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Notable viewpoint · Kingston District Council, South Australia

Mount Rough

Mount Rough is a viewpoint in Kingston District Council, South Australia.

Mount Rough: 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 Rough

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 Rough — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -36.37013, 139.89168. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Mount Rough

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    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mount Rough

    • Mount Benson · viewpoint · District Council of Robe · ~93 km · Must-see
    • Mount Shaugh · viewpoint · Tatiara District Council · ~140 km · Must-see
    • Woakwine Cutting viewpoint · viewpoint · Wattle Range Council · ~142 km · Must-see
    • Bald Hill · viewpoint · Kingston District Council · ~25 km
    • Mount Charles · viewpoint · Tatiara District Council · ~46 km
    • Mount Penny · viewpoint · Coorong District Council · ~48 km
    • Mount Monster · viewpoint · Tatiara District Council · ~53 km
    • Mount Scott · viewpoint · Kingston District Council · ~65 km
    • Sugarloaf Hill · viewpoint · Coorong District Council · ~68 km
    • Mount Boothby · viewpoint · Coorong District Council · ~73 km

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Mount Rough?

    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 Rough?

    Nearby: Jip Jip Conservation Park (sanctuary, 36 km), Messent Conservation Park (sanctuary, 45 km), Mount Monster Conservation Park (sanctuary, 53 km), Aberdour Conservation Park (sanctuary, 60 km), The Big Lobster (attraction, 63 km), Cape Jaffa Lighthouse - National Trust (museum, 65 km).

    Is Mount Rough worth visiting?

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