Mount Lofty Summit - SA

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Position

DEG: -34.974049 138.709106
DMS: 34º 58' 26.58" S 138º 42' 32.78" E
UTM: 54 H 6127438mN 290867mE
Altitude: 711m

Description

Address & Contact

Summit Road
Mount Lofty
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Information

Mount Lofty Summit, the majestic peak of the Mount Lofty Ranges in the Adelaide Hills, provides spectacular panoramic views across Adelaide's city skyline to the coast. Each year more than 350,000 people visit the peak which rises more than 710 metres above sea level.

The Summit complex features a visitor centre where you can learn more about the Summit and surrounding nature-based tourist attractions. The visitor centre's gift shop is a great place for quality souvenirs. The shop displays Australian made items, as well as a variety of locally handcrafted gifts.

Adjacent to the visitor centre, take in spectacular views of Adelaide at the fully licensed The Summit Restaurant and Café. For more information about The Summit Restaurant and Cafe, including opening times and menus, visit www.mountloftysummit.com.

From here, follow the popular walk down to Waterfall Gully, join the Heysen Trail or stroll along a walking trail through native bushland to Cleland Wildlife Park.

Location
Mount Lofty Summit is 15km east of Adelaide. Public transport to this park from Adelaide CBD is available. Parking is available (fees apply).

Opening times
The Mount Lofty Summit Visitor Information Centre is open 9am-5pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
For opening times of The Summit Restaurant and Cafe, visit www.mountloftysummit.com.
Contact us

Mount Lofty Visitor Information Centre - Phone: (+61 8) 8370 1054
Email: mtloftysummit@sa.gov.au
The Summit Restaurant and Café - Phone: (+61 8) 8339 2600

Important information
This park may be closed on days of extreme fire danger.
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Closest Weather Station

Mount Lofty at 09/02:00pm CDT
Distance from Mount Lofty Summit 0.48km S
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
17.8°C15.0°C37%2.9°ChPa0.0mmN7km/hr
4knots
15km/hr
8knots

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Mount Lofty
Distance from Mount Lofty Summit 0.48km S
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C21.722.219.015.612.19.18.610.012.114.617.519.4
Mean Min. °C12.113.011.09.77.85.64.95.36.17.39.110.5
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