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Notable viewpoint · The District Council of Mount Remarkable, South Australia

Mount Ellen

Mount Ellen is a viewpoint in The District Council of Mount Remarkable, South Australia.

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Mount Ellen: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

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

How to reach Mount Ellen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -33.03407, 138.19384. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mount Ellen

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mount Ellen

    • Mount Remarkable · viewpoint · The District Council of Mount Remarkable · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Mount Brown · viewpoint · The Flinders Ranges Council · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Dutchmans Stern · viewpoint · The Flinders Ranges Council · ~104 km · Must-see
    • Mount Arden · viewpoint · The Flinders Ranges Council · ~125 km · Must-see
    • Bentley Hill · viewpoint · The District Council of Mount Remarkable · ~5 km
    • Frypan Hill · viewpoint · The District Council of Mount Remarkable · ~7 km
    • The Bluff · viewpoint · Northern Areas Council · ~10 km
    • Mount Mick · viewpoint · The District Council of Mount Remarkable · ~13 km
    • Kaltowrah Hill · viewpoint · The District Council of Mount Remarkable · ~20 km
    • Graves Hill · viewpoint · Port Pirie Regional Council · ~22 km

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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: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Mount Ellen?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mount Ellen?

    Nearby: Beetaloo Reservoir (lake, 21 km), Baroota Reservoir (lake, 22 km), Mount Remarkable (viewpoint, 32 km), Mount Remarkable National Park (sanctuary, 37 km), Point Lowly Lighthouse (beach, 48 km), Winninowie Conservation Park (sanctuary, 55 km).

    Is Mount Ellen worth visiting?

    Mount Ellen is listed as a notable viewpoint in South Australia on Spotwander.