THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Follow a section of the Heysen Trail from Cape Jervis to Newland Head on a pack-free, privately guided four-day walk. Expect 5–7 hours of coastal hiking per day, intimate wildlife encounters and nights at Deep Creek Homestead.
Follow a section of the Heysen Trail from Cape Jervis to Newland Head on a pack-free, privately guided four-day walk. Expect 5–7 hours of coastal hiking per day, intimate wildlife encounters and nights at Deep Creek Homestead.
Book with Southern Ocean Walk
Book directly with Southern Ocean Walk for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve NowVerified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Southern Ocean Walk · Cape Jervis, South Australia
Waves push against weathered cliffs as a small group steps off at Cape Jervis and follows the Heysen Trail southward, the Southern Ocean keeping pace to the west. Salt spume and wind shape the first hours as the track curves through coves and up to Fisheries Beach, a brisk introduction before the landscape softens into eucalyptus-scented gullies.
moderate.
4 days (approx. 5–7 hours walking per day).
Suitable for hikers with moderate fitness who can manage multiple daily walks over undulating coastal terrain.
Yes — the operator provides day packs, logistics, daily transfers and stores your overnight belongings at the accommodation; you only need a small day kit on the trail.
A moderate fitness level is recommended — expect 5–7 hours of walking on uneven coastal terrain with short climbs each day.
Yes — dolphins are often seen in sheltered coves and white-bellied sea eagles breed along the cliffs; sightings depend on season and sea conditions.
Bookings are final; the tour requires a minimum number of travelers and may be rescheduled or refunded if the minimum isn’t met — confirm details with the operator before booking.
The Heysen Trail was established to showcase South Australia’s landscapes and connects coastal cliffs, farming country and conservation parks; the Fleurieu coast also supported early maritime navigation through Backstairs Passage.
Deep Creek and Newland Head are protected areas; stick to established tracks, carry out all waste and respect breeding seasons for shorebirds and raptors.
Southern Ocean Walk operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Southern Ocean Walk
Book directly with Southern Ocean Walk for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve Now