The northern ranges, often confused with the southern Flinders Ranges, and sometimes referred to as the Mid-North ranges or central hill country, stretch from hills near Kapunda in the south to arid ranges beyond Peterborough in the northeast. The highest peak in this section (and in all the Mount Lofty Ranges - despite the name) is Mount Bryan (). Other significant peaks include New Campbell Hill () and Stein Hill (), which overlooks Burra.