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
Falling Mountain[1]
Highest point
Elevation1,482 m (4,862 ft)
Listing20th highest mountain in Tasmania
Coordinates41°54′36″S 146°05′24″E[2]
Geography
Castle Crag
Location in Tasmania
LocationCentral Highlands, Tasmania, Australia
Parent rangeDu Cane
Geology
Age of rockJurassic
Mountain typeDolerite

With an elevation of 1,482 metres (4,862 ft) above sea level, the mountain is the twentieth highest mountain in Tasmania.

See also

References

  1. "Map of Falling Mountain, TAS". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
  2. "Castle Crag (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.


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