The peak and its surroundings may be accessed via a walking trail from Wilpena Resort along the north-east edge of the range outside of Wilpena Pound, or via a longer trail through the middle of the pound[2].
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Image:St_Mary_Peak4.jpg|St Mary Peak, viewed from the north-northeast
Image:St_Mary_Peak1.jpg|St Mary Peak, close-up view from the east-southeast
Image:St_Mary_Peak3.jpg|St Mary Peak, view into Wilpena Pound from the summit
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