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Mt Lofty frankly has the best views of any lookout I've come across. I remember coming here in the mid 90's before it had been redeveloped, and it didn't strike me as more than a good vantage point. Perhaps it's the new platform, perhaps it's the lack of trees obstructing the view, maybe it was the cloudless weather, but the Mt Lofty vista this time around was brilliant (somewhat literally due to afternoon glare off the sea). Pretty much the entire settled area of Adelaide can be seen, from Aldinga Beach to the flat plain of the northern subrbs. I feel that the views would benefit locals the most, as they have better knowledge of what they're looking at. But for the visitor, there are photographic panels that highlight most of Adelaide's landmarks.
There is a short "discovery walk" that loops through some Hills nature with seats every 20m or so, for relaxing break from the relative hustle and bustle of the platform.
Car Parking costs A$1 for one hour, $2 for one day. There are gates that are closed between certain (night time) hours, but I didn't jot them down and not even the official Parks SA site mentions them. The visitor's centre is open from 9am-5pm.
Updated Dec 9, 2006
Address: Mt Lofty Summit Road, Cleland
Website: http://www.parks.sa.gov.au/publish/groups/public/@parks/@northernlofty/documents/all/yurre_pdfs_mt_lofty_summit.pdf
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For beautiful views over Adelaide go to Mt. Lofti. The 727m high mountain is easily reached by public transport in 30 minutes and on top you'll find a visitor's center and a restaurants.
Of course you can do a couple of nice walks from here.
Updated May 29, 2006
Address: Mt Lofty Summit Road, Cleland
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Mt Lofty - well, it sounds impressive, but Mt Lofty is not particularly lofty *or* mountainous - more of a large hill, really. ^_^. At any rate, it's a place where people go to get a good view of the city of Adelaide and its surrounds.
When I went there as a kid there was nothing there whatsoever - except an ice cream van (which was the sole reason we kids wanted to go). Now there's a nice restaurant where people often have functions - wedding receptions and so on - and a gift shop and tourism office, and a nice viewing area, with explanations of what you're seeing when you look in certain directions.
There are also walking tracks nearby which take you through some typical Aussie bush.
It really is a good place to go to get a good idea of the whole Adelaide area. If you want a closer-up view, try also the lookout at Eagle on the Hill, which is about twenty minutes away.
If it's a bright day, I'd recommend you go in the morning, or at night if you want to see the city lights, because the sun in the afternoon sky can kind of obscure the view and it's harder to make things out. That's why I don't have any pictures of the city view but just the pretty Piccadilly Valley behind the main building; I went about three hours before sunset and it was kind of hazy.
Mt Lofty is free, but parking is a dollar or two.
Written Oct 2, 2005
Address: Mt Lofty Summit Road, Cleland
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Mt Lofty stands at 710.1 metres, which is the highest vantage point in Adelaide. When we arrived there on that chilly winter morning, the views were obscured by the mist and clouds (as you can see in the picture). What a real pity as I was looking forward to taking some great panoramic shots of the city!!
(Left: Students at Mount Lofty)
Updated Sep 5, 2003
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