Mount Lofty Park Walk

  1 h 15 min to 2 h
  40 min to 1 h
  1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

4.9 km
Circuit

Climb : 163m
Descent : 163m

Moderate track


From Wittons Reserve car park and picnic area at the end of Reserve Road, Wonga Park, this circuit walk is rich with picnic spots, lookouts, and almost always kangaroos. Head north to reach the Wayne Track where you turn right. Follow the Yarra River as it flows slowly to reach the top of Mount Lofty for great views.
Turn map Directions & comments
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(0 km) Start.
(-0.1 km) There is a playground (about 60 m back from the start).
(0.1 km) After another 140 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
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(0.2 km) After another 135 m (from the Wayne Track) veer right, to head along Wayne Track (a vehicle track).
(0.8 km) After another 600 m (from the Wayne Track) continue straight, to head along Wayne Track.
(0.9 km) After another 45 m come to the viewpoint (25 m on your right).
(0.9 km) After another 45 m (from the Wayne Track) continue straight, to head along Wayne Track.
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(1.1 km) After another 200 m (at the intersection of Stephen Track & Wayne Track) turn left, to head along Stephen Track.
(1.1 km) After another 15 m pass the sign (6 m on your left).
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(1.1 km) After another 9 m (from the Stephen Track) continue straight, to head along Stephen Track.
(1.3 km) After another 190 m (from the Stephen Track) continue straight, to head along Stephen Track.
(2 km) After another 700 m (at the intersection of Stephen Track & Stephen Road) continue straight, to head along Stephen Track.
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(2.4 km) After another 360 m (from the Stephen Track) veer left, to head along Stephen Track.
(2.4 km) After another 30 m pass a seat (90 m on your right)., has no backrest.
(2.6 km) After another 160 m pass the waterfall (70 m on your right).
(2.8 km) After another 155 m pass a seat (10 m on your right)., has no backrest.
(2.9 km) After another 175 m (from the Stephen Road) continue straight.
(3 km) After another 115 m pass a seat (5 m on your right)., has no backrest.
(3.3 km) After another 230 m pass a seat (8 m on your right)., has no backrest.
(3.7 km) After another 430 m pass the waterfall (130 m on your right).
(4.1 km) After another 400 m continue straight.
(4.1 km) After another 30 m pass a seat (on your right)., has no backrest.
(4.2 km) After another 60 m continue straight.
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(4.2 km) After another 20 m continue straight.
(4.2 km) After another 15 m pass a seat (5 m on your right)., has no backrest.
(4.3 km) After another 85 m pass a seat (on your right)., has no backrest.
(4.7 km) After another 380 m (from the Wayne Track) continue straight.
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(4.9 km) After another 230 m come to the end.


AS 2156.1-2001 - Walking tracks Classification

The main spine of this walk follows a formed track, you will require some bushwalking experience.
Length 4.9 km
Time 1 h 15 min to 2 h




Class 3/6



Moderate track
Quality of track Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required No experience required (2/6)
Weather Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Getting to the start

From Eastern Freeway, M3GPS coordinates for the start: -37.718257,145.2857759

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