The Mother Cummings Peak is one of the prominent peaks on the Great Western Tiers located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia.
| Mother Cummings Peak | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,255 m (4,117 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 180 m (590 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Ironstone Mountain |
| Isolation | 11.89 km (7.39 mi)[1] |
| Listing | Highest mountains of Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 41°40′39″S 146°32′37″E / 41.67750°S 146.54361°E |
| Geography | |
  Mother Cummings Peak Location in Tasmania | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | Central Highlands |
| Range coordinates | 41°55′48″S 147°10′12″E / 41.93000°S 147.17000°E[2] |
| Parent range | Great Western Tiers |
With an estimated elevation of between 1,260 and 1,270 metres (4,134 and 4,167 ft) above sea level,[1][3] the summit of Cummings Head offers 360 degree views. The summit can be reached in about 1 – 2 hours (depending on fitness), and the track is rather steep. Two walking tracks lead to the summit: one from the north via Mole Creek, and the other from the south from the upper Meander Valley.
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d "Cummings Head, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ "Great Western Tiers (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ "LISTmap (Mother Cummings Peak)". Tasmanian Government Department of Primary Industries and Water. Retrieved 29 February 2008.
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