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Morialta Three Falls

Morialta’s three waterfalls in a gorge minutes from Adelaide - koalas and rock-climbers

Difficulty 3/5 · ModerateDayLoopDay hike (waterfalls)
Distance
~7.5 km loop
Max elevation
~400 m
Elevation gain
~300 m
Duration
2.5-3.5 h
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A breathtaking landscape of Bishop and Clerk on Maria Island, Tasmania.

The route

The line through Adelaide Hills, SA, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.

Season & conditions

Best season

Winter-spring for flow; year-round

Weather risks

Hot dry summers (falls dry up); pleasant cool season

Waterfalls flow best in winter-spring; can be dry in summer. Confirm.

On the trail

Terrain & surface

Gorge tracks with steps past three waterfalls

Technical & exposure

Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally

Navigation & waymarking

Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally

Accessibility & group fit

Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics

Crowds & solitude

Very popular

Variants & turnaround

Short first-falls walk; the full three-falls loop

Getting there & staying

Trailhead access

Morialta Conservation Park (Adelaide Hills)

Shuttle & transport

Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed

Huts, camping & refuges

Day route - none needed

Gear, water & connectivity

Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies

Facilities

Services in Adelaide; limited or none on the trail

Guide & crew

Not required; self-guided

Permits & safety

No permit; free conservation park

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Hazards

Heat in summer, steps, cliff edges

Emergency exits & rescue

Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.

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