Waterfall Gully Reserve (Cleland Conservation Park)
Waterfall Gully Reserve (Cleland Conservation Park) — Waterfall Gully](/au/places/sa/waterfall-gully) is the starting point for Adelaide's most iconic urban hike — the 8km trail to [Mount…
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About Waterfall Gully Reserve (Cleland Conservation Park)
[Waterfall Gully](/au/places/sa/waterfall-gully) is the starting point for Adelaide's most iconic urban hike — the 8km trail to [Mount Lofty Summit](/au/attractions/sa/mount-lofty-summit). The gully itself features a picturesque waterfall in a creek-lined valley of stringybark eucalyptus, ferns, and native orchids. The area forms part of Cleland Conservation Park and receives over 400,000 visitors per year, making it one of [South Australia](/au/places/sa/south-australia)'s busiest natural sites.
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[Waterfall Gully](/au/places/sa/waterfall-gully) is the starting point for Adelaide's most iconic urban hike — the 8km trail to [Mount Lofty Summit](/au/attractions/sa/mount-lofty-summit). The gully itself features a picturesque waterfall in a creek-lined valley of stringybark eucalyptus, ferns, and native orchids. The area forms part of Cleland Conservation Park and receives over 400,000 visitors per year, making it one of [South Australia](/au/places/sa/south-australia)'s busiest natural sites.
Warnings
Getting There
Located in Burnside, 10km east of Adelaide CBD via Greenhill Road and Waterfall Gully Road.
Nearest airport
Visitor Tips
- •Take bus 823 from CBD on weekends to avoid parking. Walk up to Mount Lofty and arrange a car shuttle back — the descent is hard on knees.
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Quick Facts
At a Glance
The Place
- Significance
- State
Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Free
- Duration
- 1–5 hours depending on hike chosen
- Best Time
- June–September for waterfall flow; spring for orchids
- Hours
- Open 24 hours. Waterfall Gully track 8am-5pm.
Location
- Area
- Cleland
- Region
- McLaren Vale
- State
- South Australia
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