Much of the Heysen Trail is currently closed due to the Fire Danger Season. The northern section will re-open in mid April. The Wild South Coast Way remains open. Read more
From the Cape Jervis trailhead, this section follows sandy coastal tracks and exposed coastal hillsides, providing spectacular views over Backstairs Passage to Kangaroo Island. Walkers are often rewarded with sightings of seals and dolphins. At Blowhole Beach the trail enters Deep Creek National Park to begin the long climb through native bushland to Cobbler Hill.