Light's Vision at Montefiore Hill

Montefiore Hill is a small hill located in North Adelaide, South Australia.

It is part of the northern Adelaide Parklands and offers a stunning 180-degree view of Adelaide city center, the parklands, the Memorial Drive Tennis Courts, and the Adelaide Oval stadium.

Visitors to Montefiore Hill's Light's Vision Commemoration can enjoy sightseeing, photography, and taking selfies. The hill provides a virtually unobstructed view of the city center, with beautiful scenery including the valley below and the surrounding hills. The lookout also features gardens, paving, and a curved balustrade on its southern side.

The site is open to visitors year-round, but the most breathtaking views can be experienced at sunset or in the evening when the city lights are on. This creates a perfect atmosphere for romantic outings, social events, or family gatherings.

Montefiore Hill's Light's Vision Commemoration is accessible by car or public transport. Visitors can take the free city loop bus or use nearby tram stops and the North Adelaide Train Station. For those driving, parking is available near King William Road, and a pathway through the parklands leads to Montefiore Hill.

The hill was named after Jacob Montefiore, one of the Colonel Commissioners for South Australia. Colonel William Light, the city's founder, stood on the hill in 1837 and pointed to what would become Adelaide City. In 1906, a statue of Colonel Light was unveiled in Victoria Square, and in 1936, a viewing platform was created on Montefiore Hill. The statue was then relocated to this new lookout in 1938, and the site became known as "Light's Vision."