Mount Lofty Summit
With spectacular panoramic views of Adelaide and surrounds just 20 minutes drive from the city centre, Mount Lofty Summit is a must see and do for any visitor to South Australia!
Mount Lofty is the highest point south of the Flinders Ranges. At 710 metres above sea level the summit landing provides you with breathtaking views of the cities landmarks, and coastline - extending as far as Kangaroo Island, more than 100 kilometres away on clear days.
The summit complex comprises a Visitor Information Centre, a souvenir shop featuring local arts and crafts and Australian-made products, as well as a Restaurant/Cafe with stunning floor to ceiling picture windows.
Mount Lofty is also the crossroads for several excellent bushwalking trails, including the Yurrebilla Trail and section of the world-class 1,200 kilometre Heysen Trail.
Enjoy a stroll through lush native bushland and discover some of the regions other great highlights, including the award-winning Cleland Wildlife Park (four kilometres return) and the gushing waterfalls of Waterfall Gully (eight kilometres return). Walking trail brochures can be purchased from Mount Lofty Summit Visitor Information Centre, phone (08) 8370 1054.
You can also take in the vista from the Summit Restaurant/Cafe, which offers a tempting modern Australian menu and a great selection of South Australian wines. Delicious morning and afternoon teas are also available. The Restaurant/Cafe is open seven days for breakfast and lunch, and five nights a week for dinner. For bookings, phone (08) 8339 2600.
Category: Historical Sites and Heritage Locations - Landmarks and Buildings - National Parks and Reserves - Natural Attractions - Parks and Gardens
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Mount Lofty Summit Information
Open Time
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Monday: 9am to 5pm Tuesday: 9am to 5pm Wednesday: 9am to 5pm Thursday: 9am to 5pm Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sunday: 9am to 5pm Public Holiday: 9am to 5pm Christms Day: Closed Good Friday: 9am to 5pm ......
Contact & Enquiries:
Phone: 08 8370 1054 (International Code +61883701054)
Fax: 08 8370 1053 (International Code +61883701053)
Email:
Website: www.environment.sa.gov.au/cgi-bin/parkabout.pl?Mou
Location:
Mount Lofty Summit Road
Crafers
South Australia 5152
Australia
Postal Address:
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Mount Lofty Summit Facilities
- Cafe
- Car park
- Coach Parking
- Access With Assistance for the Disabled
- Parking for the Disabled
- Telephone for the Disabled
- Toilet facilities for the Disabled
- First aid equipment
- Interactive Centre
- Public Telephone
- Public Toilet
- Restaurant - Licensed
- Shaded Area
- Sheltered Area
- Viewing Platform
- Walking Tracks
Mount Lofty Summit Experiences
- Nature based
Mount Lofty Summit Activities
- Shopping
- Self-Guided
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