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	Onkaparinga River National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Onkaparinga River National Park is in South Australia (Australia), 32 km south of Adelaide also incorporates the Onkaparinga River Recreation Park.
		One section of the Onkaparinga Gorge is pretty much untouched by man and has the full range of native plants (grasses/spiny bushes/eucalyptus tree canopy) and the other is a previously cleared area undergoing reforestation.
		Onkaparinga Gorge has some very steep terrain, following the car trail on foot leads to almost 45 degree inclines, but it has a nice creek at the bottom (see picture).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Onkaparinga_River_National_Park (216 words)

	Onkaparinga River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The catchment is over 500 km² in area, and is in part located in the Onkaparinga River National Park.
		The Onkaparinga River is the second major river of the Adelaide region, after the River Torrens.
		The Onkaparinga River runs from its source near Mount Torrens in the Mount Lofty Ranges, and flows south westerly to an estuary at Port Noarlunga.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Onkaparinga_River (204 words)

	Adelaide, South Australia travel guide - Australian Tourism Net
		The Onkaparinga National park is in the Sturt NPWS district.
		It is the biggest National park within 40kms of the city of Adelaide and has been likened to a walk in the Flinders Ranges in micro.
		In this case the park is the estuary; making the Onkaparinga park systems the only system in the Adelaide region where a walker can walk from the Mt Lofty range ecosystem to the sea.
	www.atn.com.au /sa/south/parks-g.htm (792 words)

	Yurrebilla - Activities
		Belair National Park, which has 10 picnic grounds and 18 barbecues available for hire, as well as numerous informal picnic areas.
		parks are ideal locations for bushwalking, however some of the most popular parks are those with a comprehensive network of marked walking trails to cater for different areas of interest, levels of fitness and the walk time available.
		Morialta Conservation Park, on the outskirts of Adelaide, with its towering cliffs and waterfalls.
	pandora.nla.gov.au /pan/42990/20040718/www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/yurrebilla/activities.html (705 words)

	Yurrebilla - Natural Attractions
		parks feature a diverse range of native flora and are well known for their colourful displays of wildflowers in spring, however a number of parks are particularly noted for their special contribution to flora conservation.
		The Cleland Wildlife Park section of Cleland Conservation Park is a must-see attraction and photo opportunity for visitors from all over the world.
		The special significance of Black Hill Conservation Park's flora was recognised as early as 1860 when a four hectare government reserve was established.
	pandora.nla.gov.au /pan/42990/20040718/www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/yurrebilla/natural.html (562 words)

	Onkaparinga River Reserves, Adelaide - Check-in.com.au
		The Onkaparinga River National Park (1544 hectares) encompasses most of the Onkaparinga Gorge between the townships of Clarendon (30 kilometres south of Adelaide city) and Old Noarlunga (35 kilometres south of Adelaide city).
		The Onkaparinga River Recreation Park (284 hectares) encompasses most of the Onkaparinga River Estuary between the township of Old Noarlunga and the suburb of Port Noarlunga (35 kilometres south of Adelaide city).
		This landscape features steep sided gorge slopes, cliff faces, the narrow and rocky Onkaparinga River and rounded ridge tops.
	www.check-in.com.au /Adelaide/Onkaparinga_River_Reserves.htm (767 words)

	Wikipedia:WikiProject Adelaide/Parks and gardens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This is a development list for writing articles on the parks and gardens in some way notable in the city of Adelaide.
		Unless the park or garden name is distinctive or indicative of its location (eg Adelaide Parklands), the naming convention should be title, Adelaide.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Adelaide/Parks_and_gardens (98 words)

	Postcards - Previous Feature: The Onkaparinga Gorge
		At the downstream end of the ten kilometre gorge, historic Noarlunga township is almost encircled by a horseshoe bend as the rivers emerges from the gorge, and later opens onto the floodplain lower section (a recreation park) and enters Gulf St Vincent at Port Noarlunga.
		The Onkaparinga is still tidal back to the mouth of the gorge, but on our Postcards day with the river, it tasted only slightly brackish.
		South Australia's longest river after the Murray, the Onkaparinga heads southward behind the Mt Lofty and finds a chink in the ranges to create a deep gorge between Clarendon and Old Noarlunga.
	www.postcards-sa.com.au /features/onka_host.html (754 words)

	Australia Parks - National - Tourist - Caravan - Camping - Information Centre
		The Friends of Onkaparinga Park volunteer group was formed in 1986 and won the Greening of Adelaide recognition award for its revegetation work in 1990.
		The lower reaches of the Onkaparinga River were inhabited by the Kaurna Aboriginal people, and the name of the river is taken from the Kaurna name meaning “women’s river”.
		Onkaparinga Gorge’s spectacular rugged scenery make it particularly attractive to bushwalkers, but the steep trails in this section of the park are suitable only for the experienced and fit.
	parks.camping.com.au /sa/sa_adelaide_onkaparinga.htm (572 words)

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		Minister for the Southern Suburbs, John Hill said National Parks and Wildlife and the Onkaparinga Catchment Water Management Board are working with local residents to help the river recover from the impact of rapid housing development in the catchment.
		Removal of invasive weeds along 1 km of the Onkaparinga River National Park on the Sundews Track was completed in July 2002 at a cost of $10,000.
		"The Onkaparinga River is the third largest estuary in the state and is home to 36 species of water fowl, but it's facing increased pressure because of pollution from housing developments and from the impact of introduced weeds, which obstruct the flow of the river," the Minister for the Southern Suburbs, John Hill said.
	www.sa.alp.org.au /media/0802/20000341.html (364 words)

	Athelney Cottage - Self catering accommodation
		Onkaparinga Gorge, Sundews River Hike, Onkaparinga River National Park.
		The National Wine Centre of Australia, Art Gallery of SA, the SA Museum, the State Library of SA, the Migration Museum, Parliament House and Adelaide Oval are all within easy walking distance along with both the University of Adelaide and UniSA.
		This park is also the venue for many activities throughout the year such as the outdoor cinema and evening concerts.
	www.athelneycottage.com.au /thingstodo.html (399 words)

	Walking on the Fleurieu Peninsula
		The Park is only 34km south of Adelaide, and includes river estuary and gorge walks.
		The Park has several marked walks, the most popular are the Stringybark Walk (_ hour) and the Deep Creek Waterfall Trail (2 hours), passing through tall forests and into tea-tree and yacca bush scrub.
		Aldinga Scrub is a 300 hectare park featuring sand dunes and mallee scrub and is one of the last remnants of the original coastal vegetation that once stretched northward to Adelaide’s Outer Harbour.
	www.fleurieupeninsula.com.au /fleurieu_secrets/walking.asp (486 words)

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		olives in the Onkaparinga River National Park near Adelaide.
	indaba.iucn.org /archives/aliens-l/2003-08/00004332.htm (455 words)

	Moana Beach Tourist Park: At Moana in Fleurieu Peninsula region of South Australia
		The nearby Onkaparinga River National Park offers walking trails and is an absolute treat for birdwatchers with egrets, coots, ibis, herons, swans and yellow-billed spoonbills all inhabiting the area.
		There is even a skate park in the vicinity if adults wish to visit the renowned wineries of the Fleurieu region undeterred.
		The park houses two full sized tennis courts, a slam dunk hoop for basketball and a recreation room (including table tennis and television).
	www.postcards.sa.com.au /features/moana_beach_tp.html (548 words)

	INNES NATIONAL PARK
		Innes National Park is a beautiful national park set at the southern point of the Yorke Peninsula.
		It is possible to stay in the park, which is absolutely wonderful, due to the great views you look out upon when you wake up.
		There is a small entrance fee into the park, although it is definitely worth it.
	www.australianexplorer.com /innes_national_park.htm (257 words)

	Home - Liberal South Australia
		“This land bordering the Onkaparinga River National Park is a good addition to the second generation parklands,” he says.
		Land known as Hardys Scrub has added to the Onkaparinga River National Park as part of the growing second generation parklands, the Greater Mount Lofty Parklands — Yurrebilla.
		Environment Minister Iain Evans says the 164 hectares of land added to the 1379 hectare park to the East of Main South Road has good examples of open forest, small areas of native grassland and river red gums along the creeks and riverbanks.
	www.sa.liberal.org.au /news/news_item.asp?NewsID=1495 (223 words)

	Fleurieu Peninsula Secrets of Food Wine Beaches Surfing Diving Walking Cycling Driving Kids Fun
		The significant wetlands of the Coorong National Park, Onkaparinga River estuary and Lower Murray Lakes provide great bird watching.
		The Coorong National Park is famous for its migratory waders and the Onkaparinga Estuary, Aldinga Scrub and areas around Mount Compass, Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island reward bird watchers.
		Kangaroos are seen on the hillsides in most of the 20 or so national parks, in particular in Cox Scrub, Newland Head and Deep Creek.
	www.fleurieupeninsula.com.au /fleurieu.asp (1017 words)

	South Australian Orienteer Newsletter
		The penalty for missing the corner was a dip in the Onkaparinga River.
		With the main 20 km front of the Mt Hall fire coming from the south all the houses in the north of the Blue Mountains National Park were at risk when the fire reached them.
		The firefighting/backburning is quite different to what we are accustomed to in South Australia, we generally surround the fire and extinguish it, but in NSW because of the vast areas of inaccessible bush this is not possible, so backburning is required.
	www.oasa.asn.au /news19/news.htm (7895 words)

	Magic Touch Consultancies, online conference management and organisation system
		The Onkaparinga River National Park, the Lofties, the sheer beuaty of the Southern Ocean, steep cliffs, rich, undulating plains and wetland lagoons - the Flerieu Peninsula has everything!
		National and Conservation Parks: Granite Island NP, Deep Creek CP, Onkapringa River NP, Coorong NP, Newland Head CP, Scott Creek CP Walking trails - famous Heysen Trail in the South with wildlife, gorges and waterfalls; Willunga Walks; Onkaparinga NP Wetland Walk; Cox Scrub trails; Currency Creek and Deep Creek Waterfall Hikes
		With stunning city skyline and river view - absolute water frontage and a pristine parkland setting ensure a unique world class dining experience.
	www.magicdatabases.com /Templates/TRAVELSA.htm (376 words)

	hike routes
		From 'Sundews' via extended route east along Onkaparinga Gorge (Onkaparinga River National Park) and Blewitt Springs.
		From 'Sundews via Onkaparinga Gorge, (Onkaparinga River National Park) and Manning Reserve.
		Route detail: From 'Sundews' track entrance to park follow track south into the Onkaparinga Gorge, at the river crossing turn upstream (east) and follow the gorge 2 or 3 km. The route is very rocky. Exit the gorge at spurline/s shown on Noarlunga 1:50,000 map.
	users.senet.com.au /~dscrub/hike.htm (196 words)

	Battunga Country
		Mt Bold Reservoir, Clarendon, Onkaparinga River National Park
		Battunga-Country contains many trails through tree-lined tracks, road reserves, forests and parks.
		This historic transport route was first established in 1839 by John Barton Hack as a track from his Echunga property to Crafers and Adelaide.
	www.battunga.org.au /trails.htm (154 words)

	Chapel Hill Wine: Guest House
		Guests (capacity for 6) will enjoy breath-taking views of the Onkaparinga River National Park, the Gulf of St Vincent and surrounding vineyards from both indoor and outdoor living areas.
		McLaren Vale and The Fleurieu Peninsula offer a vast range of wonderful experiences: numerous cellar doors, gourmet regional produce, Saturday Farmers Markets, national park walking trails, golf courses, craft and antique shops, fabulous restaurants, galleries, and of course, breathtaking views of the surrounding hills, vineyards and pristine coastline.
		The elegant two-storey chalet-style Chapel Hill Winery Guest House is set among the vineyards, 100 metres from the Gourmet Retreat.
	www.chapelhillwine.com.au /guesthouse1 (263 words)

	Travel: Australia & Pacific: South Australia's Top 40 Walks
		The trails are located throughout South Australia from the middle of Adelaide city and the Barossa to Coorong National Park, Eyre Peninsula and the Northern Flinders Ranges.
		Coola Outstation Historical Hike (Canunda National Park - 20km south-west of Millicent on the Limestone Coast)
		Thomson-Pfitzner Plaster Hike (Innes National Park - 300km west of Adelaide in the Yorke Peninsula region.)
	xtramsn.co.nz /travel/0,,12722-3849650,00.html (661 words)

	Clarendon, South Australia - Travelmate
		The local, Clarendon Recreation Ground which flanks the riverbend, is a favourite family picnic retreat, while the Onkaparinga River National Park offers nature trails through the gorge wetlands which stretch eastwards from the estuary to the village.
		Clarendon, a picture postcard village on the Onkaparinga River, began as a ford connecting the coach routes from Adelaide to McLaren Vale, Meadows and Strathalbyn.
		Clarendon is not only rich in regional history, but it is also central to some of most popular parkland in the City of Onkaparinga.
	www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownName=Clarendon_\_SA (210 words)

	Onkaparinga River Wetlands Adelaide Visiting the City Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing Lakes, Rivers, Canals & Beaches WCities Destination Guide
		The Onkaparinga river estuary and wetlands extend for over 10 kilometres from the river mouth at Port Noarlunga to the historic township of Old Noarlunga.
		A parking area with barbecues lies at the head of the trail, off River Road.
		The river estuary is a popular spot for local fishermen in search of mullet and black bream.
	www.wcities.com /en/record/155,141510/265/record.html (150 words)

	Port Noarlunga Accommodation
		The area is popular with walkers who access the adjacent River estuary and the Onkaparinga River National Park.
		The southern beach at the mouth of the Onkaparinga River and the jetty are popular fishing spots.
		Situated just 34 kilometres south of Adelaide, Port Noarlunga offers so much to the Holidaymaker.
	worldtourism.com.au /SouthAustralia/FleurieuPeninsula/PortNoarlunga.htm (83 words)

	Friends of Onkaparinga Park (FOOP)
		’s National Parks Centenary Year in 1991 by raising funds to build a footbridge over the Onkaparinga River at Old Noarlunga.
		The Friends of Onkaparinga Park (FOOP) was formed in 1986 and provides assistance to the Department for Environment & Heritage in both the
		In 1990, FOOP were awarded the Greening of Adelaide recognition award for their revegetation work, in 1992 were named the most outstanding Friends Group of the Year, and in 1997 were also awarded Friends Group of the Decade award.
	www.communitywebs.org /~FOOP/aboutfoop.html (250 words)

	Urban Forest - Resources and Information - FAQ - Frequent Asked Questions
		Some of the better areas of this plant community are found in Cleland Conservation Park, Scott Creek Conservation Park, Sturt Gorge Recreation Park, Onkaparinga River National Park and at Blewitt Springs.
		Heywood Park at Unley Park, less than 4km from the city centre, contains the last remaining patch of this association on the Adelaide Plains.
		Consequently, species that may be locally rare but nationally abundant should also be conserved.
	www.urbanforest.on.net /resources-faq.htm (1852 words)

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		You can also take the Onkaparinga River Wetlands Trail, home to birdlife, set in a recreation park.
		Alternatively, take the Echidna Trail or Nature Trail, which are bushwalks in the National Parks, giving you the opportunity to see various birds, reptiles and trees.
		An alternative and contrasting walk would be along the Sandhills Trail at Port Noarlunga, which gives a history of the area.
	www.australianexplorer.com /adelaide_onkaparinga.htm (282 words)

	LookSmart - Directory - Noarlunga, Onkaparinga City SA
		Noarlunga, Onkaparinga City SA - Hub of the city has port and polytechnic as significant places.
		Visit South Australia's second longest river and its gorge with 50-metre cliffs.
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