Mount Woodroffe

Mount Woodroffe rises 1,435 meters above sea level, forming a granite massif that dominates the landscape of northwestern South Australia.

William Christie Gosse first documented the mountain in July 1873, during his expedition through the unexplored territories of South Australia.

The mountain, known as Ngarutjaranya in Pitjantjatjara language, holds deep connections to Indigenous Australian traditions and the mythological creature Ngintaka.

Visitors need permits from Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara authorities to access the mountain, and should carry sufficient water supplies for the remote location.

Scientists considered Mount Woodroffe as a potential site for the Anglo-Australian Telescope in the 1960s before selecting Siding Spring Observatory instead.

Address: Mount Woodroffe, South Australia 0872, Australia 0872

GPS coordinates: -26.31778,131.74467

Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:48