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Mount Lofty Summit - SA

Mount Lofty Summit

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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

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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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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Mount Lofty at 19/11:00am CST

Distance from Mount Lofty Summit 0.48km S

Temperature
8.0°C
Feels Like	4.6°C
Rel. Humidity	65%
Dew Point	1.8°C
Pressure	hPa
Rainfall	0.0mm
Wind Direction	ESE
Wind Speed	9km/hr 5knots
Gusts	19km/hr 10knots

Temperature	Feels Like	Rel. Humidity	Dew Point	Pressure	Rainfall	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Gusts
8.0°C	4.6°C	65%	1.8°C	hPa	0.0mm	ESE	9km/hr 5knots	19km/hr 10knots

Closest Climatic Station

Mount Lofty

Distance from Mount Lofty Summit 0.48km S


Mean Max. °C
Jan	21.7
Feb	22.2
Mar	19.0
Apr	15.6
May	12.1
Jun	9.1
Jul	8.6
Aug	10.0
Sep	12.1
Oct	14.6
Nov	17.5
Dec	19.4
Mean Min. °C
Jan	12.1
Feb	13.0
Mar	11.0
Apr	9.7
May	7.8
Jun	5.6
Jul	4.9
Aug	5.3
Sep	6.1
Oct	7.3
Nov	9.1
Dec	10.5
Mean Rain mm