Yurrebilla Trail
Self-Guided
The Yurrebilla Trail self-guided walk is Adelaide’s best kept secret. This spectacular trail starts from Belair National Park and weaves its way through the Adelaide Hills for 56km, before finishing at the River Torrens. It passes through beautiful bushland with abundant wildlife. Seeing Koalas, Kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and emu’s living free and wild is just one experience this trail provides.
The Yurrebilla Trail passes through 6 of Adelaide’s premier National Parks and Conservation Parks. Taking you up close to spectacular waterfalls, diverse flora and fauna, early pioneering buildings and the summit of Mount Lofty. The view from the top of Mount Lofty provides the greatest vista of Adelaide. You will experience the best trail walking Adelaide has to offer, just in a few days.
Nearby attractions include Echo Tunnel, Waite Tree Swing, Waterfall Gully, Cleland Wildlife Park, Mount Lofty Summit, Giles Ruin, Norton Summit Pub, Morialta Falls (all 3 waterfalls), and Blackhill Summit.
Packages are suitable for solo walkers, couples, families and walking groups. The larger your group the cheaper per person, as pricing works on a sliding scale. Your walking package includes a comprehensive walking kit with interesting facts and maps, comfortable trail transfers, and your choice of accommodation over night. We can also supply you with fresh meals or lightweight hiking food (preservative free) which is manufactured and packaged here in South Australia, with the majority sourced from South Australian farmers <view lightweight menu>.
So treat or challenge yourself, and experience wellness amongst nature in the Adelaide Hills.
Walking Packages
Yurrebilla Challenge | 2 DAYS | $360*
Challenge / Discover / Fulfil
* Price per person based on 2 people. Bookings are available for solo travellers, couples/twin and groups of 3-8 people.
If you are looking for a challenge, then complete the Yurrebilla Trail over 2 days. You will experience mindful walking and a connection with nature. Plus you will relax overnight in cosy accommodation within the National Park. Also, we provide a bottle of fine South Australian wine or beer to be enjoyed while watching the sunset over Adelaide from nearby Mount Lofty Summit.
Please note, completing the trail in 2 days is difficult and should only be attempted by those with a high degree of fitness. Also, if you plan to visit Cleland Wildlife Park, we recommend starting your walk early on Day 1. The wildlife park is open from 9:30am to 5:00pm.
Your transfer will pick you up from your city accommodation or a city meet spot in the morning. Then its a short comfortable drive to the start of the Yurrebilla Trail at Belair. As you walk, any excess luggage will be dropped off at your overnight accommodation or it can be left securely with us. Upon reaching the Torrens River your transfer back to the city centre or airport will be waiting.
Day 1
Walking Distance: 20km
Day 2
Walking Distance: 36km
A full itinerary is provided after booking. We will also arrange for later transfer pick up times if you like to sleep in, or earlier times if you prefer to walk first thing in the morning.
Your accommodation is a recently renovated 1880’s stone cottage in Cleland National Park.
Yurrebilla Comfortable | 3 DAYS | $530*
Wellness / Waterfalls / Wildlife
* Price per person based on 2 people staying in 1880’s stone cottage accommodation. Pricing varies depending on group size and type of accommodation preferred. Pricing starts from $336 per person for a group of 8 people and 1880’s stone cottage accommodation. Bookings are available for solo travellers, couples/twin and groups of 3-8 people.
Your ‘Yurrebilla 3 Day Package’ includes mindful and spectacular walking. Plus enough down-time to relax or undertake extra activities such as a visit to the Cleland Wildlife Park.
If staying at the Cottage we provide a bottle of fine South Australian wine or beer. This can be enjoyed while watching the sunset over Adelaide from nearby Mount Lofty Summit.
Your transfer will pick you up from your city accommodation or a city meet spot in the morning. Then its a short comfortable drive to the start of the Yurrebilla Trail at Belair. As you walk, any excess luggage will be dropped off at your overnight accommodation or it can be left securely with us. Also, comfortable transfers will take you between the trail and your accommodation each day. Upon reaching the Torrens River your transfer back to the city centre or airport will be waiting.
Day 1
Walking Distance: 18km
Day 2
Walking Distance: 20km
Day 3
Walking Distance: 18km
A full itinerary is provided after booking. We will also arrange for later transfer pick up times if you like to sleep in, or earlier times if you prefer to walk first thing in the morning.
Also you get to choose your style of accommodation (1880’s Stone Cottage, 5 STAR Boutique, Comfortable Hotel, or Heritage Style B&B).
Details
- Type: Yurrebilla Trail self-guided
- Destination: Adelaide, South Australia
- Traditional Country: Kaurna
- When: Anytime
- Trail rating: Moderate-hard
Inclusions
- Accommodation with cooking facilities or restaurant
- Comfortable private transfers to and from the trail
- Overnight bag delivered to accommodation
- Walking kit including places of interest, history and maps
- Backup support service as you walk
- Park and trail fees
Getting There
- Your Yurrebilla Trail self-guided packages start and finish in Adelaide. The trail runs along the Adelaide Hills and is a 30 minutes drive from Adelaide’s City Centre
Important Information
- Accommodation has been chosen with cooking facilities or restaurant.
- If you prefer all meals and snacks provided this is an additional $50 per person/day
- Accommodation is twin share. Single supplement will apply
- Please bring what you need. The accommodation you are staying at could have limited alcohol and food available for purchase
- Packages start and finish in Adelaide. Pickup from city centre accommodation is included. Vehicle transfer from Athelstone back to city centre is also included
- Read terms and conditions before booking
- Travel Insurance is recommended – get a quote from Covermore
- Note weather and a range of circumstances outside our control can mean last minute changes to your itinerary are necessary
- If your trip departs during Fire Ban Season – last minute changes to your itinerary or walking location may be required for safety reasons
- Please do not book any flights until your booking is confirmed
- If you have additional needs please connect with us, we’re committed to being inclusive and accessible
Weather
Adelaide experiences mild winters and a warm, dry summer
- Summers are warm to hot with temperatures averaging 29°C and occasionally up to 40°C
- Autumn weather is pleasant with average temperatures up to 23°C and very little rainfall
- Winter days see June as the wettest month and temperatures averaging 10°C to 16°C
- Spring brings warmer weather and temperatures averaging up to 22°C
Contact
You may have some questions or wish to speak to us. Please feel free to ask us what’s on your mind. You can contact us via phone or email.
