The Acropolis (mountain)

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The Acropolis
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The south face of The Acropolis
Highest point
Elevation 1,481 m (4,859 ft) [1] [2]
Prominence 171 m (561 ft) [2]
Isolation 0.99 km (0.62 mi) [2]
Listing 22nd highest mountain in Tasmania [2]
Coordinates 41°55′48″S146°03′36″E / 41.93000°S 146.06000°E / -41.93000; 146.06000 (The Acropolis) Coordinates: 41°55′48″S146°03′36″E / 41.93000°S 146.06000°E / -41.93000; 146.06000 (The Acropolis) [3]
Geography
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The Acropolis
Location in Tasmania
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

The Acropolis 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 1,481 metres (4,859 ft) above sea level, it is within the top twenty-five highest mountains in Tasmania. [2] It is a major feature of the national park, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers and mountain climbers.

The word acropolis means a high city or citadel.

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References

  1. "LISTmap (The Acropolis)". Department of Primary Industries and Water. Government of Tasmania . Retrieved 9 February 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "The Acropolis, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  3. "The Acropolis (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.