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Notable viewpoint · Kangaroo Island Council, South Australia

Mount McDonnell

Mount McDonnell is a viewpoint in Kangaroo Island Council, South Australia.

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Mount McDonnell: 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 McDonnell

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 McDonnell — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -35.62206, 137.30061. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    • Mount Taylor · viewpoint · Kangaroo Island Council · ~51 km
    • Mount Stockdale · viewpoint · Kangaroo Island Council · ~52 km
    • Foul Hill · viewpoint · Yorke Peninsula Council · ~56 km
    • Phillips Hill · viewpoint · Yorke Peninsula Council · ~57 km
    • Coonarie Hill · viewpoint · Yorke Peninsula Council · ~73 km
    • Bunker Hill · viewpoint · Kangaroo Island Council · ~83 km
    • Mount Rapid · viewpoint · The District Council of Yankalilla · ~99 km

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mount McDonnell yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Mount McDonnell?

    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 McDonnell?

    Nearby: Middle River Dam (lake, 27 km), Kangaroo Island (river spot, 28 km), Cygnet Estuary Conservation Park (sanctuary, 34 km), Busby Islet Conservation Park (river spot, 38 km), Seal Bay Conservation Park (sanctuary, 49 km), Cape Gantheaume Wilderness Protection Area (sanctuary, 57 km).

    Is Mount McDonnell worth visiting?

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