High Rocky Point

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High Rocky Point
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High Rocky Point
Location of High Rocky Point in Tasmania
Coordinates: 42°46′12″S145°22′48″E / 42.77000°S 145.38000°E / -42.77000; 145.38000 Coordinates: 42°46′12″S145°22′48″E / 42.77000°S 145.38000°E / -42.77000; 145.38000
Location South West Tasmania
Official name Tasmanian Wilderness
Location Oceania
Criteria iii, iv, vi, vii, viii, ix, x
Reference 181
Inscription1982 (6th Session)

The High Rocky Point is a coastal landmark, located on the south western coast of Tasmania, Australia. The point, contained within the Southwest National Park, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site, lies to the south of Point Hibbs and north of Low Rocky Point that is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) away. [1] [2] [3] The Wanderer River is located to the north of the point.

It is in an isolated and generally inaccessible area, however at different times mineral finds have occurred nearby. [4] The point is a location on the west coast walking track between Cape Sorell and Port Davey, [1] with High Rocky Point being in an area of thick almost impassable scrub.

The area surrounding the point has recorded former aboriginal sites of historical significance. [5]

The name is closely related to Rocky Point and Low Rocky Point, creating some historical confusion. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 Chapman, John (2008). South west Tasmania (5th ed.). John Chapman. pp. 180–190. ISBN   978-1-920995-03-4.
  2. Moore, Thomas Bather. The Last Explorer (Map). p. 232.
  3. Binks, C. J. (1980). Explorers of Western Tasmania. Launceston: Mary Fisher Bookshop. ISBN   0-908291-16-7.
  4. "TIN AT PORT DAVEY". The Mercury . Hobart, Tasmania. 8 September 1942. p. 5. Retrieved 3 March 2014 via National Library of Australia.
  5. Sims, Peter Charles (1971). High Rocky Point, West Coast Tasmania, cave petroglyphs. Devonport. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
  6. "LETTERS". The Mercury . Hobart, Tasmania. 21 December 1932. p. 8. Retrieved 3 March 2014 via National Library of Australia.