Waterfall Circuit

Starting at the Pines Car park near the end of Queens Jubilee Drive, Belair, this circuit walk takes you through Belair National Park via the Lorikeet, Yurrebilla and Waterfall tracks. As you walk through Echo Tunnel, spend some time at lookouts and soak in the view over the beautiful waterfalls. The lookouts are not fenced, so take care. In spring, you can see a plethora of wildflowers, including large-leaved bush peas and hairy pink bells. Keep a lookout for koalas and echidnas, as well as the endangered southern brown bandicoot. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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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 turn sharp right, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 35 m veer right, to head along Yurrebilla Trail.
	After another 220 m 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 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 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 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 veer left, to head along Waterfall Hike.
	After another 235 m continue straight, to head along Waterfall Hike.
	After another 630 m veer right. After another 105 m pass the "Upper Waterfall" (10 m on your left).
	Turn left, to head along Yulti Wirra Track.
	After another 125 m turn right.
	After another 390 m continue straight, to head along Queens Jubilee Drive.
	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
	Start. 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
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  23°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending northerly in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 4:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  11°C → 16°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h shifting southerly 25 to 40 km/h early in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 20.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  6°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 20.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  7°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 23.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  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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