Waterfall Gully

First Falls drops beside the car park a fifteen-minute drive from the city, which makes it the easiest waterfall in Adelaide to get to. It is also the bottom of the climb to Mount Lofty Summit, a steady two-hour return walk that most people do for the view rather than the water. The falls run hardest after winter rain and thin by late summer.

The Cleland National Park is a great way to connect with nature and features several walking trails. There is a challenging hike to Mt Lofty Summit from Waterfall Gully that passes steep hills and stringy back forests. This is a well marked track with a few smaller waterfalls on the way. It is a 7.5km return trek and takes about 3 hours or more as the hike includes some steep sections. You can view many species of plants, eucalyptus bushland and native vegetation and enjoy stunning views across Adelaide.