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Local favourite viewpoint · Etheridge Shire, Queensland

Mount Alder

Mount Alder is a viewpoint in Etheridge Shire, Queensland.

Mount Alder: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Mount Alder

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Mount Alder — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -18.42277, 144.10023. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mount Alder yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Mount Alder?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Mount Alder?

    Nearby: Einasleigh Copper Mine and Smelter (fort, 12 km), Undara Volcanic National Park (sanctuary, 68 km), Shrimp Falls (waterfall, 10 km), The Canyon (viewpoint, 11 km), Copperfield Gorge (viewpoint, 12 km), Fraser Peak (viewpoint, 13 km).