Hillwood Volcano is an extinct volcano located near Hillwood in Northern Tasmania Australia, with an elevation of 115 metres (377 ft) above sea level.

Hillwood Volcano
Hillwood Volcano is located in Tasmania
Hillwood Volcano
Hillwood Volcano
Location in Tasmania
Highest point
Elevation115 m (377 ft)
Coordinates41°13′S 146°57′E / 41.21°S 146.95°E / -41.21; 146.95[1]
Geography
LocationHillwood, Tasmania, Australia
Parent rangeTamar River

Located on private property, the site was accessible to local rock climbing groups. It is known as the Checkerboard by local climbers. The property owner erected signage prior to 2022 prohibiting access to the climbs. It is believed that some climbers were leaving unwanted rubbish and causing damage to the property with their vehicles.

Geology

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The Hillwood Volcano is a Tertiary Basaltic Outcrop to the Northwest of Murphys Hill. It features columnar basalts with small sparse vesicles containing zeolites.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Hillwood Volcano (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Hillwood quarry (Hillwood volcano), Craigburn, Hillwood, George Town municipality, Tasmania, Australia". mindat. Retrieved 17 August 2023.