Artillery Knob

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Artillery Knob
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Dove Lake seen from the trail leading up the north side of Cradle Mountain. At the other end of the lake there's a car park and a road leading to the national park entrance.
Highest point
Elevation 1,216 m (3,990 ft) AHD
Coordinates 41°40′12″S145°58′12″E / 41.67000°S 145.97000°E / -41.67000; 145.97000 Coordinates: 41°40′12″S145°58′12″E / 41.67000°S 145.97000°E / -41.67000; 145.97000 [1]
Geography
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Artillery Knob
Geology
Age of rock Jurassic
Mountain type Dolerite

Artillery Knob is a mountain in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. It is the 57th highest mountain in Tasmania. It is a prominent feature of the national park, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers.

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References

  1. "Artillery Knob (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.