Canoe tree
Perhaps previous locals used this bark to raft down the Onkaparinga
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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the nam... [read more]
Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the nam... [read more] Blog: Onkaparinga in April
Date: April 20th 2008
Date: April 20th 2008
Introduction
We were up early so we committed to a big walk today - Onkaparinga. This is a long and tough walk, and as it turned out it was the toughest and scariest walk we have had for some time.What happened
We started off well on the Sundews track, making our way down into the gorge. Instead of turning left, we turned right and rock hopped down the creek for about an h ... read moreComment on Canoe tree
About us
We are a family who use our Sundays to discover, explore and enjoy the serenity of the world around us while getting some exercise.
We live in Semaphore, a beach-side suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. Although Adelaide and it's suburbs are quite flat, there is a range of hills that run North-South that provide for many interesting walks.
Here are some quotes that say some of what it means to us to go out bush walking.
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.
- John Muir
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