National & Conservation Parks
Enjoy the Fleurieu Peninsula's bushland, scenic rivers and spectacular coastline, where you can discover whales, penguins, birdlife and camp or bushwalk in our many parks.
Meet the giants of the deep as they venture as close as 100 metres to the shore - or even closer - at Encounter Bay, Victor Harbor. From June to October, you will see a spectacular water display with breaching, tail lobbing, spyhopping, blowing and body rolling. Keep up to date with whale-watching reports to determine the best times to see these amazing animals.
The Fleurieu Peninsula hosts many parks, and some of the most challenging and scenic walking trails South Australia has to offer. This includes the Heysen Trail. The Fleurieu section of the trail meanders through Newland Head and Deep Creek conservation parks, showcasing windswept coastal scrub, spectacular seascapes and stunning views of Backstairs Passage and beyond.
Enjoy spectacular coastal views and the opportunity to encounter a variety of flora and fauna at Deep Creek Cove Hike in Deep Creek Conservation Park.
There's also Godfreys Landing in the Coorong National Park and Newland Head Conservation Park, both great spots to pitch a tent. You can discover remnants of an old mining community at the Almanda and Mineshaft tracks in Scott Creek Conservation Park.
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