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Walking in the Park "12 Walks in the Onkaparinga Parks" click here for details
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Wetlands Walk 1.5hr 4.5km return
The Wetland trail
is located in the recreation park and provides an insight into the
fascinating and complex life of an estuarine environment. The trail
offers an opportunity for birdwatching and photography. Along the trail
are interpretive signs, which provide
information about the flora and fauna of the wetlands. Walk commences at Gate
12 on River Road, but is also accessed from Gates 1 and 14.
Pingle Farm Walk 2hr 4.5km return
Estuary views, small artificial wetland and early farming heritage. Trail commences at Gate
10 on Commercial Road, but is also accessed from Gates 1, 8 and 9.
Sundews River Hike 4hr
4km return
This
trail leads from gate 11 with the first 400 metres along the main track
leading to a magnificent lookout. You then descend along the steep
rocky trail to the river. During winter, access is difficult when the
river is deep and flowing. An alternative Sundews Ridge Hike along
the ridgetop from the lookout is provided for those not wishing to
descend to the base of the gorge. Trail commences at Gate
11 located on Piggott Range Road.
Nature Hike 2hr 3.5km return
The
Nature Trail includes spectacular rugged scenery making this trail
attractive to bushwalkers. Trails in the gorge are steep and suitable
for experienced and fit bushwalkers only. Here you will see peppermint
gum and sheoaks, many species of birds and the occasional lizard on a
warm sunny day. Trail commences at Gate 6, but can also be accessed
from Gate
12
on Piggott Range Road.
Echidna Hike 2.5hr 3.5km return
The
Echidna Trail winds its way amongst some of the best remnant vegetation
in the park. The dominant overstorey species is peppermint box, with
river red gum in the gullies and pink gum on higher slopes. Other plant
species incude sheoak, golden wattle, a small stand of native pine and
various herbaceous ground covers. Twenty-seven species of native
orchids have also been recorded in the area. Six heritage sites have
been identified, with four huts/houses built in the late 1880’s, all of
similar construction. These sites can be observed along the Echidna
Trail providing both a recreational and historical experience for
visitors. Trail commences at Gate
12
on Piggott Range Road.
Hardy's Scrub Hike 2hr 4km return
Mixed Pink Gum, Grey Box and Native Pine woodlands. An interesting diversity of plant
and bird life. Trail commences at Gate
16 on Chapel Hill Road, but is also accessed from gates 18 and 19.
See
Park
brochure or walks
map page for routes of walks.
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