Record SL-705906 · Wikidata Q185611
Federation Peak
No list classifications
Elevation
1,225
m
4,019 ft
Prominence
600 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
43.2714° S,
146.4758° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaFederation Peak is a Tasmanian mountain with a sharp spire-like shape, which marks the southern end of the Eastern Arthur Range in the Southwest National Park. The peak, approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) south-west from Hobart, was named after the Federation of Australia. With an elevation of 1,224 metres (4,016 ft) above sea level the last stretch of the route up is extremely steep and exposed, involving rock climbing moves 600 metres (2,000 ft) above Lake Geeves. Its reputation is such that Sir Edmund Hillary declared it "Australia's only real mountain".
First ascent
Date
27 Jan 1949
John Béchervaise, Bill Elliot, Fred Elliot and Allan Rogers -
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Thumb | 1,087 m | NW 294° | 0.8 km |
| Geeves Bluff | 1,152 m | SW 226° | 1.3 km |
| Four Peaks 1 | 1,062 m | NW 309° | 2.6 km |
| The Gables | 1,058 m | NW 327° | 2.9 km |
| Mount Hopetoun | 1,087 m | NE 39° | 3.5 km |