Mount Thetis is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. It is part of the Pelion Range and is situated within the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. It is a major feature of the national park, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers and mountain climbers.
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,482 m (4,862 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 285 m (935 ft)[1] |
Isolation | 2.97 km (1.85 mi)[1] |
Listing | 20th highest mountain in Tasmania |
Coordinates | 41°51′36″S 145°59′24″E[2] |
Geography | |
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, Mount Thetis is the twentieth-highest mountain in Tasmania.
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Ben Lomond Range |
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Wellington Range |
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