Brown Hill, Mitcham

Brown Hill is a summit on the western edge of the Mount Lofty Ranges, about 7 kilometers southeast of Adelaide city center, rising 312 meters above sea level. The hill sits within Brownhill Reserve, a 30-hectare public space with walking trails and native vegetation restoration projects.

Colonel William Light established a survey station on Brown Hill in 1837 to measure the region for Adelaide's founding. This surveying work became the foundation for the city's planning and development.

The Kaurna Aboriginal People called the creek valley Wirraparringa, meaning scrub and camping place. The area served as a gathering point that could support up to 150 people from the community.

The hill offers various walking trails with different difficulty levels suitable for different fitness abilities. Visitors should prepare for uneven terrain and bring water and appropriate footwear.

After European settlement, the hill's natural grassland changed significantly due to livestock grazing. Today restoration programs work to bring native plants back to the landscape.

GPS coordinates: -34.98489,138.63718

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:04