Best trails in Flinders Chase National Park
Want to find the best trails in Flinders Chase National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 22 great trails for hiking, walking, and camping 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 7 easy hiking trails in Flinders Chase National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 68 to 4,543 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Flinders Chase National Park.
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(66)
•Easy
•3.4 mi
•Est. 1h 28m
This is a gorgeous trail that explores the Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island, just off the coast of Adelaide in SA.
The beautiful native vegetation creates a habitat for some rare wildlife such as platypus, as well as some of our more regular friends such as kangaroos, wallabies, and geese, there is also a terrific amount of birdlife to be seen flitting about in the canopy.
The route itself is well-maintained and easy to follow, there are lots of different info boards and...
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(49)
•Easy
•2.4 mi
•Est. 1h 9m
A lovely trail through the Flinders Chase National Park, located on the western end of Kangaroo Island in South Australia. This out and back route begins and ends from the Snakelagoon Campsite, where parking is available.
From here you'll make your way through the forest before crossing the river and arriving at a beautiful beach with white sand, big rocks and caves to explore.
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(50)
•Hard
•12.7 mi
•Est. 5h 16m
The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail is a multi day adventure exploring the untamed beauty of the island's south west coastline. This route is section two of the suggested itinerary, leading you from Snake Lagoon to Haikea Campground.
The detour to Admiral Arch can be done on either day two or early day 3. Definitely worth the trip to see the fascinating natural rock formation, watch fur seals snoozing on rocks and learn about the history of Cape du Couedic Lighthouse.
This section of...
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(44)
•Moderate
•1.8 mi
•Est. 49m
This is a fantastic and family friendly walk in the Flinders Chase National Park on the beautiful Kangaroo Island. This is a nice easy route with plenty to see and explore along the way.
The Admirals Arch is of course the big draw card but you'll spot plenty of wildlife along the way including kangaroos and seals. You and the kids can also learn about the park’s coastal vegetation and maritime history from the interpretive signs along the trail.
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(30)
•Easy
•0.7 mi
•Est. 16m
The Remarkable Rocks are a stunning geological feature of Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island in South Australia. There are interpretive signs along the way explaining the formation of the granite boulders over 500 million years.
The trail begins from the Remarkable Rocks carpark at the end of Boxer Drive and follows a wheelchair accessible boardwalk out to the rocky outcrop near the Remarkable Rocks. Care should be taken around the rocks and attention paid to the warning signs.
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(42)
•Moderate
•9.3 mi
•Est. 3h 37m
The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail is a multi-day adventure through the untamed beauty of the island's south west coastline. This section of the trail is usually completed on day 3 of the trek, leading you Hakea Campsite to Banksia Campsite at Sanderson Bay.
This segment of the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail is truley remote and is a marvellous way to explore Flinders Chase National Park. The coastal vistas along this route are really beautiful and worth the required steps. There is...
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(25)
•Moderate
•8.0 mi
•Est. 3h 5m
This is an awesome trail through Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island. It can either be done as an overnight return hike or a point to point. Parking is available at the starting point at Flinders Chase Visitors Centre, and also at the Snake Lagoon Campsite at the other end of this route.
Enjoy meandering along the Rocky River on shady paths, keeping an eye out for wildlife along the way.
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(30)
•Moderate
•6.1 mi
•Est. 2h 18m
The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail is a multi-day adventure through the untamed beauty of the island's south west coastline. This section of the trail is usually completed on day 4 of the trek, leading you from Banksia Campsite at Sanderson Bay to Hanson Bay Road.
Enjoy the stunning ocean views as you make your way along the coastal cliffs before cutting up through cooler mallee and tea trees and arriving at the main Hanson Bay Road.
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Great trail although it's 18kms now as you leave from the new visitor's centre at Flinders Chase.
Difficulty: Moderate
Platypus Walk and Rocky River Track
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Flinders Chase National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Flinders Chase National Park is Platypus Waterholes Walk, which has a 4.4 star rating from 66 reviews. This trail is 3.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 469 ft.
What is the longest trail in Flinders Chase National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Flinders Chase National Park is Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail. This trail is estimated to be 37.8 mi long.
How many trails are in Flinders Chase National Park?
There are 22 trails in Flinders Chase National Park. These trails have an average 4.3-star rating from 504 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Flinders Chase National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Flinders Chase National Park has you covered. Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail boasts the most elevation gain with 4,543 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail: Maupertuis Section, which will get you 1,719 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Flinders Chase National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 13 camping trails in Flinders Chase National Park and the most popular is Platypus Waterholes Walk with an average 4.4 star rating from 66 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Flinders Chase National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 running trails in Flinders Chase National Park and the most popular is Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail: Rocky River Section with an average 3.9 star rating from 14 community reviews.