Record SL-705424 · Wikidata Q747182
Mount Ossa
Ultra
Elevation
1,617
m
5,305 ft
Prominence
1,617 m
Isolation
491.0 km
Coordinates
41.8707° S,
146.0330° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Ossa is the highest mountain in Tasmania, with a summit elevation of 1,617 metres (5,305 ft) above sea level. It makes up part of the Pelion Range within Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. It was first surveyed by Europeans in the 1860s, and confirmed to be the state's high point in 1954. Like most peaks in the area it is capped with Jurassic dolerite.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Doris | 1,340 m | E 68° | 1.3 km |
| Paddys Nut | 1,382 m | NW 310° | 2.5 km |
| Mount Thetis | 1,482 m | W 290° | 2.9 km |
| Mount Pelion East | 1,461 m | NE 62° | 3.2 km |
| Mount Massif | 1,514 m | SE 147° | 4.7 km |
| Mount Achilles | 1,363 m | W 286° | 4.8 km |