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Barn Bluff is a mountain located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. The mountain is situated in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park at the junction of the easternmost points of the Murchison and Mackintosh river catchments.
| Barn Bluff | |
|---|---|
 Barn Bluff from Waterfall Valley | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,559 m (5,115 ft)[1][2] |
| Prominence | 622 m (2,041 ft)[2] |
| Isolation | 12.78 km (7.94 mi)[2] |
| Listing | 4th highest mountain in Tasmania[2] |
| Coordinates | 41°43′12″S 145°55′12″E[3] |
| Geography | |
  Barn Bluff Location in Tasmania | |
| Location | Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia |
| Parent range | Cradle Cirque - Bluff Cirque |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Mountain type | Dolerite |
| Climbing | |
| Normal route | Walk / hike via the Overland Track |
At 1,559 metres (5,115 ft) above sea level it is the fourth highest mountain in Tasmania,[2] exceeding the height of the more famous Cradle Mountain by 14 metres (46 ft).
The Barn Bluff is frequently snow-covered, sometimes even in summer. This mountain is perhaps the most prominent peak of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park[4] and is visible from most areas and stands on its own, well away from other peaks. It is a popular venue for bushwalkers and mountain climbers, accessible via a side trip from the Overland Track. The path is moderate to difficult and has very steep sections, with boulder scrambling toward summit. The route is marked by cairns.[5]
The mountain was formed by glacial action and erosion and is characterised, for the most part, by the dolerite slabs and boulders typical of the alpine regions of the state. Many of the summits in Tasmania are rather obscure tors perched only slightly higher than the alpine plateau on which they sit. Barn Bluff, like Cradle Mountain, presents a classic summit. The mountain's nearest neighbours are quite distant and, therefore, the 360-degree panorama from the summit is uninterrupted and spectacular.[4]
See also
- Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
- List of highest mountains of Tasmania
References
- "LISTmap (Barn Bluff)". Department of Primary Industries and Water. Government of Tasmania. Retrieved 10 October 2007.
- "Barn Bluff, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- "Barn Bluff (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- "Barn Bluff". Summitpost.org. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- "Overland Track: Daily walk notes". Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service. Government of Tasmania. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Barn Bluff. |
- Tasmanian parks
- SummitPost entry for Barn Bluff
- Track notes for Barn Bluff
- Frank Hurley photograph in National Library online collection
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На других языках
[de] Barn Bluff (Tasmanien)
Der Barn Bluff ist ein Berg im Westen des australischen Bundesstaates Tasmanien. Er liegt im Nordteil des Cradle-Mountain-Lake-St.-Clair-Nationalparks südlich des Cradle Mountain und bildet die Grenze der Einzugsgebiete des Murchison River und des Mackintosh River.- [en] Barn Bluff
[es] Barn Bluff
Barn Bluff es una montaña situada en el Parque nacional Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair en las Tierras Altas Centrales de Tasmania en la unión de los puntos más orientales de los ríos Murchison y Mackintosh.[fr] Barn Bluff
Barn Bluff est une montagne située dans le Parc national de Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair au centre de la Tasmanie à la jonction des bassins hydrographiques de la Murchison River et la Mackintosh River[it] Barn Bluff
Il Barn Bluff[1][2] è una montagna situata nella regione delle Central Highlands della Tasmania, in Australia. Situata nel Parco nazionale del monte Cradle e del lago St Clair, all'incrocio dei punti più orientali dei bacini idrografici del fiume Murchison e del Mackintosh, raggiunge i 1 559 metri sul livello del mare. Grazie a questo dato, risulta la quarta cima più elevata della Tasmania,[1] superando in altezza il più famoso monte Cradle di 14 metri. L'isolamento topografico è pari a 12,78 km.[1][ru] Барн-Блафф (гора)
Барн-Блафф (англ. Barn Bluff) — гора, расположенная в северной части национального парка Крейдл-Маунтин — Лейк-Сент-Клэр, находящегося на территории острова (и одноимённого штата) Тасмания, входящего в состав Австралии. Этот парк является частью территории, называемой «Дикая природа Тасмании» (англ. Tasmanian Wilderness), являющейся объектом Всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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