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Platypus Waterholes walk

A rebuilt track along Black Swamp and the Rocky River, through the habitat where Kangaroo Island's platypus live. The trail was reconstructed after the January 2020 bushfires.

At a glance

Distance
4.5 km
Duration
2 h
Official track grade
Not published
Elevation gain
Not published
Cost
Park entry fees apply (adult $13.00, concession $10.50, child 4–15 $7.50); pay before you go.
Experience
Self-guided
Facilities
Not published
Accessibility
Not published
Dogs
Not published
Family suitability
Not published
Public transport
Not published

Plan your visit

Seasonal considerations: Not published

Highlights

  • Platypus habitat
  • Black Swamp and Rocky River
  • Post-fire recovery landscape

Trailhead & access: Begins at the Flinders Chase Visitor Centre.

Official trail details

Location & map

Flinders Chase National Park

Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Trailhead & access: Begins at the Flinders Chase Visitor Centre.

Exact trailhead coordinates have not been confirmed. Use the official source’s location and directions.

Sources & verification

Last checked: 2026-11-03. Source review only; not a site inspection or live status check.

  • https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/flinders-chase-national-park

Official source

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