Waterfall Gully Reserve. 
Its Attractions. 
By V. H. Ryan, O.B.E. 
\^/ATERFALL Gully, which has for many years been a popular 
resort for Adelaide resdients, has been administered by the 
Government Tourist Bureau since 1911. The reserve is situated 
at the head of the gully and contains 103 acres of rugged and 
picturesque mountain scenery, a feature of which is the brilliant 
display of red and white heath on the hillsides above the first 
fall at certain seasons of the year. It is situated in the Mount 
Lofty Ranges, about seven miles from the city, and may be 
reached by following the Burnside electric car line to the terminus 
and continuing along an excellent bitumen road for about two 
and three-quarter miles. Between the car terminus and the 
refreshment kiosk at the entrance to the reserve, the road passes 
through a valley of great natural beauty, the creek which flows 
through it being flanked on both sides by some of the finest flower 
gardens in the foothills. A walk or drive through the valley in 
spring when the fruit trees and wattles are in bloom is a delight 
long to be remembered. 
From the picturesque refreshment kiosk facing the first fall 
and built on the style of a Swiss chalet, which harmonizes per- 
fectly with its surroundings, winding paths lead to the waterfalls, 
of which there are three, and to the head of the gully, where a 
look-out has been constructed, from which an extensive panorama 
of the Adelaide Plains as far as the Outer Harbour can usually 
be obtained. There are several other look-outs as well, all of 
which are easily accessible by well-graded paths, from which 
excellent views of the reserve itself can be obtained. After 
inspecting the waterfalls, visitors to the reserve are recommended 
to explore its other attractions by climbing the path on the right 
leading to the Mount Barker Road, from which many other 
picturesque views are available. Refreshments can be obtained 
at the kiosk at moderate prices at all hours, and the excellent 
dance floor there, combined with the romantic and picturesque 
surroundings, make it a popular rendezvous for dances and 
private parties. 
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