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Morialta Falls Road & First Falls Valley Walk

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South Australia

Morialta Falls Road & First Falls Valley Walk

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5.0

(6)

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Morialta Falls Road & First Falls Valley Walk

01:09

3.91km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.20 km

Fourth Creek

Highlight • River

Fourth Creek is also officially known by its traditional Kaurna name, Morialta Parri, which means "ever flowing". This freshwater stream flows from the Lofty Ranges for 12 kilometers until reaching the River Torrens.

Tip by

1.45 km

Giant's Cave

Highlight • Cave

The cave with it's carved steps on the ground looks a bit like a natural stage. Worth the 84 steps detour off the main track towards the water falls.

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2.01 km

First Falls Lookout

Highlight • Waterfall

First Falls flows best after heavy rainfall in late autumn, winter, and spring, dropping an impressive 30-meters down a quartz cliff face. If you like what you see here, continue up canyon and check out Second and Third Falls.

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3.91 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.94 km

581 m

228 m

146 m

Surfaces

2.26 km

1.07 km

201 m

162 m

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

14°C

7°C

29 %

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Giant's Cave

First Falls Lookout

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