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Morialta falls, located in the Adelaide foothills, is a favorite spot for most Adelaidians. The site was originally home to the Kaurna aboriginals. They gave the area its name Morialtra which means "ever flowing" Unfortunately Adelaide's settlement force these native people from their lands and there a very few of the Kaurna people left.
Morialta was proclaimed a resort in 1913. It covers over 650 hectares, is centered around fourth creek and has 3 falls. The 3 falls have the simple names of first, second and third falls. The falls, surrounded by nature bush, are a haven for bird and animal life. There are also many wild flowers and native plants to be found in the dense bush and in the cracks and crevices of the red rock that makes up the gorge area.
The first fall drops down the cliff face 30 metres. Walk the trails to the base of the waterfall which takes about 45minutes return or try the more strenuous First Fall Plateau Hike, with stunning panoramic views of the Adelaide plains, this takes you to the top of the falls.
To see the falls flowing at its best visit is winter and early spring. Visit in the summer months to take advantage of the cool breezes that come down from the surrounding hill sides.
The park does have picnic areas with electric BBQs, drinking fountains, a small playground, trail maps, toilet facilities and a walking trail for disabled. The gates open at 8:30am and are closed about 20 minutes before sunset. There is a small fee charge at the gate. Address: 12 kilometres to the east of the cityPhone: (08) 8336 0901Directions: Morialta Falls Road, Rostrevor, Adelaide, Australia The main access to the park is via the vehicle entrance off Morialta Road By bus : Morialta Route 105 can be caught on Grenfell Street or Pulteney Street Adelaide.
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A walk along the creek to the falls remains the park highlight. Bird life abounds, with a chance of seeing herons, fairy-wrens and rosella parrots. Other areas of the park are designated for rock-climbing and abseiling. Leave a Comment
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 Morialta cliffs by Winged
Just outside the conservation park - after you drive out on the road leading into it - is a park with playground, barbeques etc - good for a picnic and filled with people on public holidays when the weather is fine. Leave a Comment
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 by hennanightsDirections: 10 km northeast of Adelaide, in the state of South Australia, Australia Lofty/Barossa District Office Black Hill Conservation Park 115 Maryvale Road Athelstone SA 5076 Australia Phone: (61 8) 8336 0901 Fax: (61 8) 8336 0900 Email: Lofty BarossaWebsite: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morialta_Conservation_Park
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A walkway leads you to the largest fall. There is a viewing platform that allows tourist to get close without causing damage.
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The park has well posted signs along the walking trails to feed you tidbits of information about the area and its wildlife.
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