Wild South Coast Way walks and hikes
From short walks to the full five-day four-night hike, there is something for everyone along the Wild South Coast Way.
The sections of the WSCW range in level of difficulty. Walking tracks in National Parks SA reserves are graded according to the Australian Walking Track Grading System. Check the grade to help you work out if a walk will suit your level of fitness and experience.
Kondoli - Keeper of Fire Walk
450 m | Grade 1 | 30 min | Loop
Deep Creek National Park
Panoramic coastal views from Tapanappa Lookout and signage telling the Ramindjeri story of Kondoli.
Goondooloo Ridge Walk
4.2 km | Grade 2 | 2 hr | Return
Deep Creek National Park
An easy walk culminating in spectacular views of Backstairs Passage and the Pages Islands.
Cape Jervis - Fishery Beach
4.4 km | Grade 3 | 2 hr | One-way
Cape Jervis
Rocky beaches, coastal vegetation and views to Kangaroo Island.
Victor Harbor to Waitpinga Cliffs
6 km | Grade 4 | Half day | One-way
Victor Harbor to Newland Head Conservation Park
A fantastic hike from Victor Harbor to the spectacular Waitpinga Cliffs.
Marrano Creek Hike
6.7 km | Grade 4 | Half day | Loop
Deep Creek National Park
A challenging loop trail taking in Blowhole Beach and views over Kangaroo Island.
Deep Creek Waterfall Hike
7 km | Grade 4 | Half day | Return
Deep Creek National Park
A challenging hike through sheoak forests to Deep Creek Waterfall.
Boat Harbor Circuit Hike
7.3 km | Grade 4 | Half day | Loop
Deep Creek National Park
Amazing coastal views and a steep scramble to rocky Boat Harbor Beach.
Waitpinga Beach — Waitpinga Cliffs
10 km | Grade 4 | Half day | One-way
Newland Head Conservation Park
Best of both worlds - Waitpinga Beach and towering Waitpinga Cliffs.
Coastal Cliff Loop Hike
8.6 km | Grade 4 | Half day | Loop
Newland Head Conservation Park
Spectacular coastal views from rolling hills and steep clifftops.
King Head to Waitpinga Beach
13 km | Grade 4 | Half day | One-way
includes Newland Head Conservation Park
Rolling hills, coastal scrub, beaches and the iconic Waitpinga Cliffs.
Waitpinga Beach — Victor Harbor
19 km | Grade 4 | Half day | One-way
includes Newland Head Conservation Park
Classic coastal walking, starting at the epic surf beach and concluding in the heart of Victor Harbor.
Deep Creek Circuit Hike
11 km | Grade 5 | Full day | Loop
Deep Creek National Park
Some of the best landscape and ocean views in the park, but also the most challenging.
Cobbler Hill Campground — Tapanappa
13 km | Grade 5 | Full day | Loop
Deep Creek National Park
A challenging hike that traverses the two major valleys of Deep Creek National Park and includes some of the most spectacular sights.
Overnight west end
27 km | Grade 4 | 2d/1n | One-way
Ballaparudda Creek to Victor Harbor
Two magnificent beaches, the iconic Waitpinga Cliffs and rolling farmland.
Overnight east end
29 km | Grade 5 | 2d/1n | One-way
Cape Jervis to Tapanappa
Coastal views to Kangaroo Island and the deep lush valleys of Deep Creek.
Wild South Coast Way
74 km | Grade 4 | 5d/4n | One-way
Cape Jervis to Victor Harbor
Some of the state's most spectacular and awe-inspiring coastal walking imaginable.