We started out at Gate 22 in Old Noarlunga, where there is a board describing an old pub that burnt down in 1987. The river was brown and there were large amounts of dead reeds that had been growing in it. The paths were poorly marked and we got to a point where there was no sign telling which way to go. Parts of the path were very narrow and made of hardened sloping mud. which wasn't easy to walk on. There were weeds everywhere, it was incredible for a National Park. Most of what we could see on one side for the beginning of the path was grass and tall weeds. I didn't see any interesting wildlife there, so we went back to the car.

Has the government been making so many budget cuts that they are not maintaining the park any more?

It was disappointing.

Enjoyed the walk down to the river, starting clockwise from Gate 11. The walk along the river (approx 1.6km) was very challenging. Quite difficult to navigate through metre long reeds. Lots of rock climbing aswell. Visibility was hard along the river, and a few snake sighting so quite scary. Fire track on the last leg was incredibly steep. Stick to the first leg for enjoyment. Not for your everyday hiker (coming from experienced hikers).

Terrific park for recreational activities - walk, run, ride or canoe along the Onky!
Great natural scrubland & wildlife. Lots of kangaroos to be seen if you’re in the right spot at the right time.
Several trails to choose from & they’re signposted.
Great to have a good size park of this quality in suburbia.