Adamson's Peak
Adamson's Peak is located in Tasmania
Adamson's Peak
Adamson's Peak
Location in Tasmania, Australia
Highest point
Elevation1,225 m (4,019 ft)AHD[1]
Prominence474 m (1,555 ft)[1]
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
Age of rockJurassic
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,[1][2] 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. 1 2 3 "Adamsons Peak, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  2. "Adamsons Peak (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.


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