Onkaparinga River National Park

Well signed trails and plenty to choose from. Stunning views and usually not too busy. Highly recommend the Echidna trail if you want to see one in the wild.

Nice lookout to see the gorge. Website says 1hr return. We took 15min from carpark to the lookout &15min back, total 30min

Well signed trails, very easy to find rock climbing, beautiful area to spend couple of days hiking and rock climbing! No parks pass needed!

Lovely park and heaps of bush walking. Keep doing a different track each time I visit.

It's a huge and beautiful place to explore. Both hiking and mountain biking. Most of it is easy for the family and there is definitely challenging trails for the more experienced. There is wildlife galore and also in the right spots, at the right time, some of the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises amongst the trees. Plus it's really not far out from the suburbs, amazing

The Onkaparinga river's a beautiful place to take the kayak out. Just check the tides and wind before you go as high tides best and a strong wind across the water can really spoil your paddle. There's plenty of flora and fauna for an estuary in the suburbs. For the majority of the length of the river you don't notice the hustle and bustle other than the three bridges that cross above as you paddle through to Old Noarlunga. There's a few accessible launch spots on the rivers edge and a well kept park with new toilets at A.S Perry Reserve close to the newly restored wetlands.

Fantastic hiking destination offering a variety of trails. My GPS led us to various starting points, adding to the adventure. If you appreciate Australia's stunning landscapes and wildlife and enjoy exploring beyond the city, I highly recommend visiting this National Park.