Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Summit

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Australia

South Australia

Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Summit

Moderate

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407

hikers

Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Summit

02:47

8.17km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Cleland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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251 m

Waterfall Gully

Highlight • Waterfall

Panoramic location with carpark and a pretty cafe / bistro nearby. Great starting point for shorter walks up to the top of the waterfall and further to Second Fall. A …

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442 m

Beautiful waterfall and great starting points for walks/runs along trails up the hills towards Second Falls and further via Cleland Nat'l Park to the top of Mt. Lofty. Also with a nice cafe / bistro nearby to get some strength.

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787 m

Second Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Just a short walk from the top of Waterfall Gully to Second Falls. Great for kids (and adults) to climb around and over the creek to get some adventure shots 📸

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2.33 km

Wilsons Bog Walk

Highlight • Trail

Probably the best part of the Waterfall Gully to Mt. Lofty hike. Avoid mornings at the weekends when it’s often quite busy.

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4.14 km

Mount Lofty Summit

Highlight • Summit

Mount Lofty is the highest point in the Mount Lofty Ranges and offers sweeping panoramic views across the city of Adelaide and the coastline of Gulf St Vincent. The summit …

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