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Local favourite viewpoint · Longreach Regional, Queensland

Mount Ellen

Mount Ellen is a viewpoint in Longreach Regional, Queensland.

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Mount Ellen: 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 Ellen

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 Ellen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -24.78861, 144.37333. 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 Ellen yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Mount Ellen?

    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 Ellen?

    Nearby: Idalia National Park (sanctuary, 44 km), Boundary Point (viewpoint, 8 km), Double Top (viewpoint, 35 km), Emmet Pocket Lookout (viewpoint, 37 km), Emmet Gorge (viewpoint, 39 km), ANZAC (fort, 40 km).