Multi-day hikes
Hike during the day and camp under the stars to experience a little bit more of what the Wild South Coast Way has to offer.
Experience the full 74 km trail, with its varied landscapes, from rugged coastal cliffs to lush valleys and sandy beaches, or choose from our recommended 2‑day hike options and explore the diverse landscapes and the iconic parks of Deep Creek and Newland Head.
These multi-day hikes require a car shuffle from start to finish. If you only have one vehicle, contact a Licensed Tour Operator for transport services.
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.
Wild South Coast Way
Location: Cape Jervis — Victor Harbor
Start: Cape Jervis (behind ferry terminal) or Longkewar/The Bluff, Victor Harbor
The hallmark five-day four-night walking experience from Cape Jervis to Victor Harbor can be walked in either direction. The trail offers some of the state’s most spectacular and awe-inspiring coastal walking imaginable. The WSCW provides a genuine sense of wilderness, featuring remote beaches, native bushland, rugged cliffs, First Nations’ history, breathtaking vistas, deep gullies and a rich diversity of native birds, bush and wildlife.
Daily distances (approx):
Cape Jervis to Wuldi Krikin Ngawanthi (Eagle Waterhole Campground): 16 km
Wuldi Krikin Ngawanthi to Tapanappa: 13 km
Tapanappa to Kurri Ngawanthi (Creek Campground) at Ballaparudda Creek: 18 km
Ballaparudda Creek to Newland Head: 13 km
Newland Head to Victor Harbor: 14 km
Features: toilets, camping, parking, picnic areas, picnic shelters, lookouts, water, information, whale and bird watching.
One-way (either direction)
74 km, 5 days/4 nights
Grade 4
Vehicle drop/shuffle required
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Closest campgrounds:
4 walk-in campgrounds
4 drive-in campgrounds
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Overnight east end
Location: Ballaparudda Creek to Victor Harbor
Start: Ballaparudda Creek Recreation Park or Longkewar/The Bluff, Victor Harbor
This section of the walk includes numerous highlights including one of the most iconic landscapes in South Australia, the Waitpinga Cliffs rising up 100 metres from the sea. Walkers will get to enjoy two magnificent beaches, namely Parsons Beach and Waitpinga Beach, spectacular views from the cliff tops towards Encounter Bay, Longkewar (The Bluff), Victor Harbor and Granite Island, and plentiful wildlife in the wild.
Features: toilets, camping, parking, picnic shelters, lookouts, water, information, whale and bird watching.
One-way
27 km, 2 days/1 night
Grade 4
Vehicle drop/shuffle required or 54 km return
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Closest campgrounds:
Waitpinga Campground
Natunyuru Ngawanthi
Overnight west end
Location: Cape Jervis to Tapanappa
Start: Cape Jervis (behind ferry terminal) or Tapanappa Ridge Lookout
The walk features the start of the coastal trail with amazing views to Kangaroo Island, Investigator Strait, and native bushland within Deep Creek National Park. It also includes the magnificent Blowhole Beach, the UFO house, Fishery Beach, First Nations’ history, spectacular valleys of Deep Creek, and plentiful wildlife in the wild.
Features: toilets, camping, parking, picnic areas, picnic shelters, lookouts, water, information, whale and bird watching.
One-way (either direction)
29 km, 2 days/1 night
Grade 5
Vehicle drop/shuffle required or 58 km return
Download map and trail profile
Download trail notes
Closest campgrounds:
Cobbler Hill
Wuldi Krikin Ngawanthi