There are quite a few amazing hiking spots in South Australia and many around Adelaide. I haven't been to as many as I'd like just yet, but Belair National Park is one of my favorites (next to Morialta which is probably most known). Because I always like to change the environment a bit, this time I decided to go there once more.
It only takes aboout 30 minute drive to get there and even less if you are around cbd. So it's a very convenient place if you want to stretch your legs a bit and see some wildlife while exploring the area. There is many different tracks you can enjoy and this time I explored one I haven't been to yet. It is the Waterfall hike and I was especially excited to go through the Echo Tunnel on the way.
And yes, you can definitely play around and talk (or scream) in the tunnel and get a cool echo sound in return. So yup, you can go on your own and have a feeling like you're talking to someone :D
As the hike states, there is waterfall you can see when you get there, but unfortunately it only flows after heavy rainfall so this time not much was there to see as it's been very dry and hot here.
The place doesn't disappoint even when it's dry as it's just so beautiful, peaceful and full of wildlife you can meet as you go.
Each time I went, I've always been lucky and spot kangaroos right in front of me and most of them not really scared at all and only jumped off when I came too close for their comfort.
You may also run into a few lizards so watch your steps.
These little guys are so common and can be seen everywhere. Many times I walk by the beach and see them crossing the path and as they try to go on the road, I make sure they go back to safety - back to the bush little one.
These guys are quite amazing - they are commonly called "shingleback" or "sleepy lizard" but also can be described as "faithfull lizard". They are very slow and many aussies have told me they would try to catch them when they were kids, as they are quite easy to find and handle. Very gentle creatures but also amazing partners as they form long-lasting partnerships, they roam in pairs many times and use their smell to remain in loose contact. So amazing, they have my full respect! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
It's also a good idea to look up as there's a good chance to see some koalas or as aussies call them "drop bears". Sometimes they do look like they might fall, let's be honest :D
And this one here, I don't know if you can see it, but it kinda reminds me of "The Predator" :D
I was pretty lucky actually here, this cute koala was really close and posed perfectly (I'm sure not intentionally).
Definitely a place to visit more just than once.
Thanks for watching, see you next time Hive tribe!
Kat