- Distance
- 4.5 km circuit
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Suitable for
- Walking, Wheelchair Accessible, Hiking, Dog Walking, Get to by public transport, Jogging, Mountain Biking
- Grade 1, Easy Walk
- Terrain
- Flat
- Park
- Onkaparinga River National Park
- Region
- Adelaide City & Suburbs
- Download maps & GPS files
- 2 GPS files
- 1 website link
- Photos
- 11 photosJump to Photos section
- Travel options
- Bus
- Car
- Train
- Travel time from Adelaide
- 1 hour or less



About the Walking Trail
The Wetlands Walk is located on the estuary within the recreation park and provides an insight into the fascinating and complex life of a wetland. The trail offers the opportunity for walking, birdwatching and photography. Along the trail are interpretive signs that provide information about the flora and fauna of the area.
Start at the carpark on River Road near Gate 12, also near the boardwalk.
The trail is accessible for families with strollers, small children and for those with mobility aids, including wheelchairs. The path is a mixture of boardwalk, and some gravel paths. Some people using wheelchairs may require assistance. A blog post by Push AdvenÂtures proÂvides some good inforÂmaÂtion on the WetÂlands Loop. Note that the blog posts idenÂtiÂfies some of the issues for wheelÂchairs accessÂing this walkÂing trail, includÂing a short grassed secÂtion between the picÂnic shelÂter and the start of the trail, and that the gravÂel paths may be mudÂdy in winÂter. Note that there is a now a dedÂiÂcatÂed access path from the car park to the trail.
Although this walk is marked as being Wheelchair Accessible, some people may require assistance.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service SA Accessibility webpage has useful information about accessibility within national parks, including specific details about accessible parks, trails, picnic grounds, carparking and toilets.