Horsnell Gully Waterfall Hike
2.4 km
Return
45 min to 1 h
20 min to 30 min
Starting from the car park at the end of Horsnell Gully Road, Horsnell Gully, this walk takes you to Horsnell Gully Waterfall and back via the Waterfall Hike. Located in the Adelaide Hills, Horsnell Gully Conservation Park features an extensive network of signposted walking trails and is home to diverse native wildlife, including western grey kangaroos, koalas and short-beaked echidnas. The park was named after John Horsnell, once coachman to Governor Gawler, and contains relics of the Horsnell family property, including the remains of a large homestead and its coaching sheds, stable and cowsheds. This short but challenging bushwalk meanders through forested valleys of river red gums and blue gums, following a small creek to Horsnell Gully Waterfall. Once the walk reaches the bottom of the waterfall, walkers can follow the steep and narrow trail to the top, which has a loose rocky surface that can be slippery in wet weather but offers rewarding views of the city of Adelaide peeking out between the tree-covered hills. This walk consists of narrow walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, loose rocky surfaces, steep hills and creek crossings, suitable for moderate fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Highlights
Birdwatching
Heritage
Views
Waterfall
Environment
Natural
Transport options
To start
Car
Run