About Magnetic Hill
Magnetic Hill is a gravity hill located on Magnetic Hill Road approximately 12 km north-west of Orroroo in the District Council of Orroroo Carrieton, South Australia. It is notable for an optical illusion where vehicles left in neutral appear to roll uphill, attributed to the surrounding landscape rather than magnetism. The site is a well-known roadside tourist curiosity in the southern Flinders Ranges region, marked by signage on a quiet rural road.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short roadside stop on a sealed rural road surrounded by open farmland and low hills. At the marked point, signage explains how to position a vehicle in neutral to experience the illusion of rolling uphill. There are no buildings or commercial developments at the site itself, only the road, information signs and space to pull over. The experience is self-guided and takes place entirely from or beside the vehicle.
Key highlights
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Gravity hill optical illusion where cars appear to roll uphill in neutral
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Rural landscape of the Orroroo Carrieton district with open plains and distant ranges
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Photo opportunity at the marked Magnetic Hill signage
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Quiet sealed road suitable for a quick self-drive detour from Orroroo
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Free roadside attraction accessible without booking