaron Creek Beach
6 km circuit 
3 h to 4 h
Aaron Creek Beach
6 km
Circuit
3 h to 4 h
1 h 30 min to 2 h
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.
Highlights
Birdwatching
Views
Waterfall
Environment
Natural
Transport options
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