Cleland Hike and Wildlife Day Tour: Engage with Nature and Australia's Unique Wildlife
4.7
3 Ratings
Adelaide
Embark on an adventurous day tour in Cleland, Australia, hiking to Mt Lofty and exploring the Cleland Wildlife Park. Engage with nature and encounter Australia's unique wildlife!
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Waterfall Gully - This self-guided hike is a great option for the adventurous nature-seeker. After hotel pickup from the CBD in the morning, transfer by shared minivan to the starting point of your trek. A short, scenic drive takes you directly to the trailhead of Adelaide’s most popular trail.
- Mount Lofty Summit - Following an orientation by your guide, set off at your own pace on the well-marked path, from Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty. Depending on your pace with stops along the way, expect to take between 1 to 2 hours to arrive at the summit. You’ll be rewarded with panoramic views over Adelaide and beyond.
- Cleland Wildlife Park - Just downhill, another bush track leads to the Cleland Wildlife Park. Re-energize at the Cleland Café (own expense) before exploring the 86-acre (35-hectare) park along the self-discovery trails. Walk among free-roaming animals in their natural environment, you may have kangaroos or wallabies come up to you for a bit of a feed with food provided to you by the keepers, spot wetland birds, and be sure to visit Australia’s koalas for a close-up experience.
What's Included
- Return transportation to the city center
- Guided tour with a local expert
- 10% discount voucher for the gift shop
- Entrance fees to Cleland Wildlife Park included
- Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Feeling adventurous? Combining the Waterfall Gully to Mt Lofty Hike with the Cleland Wildlife Park is a great way to maximise your day while connecting with nature. Follow your guide along the 4km trek to the summit to enjoy the views then follow the trail 2km to Cleland and engage with Australia’s unique and curious wildlife!
So many experiences - all in one day
This combined tour is a great option for the adventurous experience seeker! Starting out on the guided Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Hike, trek to the summit to enjoy the panoramic views overlooking the Adelaide Plains and Gulf St. Vincent. Then follow the trail to Cleland Wildlife Park to spend the rest of the day engaging with some of Australia’s most unique and curious wildlife.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or young children
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note that the Koala Experiences do not operate on days forecast at over 32 degrees in Mt Barker
- The Koala close-up experience is included in the entry fee; however, for an additional fee ($30 per person), you have the unique opportunity to hold a koala, including a professional photograph (cannot be booked in advance)
- 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 3 hours (7km).
- In the interest of sustainability we recommend to bring a refillable water bottle.
Location
Waterfall Gully
Waterfall Gully Road, Cleland Conservation Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Marisa
Jun 5, 2021
Hike to Mount Lofty summit - I really enjoyed this full day of hiking to the Mount Lofty summit and then onto the wildlife park. Tour guide was very helpful with lots of information and recommendations. We took our time and enjoyed the scenery and eateries along the way. A really great way to see what the Adelaide hills has to offer.
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Emily
Jun 20, 2018
I really enjoyed this outing! It's... - <p>I really enjoyed this outing! It's great idea to combine Mt. Lofty with the Cleland Wildlife Park.</p>
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Jrd247
Apr 4, 2023
Invigorating Hike - A challenging yet doable uphill hike to the summit of Mt. Lofty. Plan accordingly. We'll groomed trails through the bush. Quite peaceful even though the trails were busy. Cleland Wildlife Park is lovely. Spacious and relaxing. Do not miss the Rock wallabies. Active little things.
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