Mount Lofty Summit
See also: Mount LoftyThis popular tourist destination is 727 metres (2,385 ft) above sea level. It provides sweeping vistas across the Adelaide Plains and Gulf St Vincent. Flinders Column, a white painted obelisk shaped like a lighthouse, is a landmark which can be seen from far away on a clear day.
Car parking facilities are provided: charges are payable. Public bus route 823 serves the summit with three journeys a day (including weekends and most holidays).
Other facilities include an information centre/ souvenir shop, a cafe/restaurant (closed Mondays) and public toilets.
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