About Ingalalla Falls
Ingalalla Falls is a seasonal cascade waterfall located near Hay Flat in the District Council of Yankalilla on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, about 90 km south of Adelaide. Set within Second Valley Forest, the falls flow over a rocky escarpment surrounded by native forest and are accessed via a short walking trail from a car park on Hay Flat Road. It is notable as one of the few waterfalls on the Fleurieu Peninsula and is most impressive after winter rains.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short bushwalk of approximately 500 metres each way from the car park through open forest to a small gorge where the waterfall cascades over rock ledges into a pool below. The setting is natural and forested with eucalypts and native vegetation. When flowing, the falls are a cascade of several metres; in drier months flow may be minimal or dry. The area includes a car park, signage and a viewing area near the base of the falls.
Key highlights
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Seasonal cascade waterfall in Second Valley Forest
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Short 1 km return walking trail from Hay Flat Road car park
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Forested gorge and rock pool at base of falls
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Photography and nature observation opportunities
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Easily accessible day trip from Yankalilla and Normanville
History of Ingalalla Falls
The falls are located within the Second Valley Forest area, a former forestry reserve on the Fleurieu Peninsula managed for conservation and recreation; the surrounding Yankalilla district has a history of agriculture and forestry since European settlement in the 19th century.
Route
| By road | Located off Hay Flat Road, Hay Flat, approximately 10 km north-east of Yankalilla and 90 km south of Adelaide via Main South Road (A13) and Hay Flat Road; short walk from car park to falls |
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| Nearest airport |