Record SL-705300 · Wikidata Q5046759
Carruthers Peak
Curruthers Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
2,145
m
7,037 ft
Prominence
85 m
Isolation
2.7 km
Coordinates
36.4099° S,
148.2909° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaCarruthers Peak, formerly Curruthers Peak, a mountain in the Main Range of the Great Dividing Range, is located in Snowy Mountains region in southeast New South Wales, Australia. The peak is situated between Mount Lee and Mount Twynam within the Kosciuszko National Park. With an elevation of 2,145 metres (7,037 ft) above sea level, Carruthers Peak is the seventh-highest peak in mainland Australia. It was named after Joseph Carruthers, a Premier of New South Wales, who, while he served as Minister for Lands, facilitated the building of the Summit Road to Mount Kosciuszko. It can be easily accessed, with the Main Range walk going straight up it.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windover Knoll | 1,967 m | W 291° | 0.9 km |
| Mount Lee | 2,106 m | SW 205° | 1.1 km |
| Mount Sentinel | 1,917 m | N 349° | 1.6 km |
| Tenison Woods Knoll | 2,134 m | NE 23° | 2.3 km |
| Mount Northcote | 2,129 m | SW 206° | 2.4 km |
| Mount Clarke | 2,101 m | S 185° | 2.5 km |