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Local favourite viewpoint · Flinders Shire, Queensland

Mount Desolation

Mount Desolation is a viewpoint in Flinders Shire, Queensland.

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Mount Desolation: 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 Desolation

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 Desolation — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -20.50944, 144.16278. 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 Desolation yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Mount Desolation?

    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 Desolation?

    Nearby: Porcupine Gorge National Park (sanctuary, 44 km), Devil's Elbow (viewpoint, 31 km), Eagle Hawk Gorge (viewpoint, 31 km), Bottletree Lookout (viewpoint, 32 km), Wall-a-be-wall (viewpoint, 37 km), White Wall (viewpoint, 38 km).