Mannum Waterfalls Upper Car Park

From Mannum Road, turn to Cascade Road. There is sign and a short dirt road to a large car park which doubles up as a lookout.
The paths are dusty and slippery in summer and wet and slippery in winter, steep up and downhill.
If you want to see the water flowing need to step onto the granite boulders and walk upstream. Do not step on snakes. Stay clear of the ants.
It is a strech to call this waterfall but it is great as an adventure.

Finally seen flowing water,been on numerous occasions but at wrong times of the year, great walk fabulous scenery, thankfully very little rubbish, walking track could however do with a bit of TLC, as quite a few metal spikes have appeared as the sleeper stairs have fallen apart, and or been destroyed.

Parked at the upper lot, walk down has small pebbles covering the surface, could be slipper with the wrong shoes and also need to watch where you are walking can be some places to fall down into the ravine. Was very cool to see after a few rain squalls that rolled throughout the day. Didnt complete the whole walk but cool to explore around.

Mannum Waterfalls were beautiful. We picked a great time to go as the waterfalls were full of water and flowing rapidly.

My kids aged 7 (boy) and 8 (girl) had a lot of fun climbing the rocks, touching the bubbles and exploring. I was amazed at the imagination that came out. They were explorers looking for gold (rocks) and then burying it so no one would find it.

I was also surprised how easily the kids climbed the rocks, used there own intuition when it was unsafe and how quickly there climbing skills improved in a short time.

I loved it because I got to relax, get grounded in nature and watch my children play outdoors.

Highly recommend coming for a visit and exploring the surrounds.

Visited in August and water flowing well. The trail is a moderate walk. Can imagine rocks being slippery in wet weather so take care if you choose to walk on them. Lots of rocks make up the scenery that lines the running waters. Definitely a must-do if in the area.

Never knew this place was here. Recent heavy rains sees a little water flowing through here.

really enjoyed visiting this spot, the massive rocks were amazing to see!

We parked at the Lower Carpark and walked in. Great walk to the Lower pools. Pretty flat and pass a toilet block. Walking up to the falls from the bottom is doable but an uphill scramble via small rocky track.
Lots of little tracks and boulder adventures with a few pools and small falls through the valley. If walking is a problem, park at the top carpark and walk out to the top and admire the views. If you're up for hiking enjoy the adventure.
A fun trip w kids, short distance from Mannum.

Very spacious spot to park your car while exploring the falls. Steep and slippery section of the walking track coming down from the carpark, I'd recommend sticking to the grassy bit on the edge of the track.

A no hassle drive from Mannum, just 12 kilometres. Unfortunately on the 1/11/22 a server cold front hit South Australia the wind chill was extreme so I never went for a walk down to the falls.. Maybe next time. From the carpark it looks very nice rocky outcrops etc..

There are two parkins as upper and lower. From the lower car park a longer hiking while upper car park is closer tk the top of the waterfall.

Plenty of space for parking. A dusty pathway towards the waterfall.
Better to visit the waterfall after rainy days.

Around a 1 hour trip from Adelaide city worth for a day trip.

Amazing view.
Fun for rock hoping.

Few minutes walk from the parking to the waterfall

It’s worth to go especially spring. We just went there this Monday. You can see beautiful waterfall and climbing rocks.

So lucky to see these falls as SA has had plenty of rain. If you like a decent hike, start from the lower carpark, and you will be in Frog Orchestra just after the public toilets (took this 68 yr old 1.5 hr return).. BUT if you have mobility issues, or time constraints, go to the top carpark and you will see the falls from your car.. If you have a decent set of shoes, walk down and onto the falls, then take the goat track up and over the ridge, where you will see a different view again.

An unexpectedly beautiful scene, can be slippery on gravel pathway, need decent sand shoes, a few lizards around and plenty of photographic opportunities. Bit be careful, your on rocky outcrops.

Enjoyed the walking trails and the rock climbing experience! Need to wear non-slip shoes and dress up warm in winter for this walk.

Been coming here for years. Great hike from lower falls carpark, you'll have the place to yourself, super secluded. Nothing like being up on the top of the cliffs looking down at birds flying lower than you. Nothing like this near this area.

Was surprised to know how great this place is. Great for taking your dog and kids for 30mins to 1 hour of walk along the valley and hills. Has toilet facility.

We visited in spring when the landscape is dotted with all the beautiful colours. Just a lovely spot to enjoy nature. There is an easy trail between the lower and upper carpark.

It would be one of the best waterfall walks in SA if you go just after the rains but it is still a very good walk . for the veiws alone rate hard walk great veiws well worth doing

Must go place and I feel it bit under rated..very easy walk so if you have kids then shd not worry about it.Go from upper car park area