Kolay Mirica Falls
A series of stepped rock pools and seasonal cascades over volcanic rock in the Gawler Ranges, ringed by ancient ironbark.
Kolay Mirica Falls is a quiet, contemplative corner of the Gawler Ranges, where seasonal water steps down over weathered volcanic rock into a chain of pools. After good rain the falls run and the gullies green up, but even dry the sculpted rock and the old ironbarks make the short walk worthwhile.
This is wildlife country. Yellow-footed rock-wallabies shelter in the surrounding boulders, emus stalk the flats, and the birdlife is rich around any standing water. The walk is short and rocky underfoot, an easy leg-stretch within a long day of exploring the park.
Like the rest of the Gawler Ranges, access is via unsealed roads best suited to high-clearance vehicles. Carry your own water and supplies, and treat the pools gently, as they are a precious resource in this arid landscape.
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Last verified 8 August 2026 · source: National Parks and Wildlife Service SA - Gawler Ranges National Park
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Sources
- National Parks and Wildlife Service SA - Gawler Ranges National Park (accessed August 2026)
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- Gawler Rangest National Park.jpg by Ghoongta , CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons