Pelion Range
Mountains in Tasmania ,Australia
The Pelion Range is a mountain range in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia.
Pelion Range | |
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![]() The Pelion Range from Mount Oakleigh | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Mount Ossa |
Elevation | 1,617 m (5,305 ft)AHD[1][2][3] |
Coordinates | 41°52′12″S 146°01′48″E / 41.87000°S 146.03000°E |
Geography | |
Location in Tasmania | |
Country | Australia |
State | Tasmania |
Region | Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park |
Range coordinates | 41°50′S 146°02′E / 41.833°S 146.033°E |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Jurassic |
Type of rock | Dolerite |
The range is named after Mount Pelion in Greece. The Overland Track passes over the range through the Pelion Gap and consequently several peaks are popular walks. The range features a number of the highest mountains in Tasmania, including the state's highest peak, Mount Ossa, with an elevation of 1,617 metres (5,305 ft) above sea level.[1][2]
See also
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References
- ^ 1.0 1.1 "Mount Ossa, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 "National Geospatial Reference System (Peaks 1-20)". Australian Government. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
- ^ "Mount Ossa". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.