Are you adventurous and active? Then this is an experience for you whilst visiting Adelaide! Combining the Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Hike with the Cleland Wildlife Park Experience is a great way to maximise your day while connecting with nature.
Start your morning with a rewarding guided 4km hike to Mount Lofty Summit. In an area abundant with native wildlife you will hike past waterfalls, along streams and follow gully ridges. Once at the summit be rewarded with breathtaking views over Adelaide and beyond before heading onto Cleland Wildlife Park.
Spend the afternoon meandering and self-exploring Cleland Wildlife Park at your own pace. Exploring Cleland Wildlife Park is the perfect way to relax, rest and unwind after your hike. Get up close and personal with a variety of different native animals and be sure to listen to the interactive talks by the Wildlife Park keepers.
The Koala close-up experience * and the hand feeding of the kangaroos are definite must do's! Koala close-up experience - meet, talk to and photograph Australia's cutest inhabitant. hand feed the kangaroos and listen to informative and engaging talks by Cleland park keepers and other animal feeding times.
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Are you adventurous and active? Then this is an experience for you whilst visiting Adelaide! Combining the Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Hike with the Cleland Wildlife Park Experience is a great way to maximise your day while connecting with nature.
Start your morning with a rewarding guided 4km hike to Mount Lofty Summit. In an area abundant with native wildlife you will hike past waterfalls, along streams and follow gully ridges. Once at the summit be rewarded with breathtaking views over Adelaide and beyond before heading onto Cleland Wildlife Park.
Spend the afternoon meandering and self-exploring Cleland Wildlife Park at your own pace. Exploring Cleland Wildlife Park is the perfect way to relax, rest and unwind after your hike. Get up close and personal with a variety of different native animals and be sure to listen to the interactive talks by the Wildlife Park keepers.
The Koala close-up experience * and the hand feeding of the kangaroos are definite must do's! Koala close-up experience - meet, talk to and photograph Australia's cutest inhabitant. hand feed the kangaroos and listen to informative and engaging talks by Cleland park keepers and other animal feeding times.
At the end of the day take some time out, put your feet up and sit back and relax with the included return transport. No need to hike back down to trail as we have you covered! Enjoy the views as the return trip takes the scenic route along Waterfall Gully Road via the Cleland Conservation Park direct the trailhead and back into the CBD.
Tour Includes:
- Morning hike to Mount Lofty Summit
- Relaxing afternoon at Cleland Wildlife Park
- Scenic drive via Cleland Conservation Park
- Orientation trail, map and instructions provided for a self guided walk
- Entry fees & animal food bags provided
Tour Departs:
Tuesday and Sunday's at 8.00am from The Joinery, 111 Franklin Street Adelaide
Tour Duration:
7 hours
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This hike is graded as hard. The Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Hike involves steep sections and uneven surfaces and a good level of fitness and mobility is required. The hike is approximately 2 – 3 hours return (7.8km). The tour has a minimum age requirement on 12 and is not recommended for young children. All children 12 – 17 years must be accompanied by a fare paying adult.
We recommend wearing comfortable walking/hiking shoes, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses and bring a small lightweight backpack for personal items. Bring a full reusable water bottle which can be refilled for free at Mount Lofty Summit with fresh spring water.
Entry fee includes the Koala ‘Close Up’ experience (meet, talk to and photograph a koala). An optional koala ‘hold’ experience is available for an additional fee from AUD $33.00pp.The koala hold experience cannot be pre-booked. Please note that due to animal welfare regulations, the koala experiences can be cancelled by the park without notice. Also note the do not operate on days forecast above 32 degrees Celsius (Mount Barker). Covid restrictions may also temporarily affect the availability of ALL animal encounters/experiences.
