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South Australia

Microcarpa, Lorikeet & Waterfall Hike Track circuit

Hiking trails & Routes

South Australia

Microcarpa, Lorikeet & Waterfall Hike Track circuit

Moderate

4.8

(21)

109

hikers

Microcarpa, Lorikeet & Waterfall Hike Track circuit

03:05

10.8km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Belair National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.15 km

Playford Lake

Highlight • Lake

Playford Lake is a charming body of water surrounded by picnic areas, open lawns, and the accessible Wood Duck Walk. The lake attracts ducks, turtles, and other waterbirds, making it …

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5.09 km

Waterfall Hike Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This well-marked walking track is part of the 6.5-kilometre Waterfall Hike circuit, looping through native bushland and past the park’s seasonal cascades. The route includes a short trek through Echo …

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3

6.15 km

Upper Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Upper Waterfall is a seasonal cascade that typically flows after significant rainfall, spilling over rocky ledges surrounded by stringybark forest and native undergrowth. There is plenty of shade here, making …

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4

6.56 km

Upper Waterfall lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scenic. Very nice lookout point with easy walking access. Water is very seasonal.

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5

8.30 km

Echo Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Remember to keep your head low.
It's awesome when a train is travelling overhead.

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B

10.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.95 km

4.39 km

1.32 km

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.35 km

2.94 km

723 m

279 m

197 m

164 m

158 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Weather

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Saturday 1 August

12°C

6°C

95 %

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