Description

Monument high up from the picnic grounds below. Brilliant 360 degree views. Stamford Hill Hike (45 mins return, 1.6km) One of 40 Great Australian Short Walks, hike up Stamford Hill for magnificent views of Boston Bay, Port Lincoln and Lincoln National Park. Return the way you came. This hike offers spectacular panoramic views of Lincoln National Park, Boston Bay and numerous offshore islands from the historic Flinders Monument at the top of Stamford Hill. Interpretive signs on the trail provide information about the area's natural history. A reasonable challenge, this trail has some moderate inclines but has a good trail surface. Access: this hike begins from the car park at the bas of Stamford Hill (near checkpoint 7). Stamford Hill Loop Hike (2 hr loop, 5.7km) Hike up Stamford Hill for magnificent views of Boston Bay, Port Lincoln and Lincoln National Park. Continue down Stamford Hill to return to the car park via the Investigator Trail. Excellent views, tranquil surrounds and interesting history are features of this hike. Take in the magnificent panorama of Lincoln National Park, Boston Bay and offshore island from the historic Flinders Monument at the top of Stamford Hill. Discover historic ruins left by the woodcutters (near checkpoint 6). Access: this hike begins from the car park at the base of Stamford Hill (near checkpoint 7).