Morialta Conservation Park
Waterfalls and gorge walks on the city edge
A dramatic gorge park on the western edge of the Hills, famous for its three waterfalls, ridge-top lookouts and family-friendly nature playground.
Morialta is one of Adelaide's best-loved walking parks, where a steep gorge cuts into the western face of the Hills. A network of trails links three seasonal waterfalls, with a justly popular loop climbing past the first falls to ridge-top lookouts over the gorge and out to the plains.
Down at the entrance, a large nature playground makes it a genuine family destination. The falls run hardest after winter and spring rain; in summer the appeal shifts to the cool of the gorge and the views from above.
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Morialta Conservation Park — frequently asked questions
How many waterfalls are there at Morialta?
Morialta Conservation Park is known for three waterfalls, often called First Falls, Second Falls and Third Falls, linked by walking trails through the gorge.
Is there a playground at Morialta?
Yes. Morialta has a large nature-based adventure playground near the main car park, with climbing structures and a flying fox, making it popular with families.
When do the Morialta waterfalls flow?
The falls are seasonal and flow most strongly after winter and spring rains. In summer they can slow to a trickle or dry up entirely.
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- Morialta Conservation Park 20230116-120254.jpg by RegionVisitor90 , CC0 via Wikimedia Commons