Adamson's Peak | |
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Adamson's PeakLocation in Tasmania, Australia | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,225 m (4,019 ft)AHD |
Prominence | 474 m (1,555 ft) |
Coordinates | 43°21′03″S 146°49′27″E / 43.35071°S 146.82403°E / -43.35071; 146.82403 |
Geography | |
Location | Southern Tasmania, Australia |
Parent range | Hartz Mountains |
Geology | |
Rock age | Jurassic |
Mountain type | Dolerite |
Adamson's Peak is a mountain in the Hartz Mountains National Park in southern Tasmania, Australia. With an elevation of 1,225 metres (4,019 ft) above sea level, it is the 55th highest mountain in Tasmania. It is a prominent feature of the national park, appearing as an elegant double-peaked pyramid from the perspective of Esperance Bay, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers.
Ecology and vegetation types
The hike up Adamson's Peak crosses a range of vegetation types, including dry and wet sclerophyll forest, and montane vegetation.
See also
References
- ^ "Adamsons Peak, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- "Adamsons Peak (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
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Arthur Range |
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Ben Lomond |
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Du Cane Range |
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Eldon Range |
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Great Western Tiers |
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Pelion Range |
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Wellington Range |
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West Coast Range |
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Highest summit elevation in Tasmania
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