Morialta Wilderness and Wildlife Hike
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Be amazed by the
breathtaking landscape of this national park. As you follow your guide around
the trails, witness an abundance of native flora and wildlife around the
remarkable rock faces, gorges and seasonal waterfalls. Morialta’s unspoilt
wilderness is sure to bring out the natural explorer within you!
HIGHLIGHTS
- Reconnect with nature in one of Adelaide’s most scenic National
Parks, just 30 minutes from the city - Small group tour (up to 13) with a passionate local guide and an
easy relaxed pace, ensures a fun and personalised experience - Explore the bush trails to discover the Valley Walk, Kookaburra
Rock, Giant’s Cave, Morialta Falls Plateau and Eagles Nest Lookout - Hike to all three of the waterfalls along Fourth Creek. The trails
are perfect for beginners and experienced bushwalkers alike - See many native animals within their natural environment including
amazing birdlife and wild koalas among the gum trees.
INCLUSIONS:
- Return
transport to CBD - Experienced guide
- National
Park fees - Morning
snack
EXCLUSIONS:
- Lunch
food
AVAILABILITY
Thursday or on
request for private groups.
Departs
Adelaide 8:00am and returns 12:30pm
TOUR DETAILS
A unique nature-based experience – Morialta is part of the traditional
lands of the Kaurna people and derives its name from the aboriginal word ‘Morialta’
meaning ever flowing! The waterfalls, gorges and 500 hectares of natural
bushland in Morialta have provided a popular escape for locals over the past
100 years. This tour provides an active and immersive experience that enriches
the understanding of nature and the importance of looking after it.
Bushwalking wilderness – start your morning adventure along the
Morialta walking trails as the bush wakes from its night slumber. As you follow
the trails, discover amazing rock faces, gorges and seasonal waterfalls.
Witness the dawn colours bounce on the spectacular rugged vistas and capture
the sense of nature while discovering the natural wonders of this national
reserve.
Admire native animals in the wild – Morialta is the best place in
Adelaide where you can see koalas in the wild! It offers a unique biodiversity
where many native animals can be spotted including the occasional kangaroo or
echidna. The creeks, rock pools and the higher slopes of the Gorge offer a
perfect habitat to several species of frogs and small lizards such as geckos,
skinks, and dragons.
Visit all three waterfalls – the seasonal waterfalls along Fourth
Creek are one of the best known features of the park. Morialta Falls and Second
Falls are the grandest, each cascading over sheer quartzite cliffs. Nestled at
the end of the trail is the less visited but most tranquil Third Falls – be
stunned by its peaceful and natural setting and take the time to listen to the
softly cascading water.
See amazing birdlife and wildflowers – listen to the sounds and observe the
many native birds such as the Superb Fairy-wren, rare Golden Whistler, Rainbow
Lorikeet and the iconic Laughing Kookaburra. Use the supplied binoculars and be
amazed by how many species you can discover. Every winter and spring the park
is abundant with native wildflowers including many delicate and colourful
orchid species.
DEPARTURE
LOCATION
The meeting location for this
tour is 111 Franklin Street Adelaide or selected CBD hotels. Please specify
your hotel at time of booking. If your hotel is unknown at time of booking
please update Pure SA no later than 48 hours prior to tour departure.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
- This
hike is graded moderate. It involves some inclines and uneven surfaces and a
good level of fitness and mobility is required. - The
total distance walked is approximately 6 km over approximately 3 hours. - The
tour has a minimum age requirement of 12 (except for private groups). All
children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult. - We recommend you wear comfortable
walking/hiking shoes and bring a small back pack for personal items and a full,
reusable drink bottle. During winter a rain jacket is recommended. - This
tour is run alongside Pure SAs full day Waterfalls, Wildlife and Penfolds Tour.
Your itinerary will differ from those who have booked the full day. Upgrade
options are available and must be pre-booked in advance.
Upgrade
your tour!
Waterfalls, Wildlife & Penfolds: This full day experience
combines morning hikes, breathtaking views and waterfalls with culinary
delights and produce that is iconic to South Australia. Spend the morning
immersing in the breathtaking landscape that is Morialta National Park on a
guided hike, enjoy a relaxed lunch with a chef’s shared menu at the famous
Penfolds Magill Estate Winery Kitchen and finish the day with a wander through
Adelaide Botanic Garden and the National Wine Centre. Contact Pure SA for
pricing details.
We
look forward to seeing you out there!
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The cost of this trip with viator - ie the price we paid was £141.66. If we had gone on our own via Uber, 2 people with a return journey would have been £79.95. We could even have caught the local bus and it would have been even cheaper.
The ticket we received said English Guide. There was no guide. The"driver" did not speak to anyone, he picked us up (there were 6 of us in total) and he drove us to Cleland. He had the sat nav on all the way there and the radio on full volume. No interaction at all.
On arrival at Cleland he said he'd never been there before and he was taking the opportunity to do some photography. He walked far too quickly from the car park to the entrance; there were 2 elderly ladies on the trip who we had to wait for and look out for as he left them behind. On arrival at Cleland entrance he paid for the 6 of us to go in with his credit card and left us and said see you later. It was later as well as he was 30 minutes late picking us up. Despite having a minibus full of bottles of water he did not share these around. There was also no animal feed included in the trip despite many of the reviews on the website saying this was included. The "driver" did not know we were supposed to be going to Mt Lofty so had to do it at the end of the day by which time it was going too dark and cloudy to see anything. Again he swiftly left the bus and headed for the entrance and we had to wait for the ladies ourselves. There was no interaction with us again - didn't point out any places of interest or pass on any information etc. We were totally ripped off and conned!


My only suggestion would be for better signage at the meeting/starting point.





That was an incredible experience, I highly recommend anyone who hasn't been there before should go to check it out. The Gemtree winery is our last stop. Frankly speaking, I'm disappointed as Ken said their wine are very unique. However, I couldn't taste anything special and felt being treated unfairly. My friends had the same feelings too. Also, Ken mentioned we would provide a snack but we didn’t and the other people did. It's a shame that we couldn't have a happy closure because of this all in all it's still a very good activity.







A rainy and hail day to start but it did not dampen anyone's enjoyment.
While the additional stops, walks and site seeing added to the experience. We had a very easy going group for the 3 days - 2 nights.
The 2 tour leaders (Shannon and Shannon) were excellent and fun to be with. Very knowledgeable and happy to accommodate a few extra requests for things to see.



Kane was very friendly and a helpful guide. The morning tea at Glenelg was great - good coffee!








Bit of advice for everyone looking to hold a Koala, be sure to reserve your tickets for the Koala Hold experience at Cleland as far in advance as possible. This will sell out just like it did the day I visited the park. You can still do the Koala Closeup that comes with the tour but I wish I knew ahead of time to buy my reservation as early as possible. Next time.






Highly recommended and great value.




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




Very scenic ride



My husband and I regrettably spent far too short a time in Adelaide, however our cycling tour with Matt from Adelaide up to Glenelg was seriously great value, so much fun and so informative. In a short time, we felt that we had good appreciation of the city which guaranteed that we would be returning for a longer visit.
Absolutely don’t hesitate – just book and enjoy a AAA rated experience.