Dutchmans Stern Circuit

3 h to 5 h

10.2 km
circuit

↑ 475 m
↓ -475 m

Hard track
Starting from the car park near the end of Dutchmans Stern Road, Quorn, this walk takes you on a circuit within The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park via the Dutchmans Valley Hike. The first kilometre of this hike is an easy walk through a reasonably flat area that was once pastoral land. The trail then zig-zags uphill through sugar gums toward the Terrace Viewpoint, providing stunning views over the surrounding landscape. Continuing to the summit, a strenuous ascent rewards walkers efforts with endless views over the Spencer Gulf, Willochra Plain, the Devils Peak and Wilpena Pound. From the summit, continue along the trail as it descends through the scrubland and rocky gorges to complete the circuit. You'll need appropriate clothing and footwear, as the terrain can be uneven, and the climate can change rapidly. 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
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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.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start At the intersection of Dutchmans Valley Hike & Dutchmans Stern Road (-32.2987614,137.9855817)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom Augusta Highway, A1, Port Paterson.
  • Turn on to McConnal Road then drive for 2.2 km
  • Turn right onto Kite Street and drive for another 360 m
  • Turn left onto Prosser Road and drive for another 390 m
  • Turn sharp right onto Quorn Road, B83 and drive for another 31.1 km
  • Continue onto Silo Road and drive for another 10 m
  • Turn left onto Arden Vale Road and drive for another 6.7 km
  • Turn left onto Dutchmans Stern Road and drive for another 2.8 km
  • Turn right onto Dutchmans Stern Road and drive for another 400 m
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Track Notes
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Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Dutchmans Valley Hike & Dutchmans Stern Road Start heading along Dutchmans Valley Hike (a walking track).
Find the Dutchmans Stern Parking at the start.
Find the sign at the start.
After another 1 km (at the intersection of Dutchmans Valley Hike & Upper Eastern Track) continue straight, to head along Dutchmans Valley Hike.
After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Dutchmans Valley Hike.
After another 1.2 km come to the "Terrace Viewpoint Lookout" (5 m on your right).
After another 1.7 km pass a seat (4 m on your right).
Then pass the "Dutchmans Stern" (20 m on your left).
After another 3.3 km pass a seat (6 m on your left).
After another 780 m turn sharp right, to head along Dutchmans Valley Hike.
After another 380 m turn right.
After another 10 m pass the sign (5 m on your right).
Turn left, to head along Upper Eastern Track.
After another 160 m continue straight, to head along Upper Eastern Track.
After another 480 m pass the sign (5 m on your left).
At the intersection of Dutchmans Valley Hike & Upper Eastern Track turn right, to head along Dutchmans Valley Hike (a walking track).
Continue another 1.1 km to find at the intersection of Dutchmans Stern Road & Dutchmans Valley Hike at the end.
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Terrain
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Dutchmans Stern Circuit


Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length 10.2 km
Time 3 h to 5 h
Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)
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
Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 3.4 km apart with the largest gap of 4 km.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Seat
4 km[seat]
Seat
7.3 km[seat]
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