Castle Crag (Tasmania)
The Castle Crag, also known as the Falling Mountain,[1] is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. The mountain is part of the Du Cane Range and is situated within the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The mountain is a major feature of the national park and is a popular venue with bush walkers and mountain climbers.
| Castle Crag | |
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| Falling Mountain[1] | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,482 m (4,862 ft) |
| Listing | 20th highest mountain in Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 41°54′36″S 146°05′24″E[2] |
| Geography | |
  Castle Crag Location in Tasmania | |
| Location | Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia |
| Parent range | Du Cane |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Mountain type | Dolerite |
With an elevation of 1,482 metres (4,862 ft) above sea level, the mountain is the twentieth highest mountain in Tasmania.
References
- "Map of Falling Mountain, TAS". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- "Castle Crag (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
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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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| Not in a defined range |
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1 Highest summit elevation in Tasmania
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