FLEURIEU PENINSULA ROUTE MAP
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
Rugged cliff top tracks, coastline hugging trails and remote bushland on the iconic Heysen Trail – the Coastrek Fleurieu Peninsula route has it all! You’ll explore spectacular headlands and historic coastal villages, with panoramic ocean views for the entire length of the route – an ideal vantage point for whale watching!
Choose to hike 35km from Parsons Beach or 20km from Kings Beach, crossing the finish line in Port Elliot, and experience the wild and wonderful Fleurieu Peninsula. The longer you hike, the more you’ll see!
Start: Kings Beach
Start time: From 7am
Finish: Port Elliot
Duration: Up to 6 Hours
Start: Parsons Beach
Start time: From 6am
Finish: Port Elliot
Duration: Up to 12 Hours
TERRIFIC 20KM
20km route - Trekkers taking on the 20km hike will start at Kings Beach Trail Head and wind their way along the narrow, undulating bush trail, hugging the coastline for 2km before reaching The Bluff and Rosetta Head. This spectacular headland offers panoramic views across to Kangaroo Island around to Encounter Bay and the journey ahead.
Continue along the waters edge for 6km, reaching historic Victor Harbor. Cross the narrow causeway to Granite Island, a unique ecological attraction famous for its granite formations, and follow the Kaiki Trail boardwalk and unique sculpture trail around this stunning island. Marvel at the crashing waves, spot native flora and fauna, and keep your eye out for Southern Right Whales as they make their annual migration along the Peninsula.
Continue your journey along the shoreline, including a short stretch of sand on Boomer Beach, reaching Chiton Rocks Luv Stop for a rest and refresh before the final push. Make your way across the headland enjoying picturesque views from Freemans Lookout and around Horseshoe Bay, reaching the charming coastal village of Port Elliot and across the Finish Line. You did it!
THRILLING 35KM
35km route - The 35km adventure begins at Parsons Beach with a single-file rocky trail, so watch your step on those loose pebbles and take it slow. Soon, you'll descend onto the soft sands of Waitpinga Beach, covering approximately 1.5km, which might include a potential wet shoe zone. You can choose to protect your shoes with plastic bags, take them off for a brief sandy stroll, or dance your way through – the choice is yours!
The next 15km will lead you through narrow, undulating bush trails along the iconic Heysen Trail, including the rugged cliffs and rolling hills of Newland Head Conservation Park, and along the coastline through to Kings Beach.
Keep in mind that access points for support crews are limited in the first third of the route, with support crew locations at Waitpinga Campground (3km mark), the carpark at the end of Kings Beach (14.5km mark), and Rosetta Head carpark (16.5km mark). We also have you covered with a Luv Stop at the 10km mark, where support crews aren’t able to access, to refresh and reset.
From Kings Beach Trail Head, trekkers will wind their way along the narrow, undulating bush trail, hugging the coastline for 2km before reaching The Bluff and Rosetta Head. This spectacular headland offers panoramic views across to Kangaroo Island around to Encounter Bay and the journey ahead.
Continue along the waters edge for 6km, reaching historic Victor Harbor. Cross the narrow causeway to Granite Island, a unique ecological attraction famous for its granite formations and follow the Kaiki Trail boardwalk and unique sculpture trail around this stunning island. Marvel at the crashing waves, spot native flora and fauna, and keep your eye out for Southern Right Whales as they make their annual migration along the Peninsula.
Continue your journey along the shoreline, including a short stretch of sand on Boomer Beach, reaching Chiton Rocks Luv Stop for a rest and refresh before the final push. Make your way across the headland enjoying picturesque views from Freemans Lookout and around Horseshoe Bay, reaching the charming coastal village of Port Elliot and across the finish line. You did it!
Access Coastrek maps via AllTrails App
You can access the new Coastrek Fleurieu Peninsula 2025 route on your phone via the AllTrails App! First download the AllTrails App onto your phone via the App Store or Google Play, then click on the relevant Map links below to access the Coastrek route within the AllTrails App. The AllTrails App is FREE so you don't need to pay for it to acess the map, just save it as a favourite :) But if you choose to get an AllTrails+ subscription, Coastrekkers get a one month free trial - see Goodie Bag in your Dashboard once you've signed up. With an AllTrails+ subscription, you can download the Coastrek route map and training trails for offline use (recommended!).
To save the Coastrek route as a 'favourite', click on the relevant event map link below via a desktop computer and click the ribbon icon in the top left corner. Then, open up your AllTrails app on your phone and click on the 'saved' menu item on the bottom of the screen. The route will appear there!
Click HERE for some easy to follow instructions on how to access the AllTrails map.
Hard copy - Coastrek Fleurieu Peninsula Map Guide
Wanting to keep it old school? We still have a hard copy map guide available as a simpler alternative to the All Trails maps.
Map GPX Files - Coastrek Fleurieu Peninsula map GPX files
Want to download the map onto your smart watch or you have an existing map app that you'd prefer to use? This is an alternative you can download and install to your preferred device or app.
Please note: All Coastrek routes are subject to change. We attempt, at all times, to adhere to the advised route. As we are immersed in nature, however, there may sometimes be circumstances beyond our control (tides, fallen trees/branches, other safety aspects as advised by local councils) that require us to slightly alter the route. In any such cases these will be clearly marked and identified on event day.
MAP DISCLAIMER: Event distances are approximate and may vary, detour or change on event day due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, safety considerations or if Chris Hemsworth is spotted on the beach. Just kidding. Or are we?
