Best Lookouts in Adelaide (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 20 of the best lookouts in Adelaide right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
For the best views over Adelaide, head up. These lookouts reward you with sweeping cityscapes, coastline or hills — often at their finest at sunrise or sunset.
20 spots
Mount Lofty Summit
Mount Lofty Summit is a lookout in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 4403 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
Semaphore Jetty
Semaphore Jetty is a museum in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 517 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Henley Beach Jetty
This long, wood-planked landing terminates on shore at a landscaped square with restaurants & bars.
Glenelg Jetty
Glenelg Jetty is a park in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 342 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Long Ridge Lookout
Long Ridge Lookout is a lookout in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 144 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Punchbowl Lookout and Trails
Punchbowl Lookout and Trails is an attraction in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 184 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Blanche Point
Blanche Point is a lookout in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 254 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Giant's Cave
Giant's Cave is a lookout in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 147 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Largs Jetty
Largs Jetty is a lookout in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 530 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Lower Waterfall Lookout
Lower Waterfall Lookout is a lookout in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 43 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Hindmarsh Falls
Hindmarsh Falls is a lookout in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 198 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Aurko's Lookout
Aurko's Lookout is a lookout in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 220 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Outer Harbor Lookout
Outer Harbor Lookout is a lookout in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 151 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Measday's Lookout
Measday's Lookout is a lookout in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 121 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
West Beach Lookout
West Beach Lookout is an attraction in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 65 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
Upper Waterfall Lookout
Upper Waterfall Lookout is a lookout in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 30 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
South Road Lookout
South Road Lookout is a lookout in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 60 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
First Falls Lookout
First Falls Lookout is an attraction in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 25 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
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Read guide →Lookouts in Adelaide — FAQs
What are the best lookouts in Adelaide?+
Our top-rated lookouts in Adelaide are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Adelaide lookouts ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter lookouts by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many lookouts are listed in Adelaide?+
We currently feature 20 lookouts across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.