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] | |
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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 / 41.91000°S 146.09000°E[2] |
| Geography | |
  Castle Crag Location in Tasmania | |
| Location | Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia |
| Parent range | Du Cane |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | 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.
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "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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