Pelion Range
The Pelion Range is a mountain range in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia.
| Pelion Range | |
|---|---|
 The Pelion Range from Mount Oakleigh | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Ossa |
| Elevation | 1,617 m (5,305 ft) AHD [1][2][3] |
| Coordinates | 41°52′12″S 146°01′48″E |
| Geography | |
  Location in Tasmania | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park |
| Range coordinates | 41°50′S 146°02′E |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Type of rock | Dolerite |
The range is named after Mount Pelion in Greece. The Overland Track passes over the range through the Pelion Gap and consequently several peaks are popular walks. The range features a number of the highest mountains in Tasmania, including the state's highest peak, Mount Ossa, with an elevation of 1,617 metres (5,305 ft) above sea level.[1][2]
References
- "Mount Ossa, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- "National Geospatial Reference System (Peaks 1-20)". Australian Government. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
- "Mount Ossa". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
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