Cleland Wildlife Park & Mt Lofty Summit Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Meet native Australian animals up close
- Explore diverse wildlife habitats
- Enjoy breathtaking views from Mt Lofty Summit
- Learn about conservation efforts at Cleland
- Capture memorable photos of Adelaide's landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Adelaide
- Guided tour of Cleland Wildlife Park
- Visit to Mt Lofty Summit with panoramic views
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Travel to Cleland Wildlife Park, an 86-acre (35-hectare) natural bush setting that provides an open-space environment with very few enclosures. Home to more than 130 species of Australian animals, the park is known for its management and care in the health and well being of the animals. As you explore the park and follow the self-discovery trails, walk among the free-roaming animals in their natural environment. See kangaroos, emus, dingoes, Tasmanian devils and many more. Engage with the animals as you hand-feed kangaroos, wallabies and potoroos with provided animal food, and don’t miss one of the interactive keeper talks, a great way to learn about and see the animals in action. The Ocean to Outback interpretive centre provides an opportunity to learn about South Australia’s diverse ecosystems while viewing nocturnal animals, small mammals and reptiles. You'll arrive at Cleland Wildlife Park just before 11am and leave the park around 2.00pm.
Heading back to the city you will make short stop at Mount Lofty Summit where you’ll enjoy an amazing panoramic view over the whole of Adelaide. At approximately 710m, the summit is the highest point in the Adelaide Hills with uninterrupted views to the Gulf St. Vincent and as far as the eye can see north and south along the coastline.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour operates in all weather conditions; cancellations due to weather are rare.
- Children under 4 years old can join for free if they do not occupy a seat.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions or special requirements in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle to stay hydrated.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for outdoor conditions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Koala experiences do not operate on days when the forecast temperatures above 32 degrees C (90 degrees F) in Mount Barker and can also be cancelled by the park at any time due to animal welfare concerns.
- Park maps are provided and available in English, French, Chinese, German, Italian or Japanese.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The tour is partially guided. One of the guides will be with the group for the first half of the tour,
- This tour spends approximately 3 hours at Cleand from 11am - 2pm, please keep this in mind if booking additional animal experiences.
- Tours will not operate on days that are rated a catastrophic fire day in Mt Lofty
Traveler reviews
Great Day at Cleland & Mt Lofty
We enjoyed our trip very much, with the close contact feeding the animals at Cleland. The timing we had at the park was just right. We were hosted by Nick, our driver and guide. He was friendly and walked with us throughout, showing us the different animals along the route. I would definitely rate him 5 stars.
Lack of flexibility
Our flight was cancelled the night before. I called them up and spoke to their office and they showed no leniency or understanding. We did not get a refund and they showed no kindness, even when mentioned how excited we were at my mother in laws first trip to Australia and meeting her first koala. There are many tour providers that do this trip and I would recommend booking with one who is more understanding and flexible. We had no refund and were met with rudeness on the phone.
Interesting park
It’s not a big park so no more than 3hrs to get round. It Was great that they had a viewing of Koalas where you could have your photo taken, so we met Florence. The larger Kangaroos were friendly letting us stroke & feed them but the baby ones were scared. This is great for children and adults of all ages too.
Lovely relaxed atmosphere...
Lovely relaxed atmosphere at Cleland. You can wander freely amongst many of the animals and even feed them special food! Close up with a Koala called Florence was a treat, as was seeing Echidna. Would recommend.
Beautiful wildlife park...
Beautiful wildlife park with many animals in open areas. Visitors can take photos of koalas and staff will allow touching them at specific times of the day. Park is clean and well maintained with pleasant staff. There are good walking paths and a nice view of Adelaide. Takes about 3 to 4 hours.