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The best scenic drives in the Adelaide Hills
Take the long way

The best scenic drives in the Adelaide Hills

Half the pleasure of the Adelaide Hills is the driving — narrow ridge roads, misty valleys and lookouts at every bend. Here are the routes and stops worth building a day around.

  1. 1
    Pulpit Rock Lookout
    Gumeracha

    Pulpit Rock Lookout

    The Gorge Road's signature lookout over the River Torrens.

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  2. 2
    Mount Lofty Summit
    Stirling

    Mount Lofty Summit

    The classic drive to the Hills' highest, most famous view.

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  3. 3
    Piccadilly Valley
    Crafers

    Piccadilly Valley

    A misty green valley of vines beneath Mount Lofty.

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  4. 4
    Lenswood
    Uraidla

    Lenswood

    Ridge-top orchards and cellar doors with long views.

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  5. 5
    Mount Crawford Forest
    Birdwood

    Mount Crawford Forest

    Forest tracks and a heritage fire tower in the north.

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  6. 6
    Cudlee Creek Conservation Park
    Gumeracha

    Cudlee Creek Conservation Park

    Regenerating bush high above the Torrens Gorge.

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    Prospect Hill
    Mylor

    Prospect Hill

    A hilltop hamlet with views to the Fleurieu coast.

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    Mount Barker Summit
    Mount Barker

    Mount Barker Summit

    A short summit drive and walk over the eastern Hills.

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