The Castle Crag, also known as the Falling Mountain,[1] is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. The mountain is part of the Du Cane Range and is situated within the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The mountain is a major feature of the national park and is a popular venue with bush walkers and mountain climbers.
Castle Crag | |
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Falling Mountain[1] | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,482 m (4,862 ft) |
Listing | 20th highest mountain in Tasmania |
Coordinates | 41°54′36″S 146°05′24″E[2] |
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![]() ![]() Castle Crag Location in Tasmania | |
Location | Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia |
Parent range | Du Cane |
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Age of rock | Jurassic |
Mountain type | Dolerite |
With an elevation of 1,482 metres (4,862 ft) above sea level, the mountain is the twentieth highest mountain in Tasmania.
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