Waterfall Gully Adelaide Hills

Waterfall Gully sits on Waterfall Gully Road in the Adelaide Hills, just east of the city near Burnside — home to the lovely First Falls, one of Adelaide's most beloved natural attractions. A beautiful waterfall-and-bushland destination within Cleland National Park, it combines a gorgeous cascade with scenic walking trails (including the famous walk up to Mount Lofty Summit), all in a lush, leafy gully.

The appeal is that combination of a beautiful waterfall, lovely bushland and great walks: the picturesque First Falls is a wonderful sight (especially after rain), while the walking trails range from an easy stroll to the falls to the challenging hike up to Mount Lofty Summit, all through gorgeous gully scenery with the chance to spot wildlife. It's a genuine natural highlight close to the city.

With a 4.8 rating from more than 190 reviews, it's a much-loved destination. The reserve, falls and trails are free and open, but the waterfall depends on recent rain, conditions vary and some trails are steep, so it's worth checking before you go — and taking water, sun protection and decent footwear — while enjoying the waterfall and the lovely walks at Waterfall Gully.