Mount Lofty Summit

Mount Lofty Summit is the highest point of the Mount Lofty Ranges at 727 metres, located within Cleland National Park near Crafers in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. It offers panoramic views over Adelaide, the Adelaide Plains, Gulf St Vincent and on clear days to Kangaroo Island. The site features a historic obelisk, visitor centre, cafe, viewing platforms and is a major trailhead for walking and cycling routes.

Visitors can expect a paved summit precinct with elevated viewing platforms overlooking Adelaide city, coastline and surrounding hills. The area includes the historic stone obelisk trig point, Mount Lofty Summit Visitor Centre with cafe, restaurant and gift shop, interpretive displays, car park and picnic areas. Surrounding bushland of Cleland National Park offers walking trails including the Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty Summit hike. The site is exposed, often cooler and windier than the city, with expansive photo opportunities.