Mount Gould is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. 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 bushwalkers and mountain climbers.
Mount Gould | |
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The north faces of Mount Gould (left) and The Minotaur (right) in the early morning light | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,491 m (4,892 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 355 m (1,165 ft)[1] |
Isolation | 5.2 km (3.2 mi)[1] |
Listing | 18th highest mountain in Tasmania |
Coordinates | 41°58′12″S 146°02′24″E[2] |
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![]() ![]() Mount Gould Location in Tasmania | |
Location | Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia |
Parent range | Du Cane |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Jurassic |
Mountain type | Dolomite |
With an elevation of 1,485 metres (4,872 ft) above sea level,[1] it is the 18th highest mountain in Tasmania.
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Arthur Range |
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Ben Lomond Range |
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Du Cane Range |
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