Wild South Coast Trail Review:
Why I Think It’s “One of the BEST Multiday Treks Australia Has to Offer”
Where is the Wild South Coast Trail? It’s in South Australia, just two hours south of Adelaide. This 70 km section is part of the iconic Heysen Trail, a 1,200 km journey from Cape Jervis to Parachilna — and this section is widely rated as one of the highlights of the entire trail. The hiking here offers some of the state’s most spectacular and awe-inspiring coastal scenery.
In Early October 2025, I led a private party of 8 on this 5 day amazing adventure; and experience some of the best remote hiking in Australia. Each day we hiked between 10-15km, which left plenty of time to explore other areas and enjoy some great time with friends.
What I loved most about the trekking experience was how every 3 km the terrain changed from remote beaches to native bushland, rugged cliffs, breathtaking vistas, and deep gullies.
The hiking lengths might seem short, but when you take into consideration the diversity of the trails, you will be pleased to only hike 15 km a day. Some days you walk 4km on beaches followed by a vertical hill climb. On another day, you’ll be hanging on the cliff edge as a strong artic breeze blows in your face. Everyday you will be amazed by the beauty of this section of the Heysen trail.
Along the way, we saw a rich diversity of native birds, plants, and wildlife. Visiting in September, the orchids were in full bloom — truly magical!
This is a trail I could repeat yeaarly !
See our mini video from our trek on the WILD South Coast Way
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