Mount Curdie is a mountain in the Northern Territory of Australia, with an altitude of 958 metres (3,143 ft) AHD . It is the highest peak in the Curdie Range, which is a section of the Petermann Ranges. The mountain is located on the southern bank of the Hull River, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Kaḻṯukatjara. The Great Central Road passes nearby to the north. At the base of the mountain is the valley through which the Hull River flows. The valley contains a place known to local Aboriginal people as Tjunti, where Lasseter's Cave is located.

Mount Curdie
Mount Curdie Location in the Northern Territory
Highest point
Elevation	958 m (3,143 ft)AHD
Coordinates	25°3′S 129°25′E
Naming
Etymology	Dr Daniel Curdie
Geography
Location	Northern Territory, Australia
Parent range	Petermann Ranges
Climbing
Easiest route	Hike

Ernest Giles named Mount Curdie on 13 March 1874, during his first journey through the Petermann Ranges. He named it after Dr Daniel Curdie, a subscriber to Giles' fund for his expedition.[1] After climbing to the top of Mount Curdie, Giles also gave names to other peaks in the Petermann Ranges, including Mounts Fagan and Miller further to the east.[2]

See also

• List of mountains of the Northern Territory

References

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