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The best waterfalls in Woodforde

A hand-picked guide to 1 of the most stunning waterfalls in Woodforde. Each entry below has our personal notes, photos, driving directions and the practical detail you need to plan a visit — from parking and hike lengths to swimming rules and the best time of year to go.

#1 · 30 m drop

Morialta Falls

Woodforde · South Australia · Australia

Morialta Falls — hero

I went to Morialta in December once and saw a dry creek bed and a cliff with a dark streak down it. Somebody had told me there were waterfalls. I took a photo of the streak anyway.

Winter is a different park. Adelaide's rain mostly falls between May and September, and that's when Fourth Creek fills up and the three falls do what they're supposed to do. It also makes the tracks slippery, so don't wear your smooth-soled shoes. But if you want a proper hit of forest air without leaving the city, this is the time. The whole gorge feels like one big oxygen bar.

Parking, which is the annoying part

Waterfall canyon
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