Waterfall Circuit

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Queens Jubilee Drive & Echo Track (-35.0077288,138.6481445)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Cross Road, A3 Turn on to Fullarton Road, B28 then drive for 2.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Old Belair Road, B28 and drive for another 1.5 km Turn left onto James Road, B28 and drive for another 2.1 km Turn left and drive for another 160 m Keep right onto The Valley Road and drive for another 390 m Turn left onto The Valley Road and drive for another 50 m Continue onto The Valley Road and drive for another 240 m Keep left onto The Valley Road and drive for another 90 m Turn right onto Queens Jubilee Drive and drive for another 660 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Queens Jubilee Drive & Echo Track Start heading along Echo Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Echo Track & Lorikeet Looop) continue straight, to head along Lorikeet Looop (a walking track).
	After another 490 m (from the Yurrebilla Trail) turn sharp right, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 35 m (from the Yurrebilla Trail) veer right, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 220 m (from the Yurrebilla Trail) continue straight, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 315 m (at the intersection of Yurrebilla Trail & Echo Track) continue straight, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 50 m (from the Yurrebilla Trail) continue straight, to head along Yurrebilla Trail. After another 135 m head through the tunnel (about 80 m long) After another 265 m head up the steps (about 45 m long)
	After another 150 m (from the Yurrebilla Trail) continue straight, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip taking you closer to the Lower Waterfall for a better view. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 245 m (from the Yurrebilla Trail) continue straight, to head along Yurrebilla Trail. After another 25 m pass the "Lower Waterfall" (25 m on your left).
	After another 160 m (at the intersection of Workanda Track & Yurrebilla Trail) veer right, to head along Workanda Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Workanda Track & Waterfall Hike) turn left, to head along Waterfall Hike (a walking track).
	After another 205 m (from the Waterfall Hike) veer left, to head along Waterfall Hike.
	After another 235 m (from the Waterfall Hike) continue straight, to head along Waterfall Hike.
	After another 630 m (from the Waterfall Hike) veer right. After another 105 m pass the "Upper Waterfall" (10 m on your left).
	From the Yulti Wirra Track turn left, to head along Yulti Wirra Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 125 m (from the Yulti Wirra Track) turn right (a walking track).
	After another 390 m (from the Queens Jubilee Drive) continue straight, to head along Queens Jubilee Drive (a vehicle track).
	After another 170 m (at the intersection of Queens Jubilee Drive & Waterfall Hike) veer left, to head along Waterfall Hike (a walking track).
	After another 710 m (at the intersection of Queens Jubilee Drive & Waterfall Hike) continue straight, to head along Queens Jubilee Drive (a vehicle track).
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of Waterfall Hike & Queens Jubilee Drive) continue straight, to head along Waterfall Hike (a walking track).
	After another 225 m (at the intersection of Wypanda Track & Waterfall Hike) continue straight, to head along Waterfall Hike.
	After another 490 m (at the intersection of Queens Jubilee Drive & Waterfall Hike) turn right, to head along Queens Jubilee Drive (a vehicle track).
	After another 295 m (at the intersection of Wypanda Track & Queens Jubilee Drive) veer left, to head along Queens Jubilee Drive. After another 400 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 110 m come to the end.

An optional side trip taking you closer to the Lower Waterfall for a better view.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Yurrebilla Trail Start (a walking track). After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long) After another 30 m come to "Lower Waterfall".
	Continue another 0 m to find Lower Waterfall at the end. "Lower Waterfall". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 50 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Waterfall Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.4 km
Time	2 h 30 min to 3 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Stirling Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 9 July
  
  Rain. Windy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers, with possible small hail about the southern Fleurieu Peninsula in the morning. Winds west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h tending west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning and early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 15.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Thursday 10 July
  
  6°C → 10°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  5 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to around 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 16.
  
  Friday 11 July
  
  9°C → 12°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  5 → 20mm
  
  Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Sunny day. Winds north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 18.
  
  Saturday 12 July
  
  8°C → 14°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny morning. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h turning westerly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 17.
  
  Sunday 13 July
  
  9°C → 13°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 14 July
  
  6°C → 10°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 15mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Tuesday 15 July
  
  6°C → 11°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 8mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  9°C → 11°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 8mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- South Australia NPWS
  When planning and before starting your trip please check South Australia NPWS closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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