Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Summit

Last updated August 2026

Adelaide's classic family hike: a 7.8km round trip through bushland, creeks and waterfalls up to the 710m Mount Lofty summit, with a lookout, cafe and visitor centre at the top. Rated a genuinely hard hike if walked in full, so for younger kids the better option is the Steub Trail - an easier 3.8km alternative starting from Cleland Wildlife Park, with a gentler, wider, more stable path and no steep sections, taking about an hour to the summit. What to Bring Water, snacks, proper walking shoes Set your own pace with kids - stop whenever needed rather than racing the trail times Best Age Range 5-17 for the full Waterfall Gully track (steep in parts); the Steub Trail alternative suits younger kids from about 4+. Good to Know Free, no booking, open access. Toilets and a free water refill station at the summit, plus a cafe/restaurant.