The development of the Wild South Coast Way (WSCW) walking trail from Cape Jervis to Victor Harbor is underway.

Part of the Heysen Trail, the WSCW is a multi-day walking experience and users will be able to access campsites accessible only to hikers.

Construction of new lookout and toilet facilities at Goondooloo Ridge in Deep Creek Conservation Park started last month.

The work on this first stage is expected to completed by May. 

The Department of Environment will then open a series of walk-in campsites as work continues along the trail.

The Department says the  facilities are different to traditional campgrounds found in national parks as they have been specifically designed to meet the needs of multi-day walkers and can’t be accessed by cars.

They will include on-ground campsites or raised sleeping platforms, toilets, and undercover picnic areas with seating for eating, cooking and washing up.

Existing sites at Eagle Waterhole and Balquhidder will be upgraded and new sites established at Newland Head and Tapanappa.

Full completion of the Wild South Coast Way is expected in 2023. 

Indicative Timeline of trail development:

May 2021       

Goondooloo day visitor facilities open

June 2021       

Eagle Waterhole walk-in campsite opens

October 2021 

New walk-in campsite near Tapanappa, Deep Creek Conservation Park opens

December 2021

Walk in campsite at Balquidder opens

February 2022

Walk in campsite at Newland Head opens

August 2022

Tapanappa day visitor facilities open

New universally accessible trail in Deep Creek opens

July 2023

Completion of Trig Campground upgrades

By 2022-2023

Completion of Wild South Coast Way on the Heysen Trail