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Cleland Hike and Wildlife Tour
This tour is a great way to maximise your day. Starting out on the self guided Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Hike you will trek to Mount Lofty Summit. Prior to setting off you will be provided with a map and orientation from your tour driver. Once you have reached the top and finished enjoying the spectacular views across the Adelaide plains you will then follow the 2km trail to Cleland Wildlife Park and spend the rest of the day engaging with some of Australia’s most unique and curious wildlife!
• Start your morning with a rewarding hike to Mount Lofty Summit and spend a relaxing afternoon at Cleland Wildlife Park.
• Enjoy a scenic drive along Waterfall Gully Road direct to the trailhead with the return drive via the beautiful Cleland Conservation Park route.
• Specifically structured as a self-guided experience that provides plenty of time to explore this natural environment at your own pace.
• Following a trail orientation, a map and information package is provided to highlight the well-marked trails.
• The Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Summit trail is a rewarding hike set in the Cleland Conservation Park just 20 minutes from Adelaide.
• Witness uninterrupted views across Adelaide and Gulf St. Vincent from Mount Lofty Summit before hiking down the bush trail that leads to Cleland Wildlife Park.
• Entry fees at Cleland are included along with a complimentary bag of animal food. The Koala close-up experience and the hand feeding of kangaroos are definite must do’s!
So many experiences - all in one day
This combined tour is a great option for the adventurous experience seeker! Starting out on the self-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.
Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Summit Hike
A short scenic drive from the City takes you direct to the trailhead of Adelaide’s most popular hike. Arriving around 8.30am and following an orientation by your guide, set off at your own pace on the well-marked trails. Depending upon your interest stops along the way expect to take between 1 to 2 hours to arrive at the Summit. Be rewarded with some amazing views over Adelaide and beyond!
Cleland Wildlife Park Experience
Just down from the Summit is another beautiful bush track leading to the Cleland Wildlife Park. Re-energise at the Cleland Café on arrival before exploring the 35 hectare park on the self-discovery trails. Walk among the free roaming animals in their natural environment, stop to feed the kangaroos and wallabies, be amazed at the lively wetland birds and be sure to visit Australia’s cutest inhabitants for the Koala ‘close up’ experience.
Tip: Pack a picnic in your backpack to enjoy along the way or in the wildlife park at Cleland, or you can buy food from the cafe’s at Mount Lofty Summit or Cleland Wildlife Park.
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