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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Follow winding hiking trails through the Australian countryside on this guided hike from Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Summit. Trek along the 2.5-mile (3.9-km) route at your pace, and pass tumbling waterfalls and shimmering streams. Along the way, admire the beautiful countryside for which Australia is famous and watch the treetops for sightings of sleepy koalas. At Mt Lofty’s high summit, enjoy rewarding views over the rugged terrain to coastal Glenelg and Port Adelaide. With return transport provided to/from the trail-head from Adelaide CBD.
This hike is graded as hard - it involves steep sections and uneven services and a good level of fitness and mobility is required.The total return walking distance is 7.8km.
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Traveler pickup is offered
Waterfall Gully, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Following a morning pickup at your Adelaide hotel, take the scenic drive out of the city toward Waterfall Gully — the trailhead of Adelaide’s most popular hike. On arrival, watch the spectacular First Falls sparkling in the morning sunshine then set off at your own pace.
During your hike, follow the 2.5-mile (3.9-km) trail past cascading waterfalls and along winding streams, and admire panoramic views from the tall gully ridges. Stop along the way to admire the beautiful scenery and fully immerse yourself in the natural environment.
Listen as native birds chirp in the trees and enjoy the scent of eucalyptus trees on the air. As you explore, keep an eye out for sleepy koalas high in the gum trees and kangaroos grazing in the bush. 120 minutes
Mount Lofty Summit, Crafers, South Australia, Australia At the summit of Mt Lofty, take in panoramic views of the city buildings, parklands and the iconic Adelaide Oval below. Be sure to look out across the plains to the coastal town of Glenelg and the far reaches of Port Adelaide. On a clear day, you may even see Kangaroo Island!
Perhaps relax and enjoy coffee or brunch at The Summit Café (own expense). Then, head back down to Waterfall Gully and meet your pureSA driver for the return to your Adelaide hotel. 120 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
This hike is graded as hard - it involves steep sections and uneven services and a good level of fitness and mobility is required.The total return walking distance is 7.8km.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or young children
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear clothing and footwear suitable for bushwalking.
In the interest of sustainability we recommend you bring a refillable water bottle (full).
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Terry_S
06 Nov 2023
A quite demanding hike over only 4kms (up). Kane our guide was f fantastic. Lovely Australian bush well paved with easy directions. Very nice Cafe at Mt lofty summit.
Vansh_G
09 Jul 2023
The hike was amazing and so were the people, especially our tour guide! Super friendly, very helpful and informative. Overall, loved the trip to the core of it’
garnik01
10 Mar 2022
This was self guided - it’s a 4km hike to the top of mount Lofty with at least a 700m incline … at times exhausting - but very good exercise and an excellent path
Unfortunately after reaching the peak in around an hour it was cloudy so I couldn’t see more than a few metres in front of me …
The walk down is obviously much easier and I managed to catch some beautiful views of Adelaide
The waterfall at the bottom is also quite beautiful
Probably wouldn’t recommend this if you’re unfit or don’t have a few hours to spare
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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