Mount Massif

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Mount Massif
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Mount Massif
Location in Tasmania
Highest point
Elevation 1,514 m (4,967 ft) [1] [2]
Prominence 204 m (669 ft) [2]
Isolation 2.57 km (1.60 mi) [2]
Listing 13th highest mountain in Tasmania [2]
Coordinates 41°54′00″S146°02′24″E / 41.90000°S 146.04000°E / -41.90000; 146.04000 (Mount Massif) [3]
Geography
Location Central Highlands Tasmania, Australia
Parent range Du Cane
Topo map 4235 Du Cane 1:25000
Geology
Age of rock Jurassic
Mountain type Dolerite
Climbing
Easiest route Walk / hike via the Overland Track

Mount Massif is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. Situated in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the mountain is part of the Du Cane Range.

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With an elevation of 1,514 metres (4,967 ft) above sea level, it is the thirteenth highest mountain in Tasmania. [2] It is a major feature of the national park, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers and mountain climbers.

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References

  1. "LISTmap (Mount Massif)". Department of Primary Industries and Water. Government of Tasmania . Retrieved 25 March 2008.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Mount Massif, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  3. "Mount Massif (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.