Record SL-705298 · Wikidata Q6924231
Mount Twynam
No list classifications
Elevation
2,196
m
7,205 ft
Prominence
155 m
Isolation
6.0 km
Coordinates
36.3934° S,
148.3148° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Twynam is a mountain located on the Main Range, part of the Great Dividing Range, in the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. The mountain is located close the border between New South Wales and Victoria. With an elevation of 2,195 metres (7,201 ft) above sea level, Mount Twynam is the 3rd-highest mountain on mainland Australia. It is located 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north-east of Mount Kosciuszko. The mountain is large but unimposing, and has good and far-reaching views over Blue Lake Cirque and the Western Falls. Despite being relatively accessible by track, it is rarely visited. The mountain forms a watershed for the Snowy River to the southeast and the Geehi River to the northwest.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Twynam | 2,131 m | SE 129° | 0.7 km |
| Tenison Woods Knoll | 2,134 m | W 282° | 1.3 km |
| Mount Anton | 2,015 m | NE 47° | 1.7 km |
| Watsons Crags | 2,029 m | NW 309° | 2.4 km |
| Mount Sentinel | 1,917 m | W 264° | 2.5 km |
| Carruthers Peak | 2,145 m | SW 229° | 2.8 km |