Mount Barker Summit

Mount Barker Summit is a prominent 545-metre peak and scenic lookout on the edge of Mount Barker township in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, about 33 kilometres southeast of Adelaide. It offers panoramic views across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Lake Alexandrina and surrounding plains. Notable for its summit lookout, short walking trail and association with early European exploration, it is a popular excursion for sightseeing, photography and nature appreciation.

Visitors can expect a short drive via Summit Road to a car park followed by a walking track to the summit lookout. The summit features an elevated viewing platform with 360-degree panoramic views over Mount Barker township, Adelaide Hills, and on clear days to Lake Alexandrina and the coast. The setting is open, exposed and natural with native vegetation, information signage, and space for photography, picnicking and short bushwalks.