10 Best hikes and trails in Coorong National Park

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Best trails in Coorong National Park

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Want to find the best trails in Coorong National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 17 great trails for hiking, walking, and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 9 easy hiking trails in Coorong National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 13 to 9,783 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Coorong National Park.

Top trails

#1 - Lakes Nature Walk Trail

This is an interesting and peaceful trail within the Coorong National Park, located not too far from Salt Creek. The trailhead is located on Coorong National Park Loop Road, with public bathrooms available. The trail itself is relatively flat and takes you past ephemeral lakes, through mallee scrub and over low sand dunes.

#2 - Ngrugie Ngoppun Walk

Ngrugie Ngoppun means ‘good walk’ in the Ngarrindjeri language. Ngrugie Ngoppun is a fantastic walk that loops around taking in some lovely sites of The Coorong. The route passes by Salt Creek and The Heart of The Coorong Roadhouse. This is a family friendly walk with no elevation found along the way. The trail explores an arid landscape with little to no shade found along the way, so make sure you take protection from the sun and plenty of water.

#3 - Ocean Beach Hike

The Ocean Beach Hike provides a safe and direct link for those staying at the 42 Mile Campground to reach the ocean beach. Enjoy making your way across the coastal sand dunes and soaking up stunning views of the Coorong and Southern Ocean. The Ocean Beach is popular for 4WDing, surf fishing and camping, but is not suitable for swimming as the waves are rough and there are deep water gutters with strong rips. Stay on the dedicated hiking trail to avoid 4WD vehicles on the parallel (but...

#4 - Chinaman’s Well Historic Site Journey to Gold Walk

Make your way out to the Chinaman’s Well historic site to see the stone well, quarries and natural waterhole. The Journey to Gold Walk features informative signage for you to learn about the history of the gold rush along the way. If you're looking for a long hike in the area you could consider the Nakun Kungun Hike, which departs heading north near the Chinamans Well and Waterhole.

#5 - Jacks Point Pelicans Observatory

The kids will love this trail, winding through the sand dunes out to a viewing area that overlooks the Coorong’s pelican breeding islands - the largest Australian Pelican breeding colony on the continent. There are plenty of interpretive signs along the way explaining the role of the island’s breeding ground.

#6 - Mccallum Point via Pelican Campground

A must do if you're staying at the Pelican Campground, Parnka Point in Coorong National Park, South Australia. This short family friendly stroll takes you along the sandy shores of the lagoon down to Mccallum Point, where there are bathrooms and picnic facilities available for public use. The Coorong lagoons are protected from the Southern Ocean by the sweeping sand dunes of the Younghusband Peninsula.

#7 - Sugars Beach to Bird Island

#8 - Holmes Channel to Coorong Beach

#9 - Coorong Beach Drive

3.3(3)

•Moderate

•49.1 mi

An awesome beach driving experience along the South Australian coastline. From Kingston SE, take a detour off the Princes Highway towards The Granites via Old Coorong Road, from where you can access the beach. At low tide, drive all the way to Tea Tree Crossing, which is dry enough to pass in the summer months. The further north you go, the beach becomes more narrow and the sand becomes softer. There are several camping spots along the way if you wish to break up the trip, including 42...

#10 - Nukan Kungun Hike

Nukan Kungun Hike makes for a great overnight adventure exploring Coorong National Park in South Australia. There are secluded bush campsites dotted along the trail if you wish to break it up, otherwise you can start early and hike through to the turnaround point at the 42 Mile Crossing campground. Nakun Kungun is Ngarrindjeri for ‘Looking and Listening’. The trail passes through mallee woodlands, tall tea-tree shrublands and spinifex grasslands. You're very likely to spot wildlife on this...

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Trail reviews for Coorong National Park

277 trailgoers Busiest in January

Anne Parton

Dec 11, 2024•Hiking

Great views over the Coorong. Plenty of wild life, rabbits, hare, water birds, Mallee fowl, swans, pelicans, gebes

Conditions: Great!

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Coorong National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Coorong National Park is Lakes Nature Walk Trail, which has a 4.1 star rating from 30 reviews. This trail is 1.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 193 ft.

What is the longest trail in Coorong National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Coorong National Park is Federation Track West: Salt Creek to Myponga. This trail is estimated to be 125.7 mi long.

How many trails are in Coorong National Park?

There are 17 trails in Coorong National Park. These trails have an average 4.1-star rating from 117 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Coorong National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Coorong National Park has you covered. Federation Track West: Salt Creek to Myponga boasts the most elevation gain with 9,783 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Federation Track West: Robe to Salt Creek, which will get you 4,812 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Coorong National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 camping trails in Coorong National Park and the most popular is Ocean Beach Hike with an average 4.1 star rating from 15 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Coorong National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 running trails in Coorong National Park and the most popular is Ngrugie Ngoppun Walk with an average 4.0 star rating from 29 community reviews.