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Waterfall Gully To Mount Lofty Hike

Waterfall Gully Car Park, Waterfall Gully Road, Adelaide, South Australia 5000 Australia

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  • No Wifi
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“Delight in the sights and sounds of Waterfall Gully. Take a short walk around the falls or make the more challenging trek to Mount Lofty Summit where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views over the city skyline.”

Located about 15 minutes from the middle of the CBD is the gorgeous and aptly titled Waterfall Gully. It is in a gully of sorts, and yes, there is a fairly impressive waterfall. What you will also find amongst the trees is the meandering hike to the scenic Mount Lofty Summit, where you will get wonderful panoramic views of Adelaide. The walk itself is quite picturesque, with native bush lining the path throughout.

Be warned though, the walk is hard! It is really steep for long sections, especially towards the end, so a reasonable base level of fitness is a good idea. While it is only around 4km’s return, the rise over this distance is 475 metres, so this gives you some idea on what the level of ascent is.

It is also incredibly popular as a fitness destination, especially on weekends, so finding a car park can be almost as challenging as the walk itself. Many people will be able to tell you what their best time to the summit is, so it can be a bit competitive. However, putting this to one side, this is a really pretty part of Adelaide, and is definitely worth the time and effort.

As a bonus, when you get to the top, there is also a cafe and restaurant. And highly recommend is the cherry pie. Hey, you have earned it, right?

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Waterfall Gully To Mount Lofty Hike

Waterfall Gully Car Park, Waterfall Gully Road
Adelaide, South Australia
5000 Australia
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