About Mount Remarkable Summit
Mount Remarkable Summit is the highest peak at 961 metres in Mount Remarkable National Park in the southern Flinders Ranges, South Australia, above the historic town of Melrose. Reached via a steep Grade 4 return hike, it is notable for rugged quartzite ridges, open woodland and panoramic views over Spencer Gulf, Willochra Plain and the Flinders Ranges. The summit forms part of the Heysen Trail.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a challenging bushwalk to a rocky summit with 360-degree panoramic views over Spencer Gulf to the west, the Willochra Plain and Flinders Ranges. The trail passes through native woodland with eucalypts, acacias and seasonal wildflowers, steep rocky sections and ridgelines. At the summit there is a cairn and open rocky platform for sightseeing and photography. There are no facilities at the summit itself; trailheads are near Melrose.
Key highlights
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961m summit with 360-degree views over Spencer Gulf and Willochra Plain
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Challenging Grade 4 summit hike through quartzite ridges and native woodland
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Part of the long-distance Heysen Trail through Mount Remarkable National Park
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Opportunities to see native wildlife including kangaroos, emus and woodland birds
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Proximity to Alligator Gorge and historic township of Melrose at the base