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Mountain in Tasmania, Australia

Adamson's Peak
Adamson's Peak is located in TasmaniaAdamson's PeakAdamson's PeakLocation in Tasmania, Australia
Highest point
Elevation1,225 m (4,019 ft)AHD
Prominence474 m (1,555 ft)
Coordinates43°21′03″S 146°49′27″E / 43.35071°S 146.82403°E / -43.35071; 146.82403
Geography
LocationSouthern Tasmania, Australia
Parent rangeHartz Mountains
Geology
Rock ageJurassic
Mountain typeDolerite

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

  1. ^ "Adamsons Peak, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  2. "Adamsons Peak (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.

External links

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