Starting from the Gate 3 car park on Church Hill Road, Hackham, this walk takes you through the western end of Onkaparinga River National Park via the Old Coach Link Trail. This moderately challenging walk begins by crossing the Onkaparinga River before following the Old Coach Road fire track, climbing steeply up the open grassy ridge to the top of the hill, offering excellent views across Old Noar­lun­ga and the Onkaparinga Estuary. Once at the top, the walk follows the Pipeline Track and the Tea Tree Track before emerging at Gate 29 at the intersection of Sheoak Road and Barytes Road, from where the walk can also be started. Multiple species of birds can be seen along the track in spring, as well as colour­ful displays of wildflowers. Cycling is also permitted on this track. This walk consists of wide fire trails, with compacted natural surfaces, steep hills and river crossings, and is suitable for moderate 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.

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