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Onkaparinga River National ParkOnkaparinga Hills (9) → Blewitt Springs | Clarendon |
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Found 9 walks

Onkaparinga Gorge Hike
6 km circuit
3 h to 4 h
Onkaparinga Gorge Hike
6 km
Circuit

Walk
3 h to 4 h

Run
1 h 15 min to 2 h

Starting from the Sundews Trails (Gate 11) car park on Piggott Range Road, Onkaparinga Hills, this walk takes you on a circuit through Onkaparinga Gorge via the Onkaparinga Gorge Hike. This challenging loop explores the spectacular Onkaparinga Gorge at the eastern end of Onkaparinga River National Park, which has the most intact native vegetation in the park. The trail initially winds its way through native vegetation before reaching the Sun­dews Look­out, which offers scenic views of the rocky outcrops and the gorge below. From there, the walk descends steeply to the bot­tom of the gorge and follows the riv­er down­stream, passing several scenic waterholes, then follows a steep fire track to the top of the ridge and back to the car park. The trail isn't well-defined along the river and involves some rock scrambling. The descent and ascent in and out of the gorge are steep and may be slippery after rains, and the river is often impassable during wet periods. This loop consists of wide and narrow fire tracks and walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, steep hills and rock scrambling sections, suitable for high fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Swim
Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Nature, Echidna, Bakers Gully and Sundews Ridge Loop
11.7 km circuit
3 h to 5 h
Nature, Echidna, Bakers Gully and Sundews Ridge Loop
11.7 km
Circuit

Walk
3 h to 5 h

Run
1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from the Gate 11 car park on Piggott Range Road, Onkaparinga Hills, this walk takes you on a circuit around Onkaparinga River National Park via the Nature Trail, Echidna Trail, Bakers Gully Track and Sundews Ridge Hike. This challenging hike combines several trails in the eastern end of Onkaparinga National Park, with spectacular views over the narrow river valley of Onkaparinga Gorge. The loop was designed to stay on the same side of the river, which is often difficult to cross. The park protects some of the finest remnant vegetation in the region, providing habitat for native wildlife such as birds, koalas, kangaroos, possums and echidnas. The hike initially follows the Nature Trail through regenerating pink gum and grey box woodlands, then heads along the Echidna Trail, passing the ruins of an old cottage and a side trip to a seasonal waterfall. The hike continues along the Bakers Gully Track, descending to the river before returning along the Nature and Echidna trails, then follows the Sundews Ridge Hike past the Sundews Lookout, which offers great views over the river. This loop consists of fire tracks and narrow walking trails, with some short steep hills and creek crossings, suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Heritage
Views
Waterfall

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Sundews, Bronzewing, Bakers Gully, Echidna and Nature Loop
12.6 km circuit
4 h to 6 h
Sundews, Bronzewing, Bakers Gully, Echidna and Nature Loop
12.6 km
Circuit

Walk
4 h to 6 h

Run
2 h to 3 h

Starting from the Gate 11 car park on Piggott Range Road, Onkaparinga Hills, this walk takes you on a circuit around Onkaparinga River National Park via the Sundews, Bronzewing, Bakers Gully, Echidna and Nature tracks. This challenging hike combines several trails around the Onkaparinga River upper gorge, covering a large area in the eastern section of the park, with views of the river gorge and the surrounding farmland. The hike initially follows the Sundews Track across the ridge, descending steeply into the gorge and crossing the river, then heads along the Bronzewing Track before venturing off-track along the park's eastern boundary towards the Pink Gum Campground. The hike continues along the Bakers Gully Track and the Echidna Hike, crossing the river again and passing a side-trip to a seasonal waterfall, then follows the Nature Hike though regenerating pink gum and grey box woodlands back to the car park. This loop consists of fire tracks and narrow walking trails, with some steep hills, overgrown sections and river crossings, suitable for moderately experienced bushwalkers with navigational skills. Dogs are not permitted in this park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Views
Waterfall

Environment
Natural
Rural

Transport options
To start
Car




Found 9 walks