The Pelion Range is a mountain range in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia.
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The Pelion Range from Mount Oakleigh | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Ossa |
| Elevation | 1,617 m (5,305 ft)AHD [1][2][3] |
| Coordinates | 41°52′12″S 146°01′48″E |
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Location in Tasmania | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park |
| Range coordinates | 41°50′S 146°02′E |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Type of rock | Dolerite |
The range is named after Mount Pelion in Greece. The Overland Track passes over the range through the Pelion Gap and consequently several peaks are popular walks. The range features a number of the highest mountains in Tasmania, including the state's highest peak, Mount Ossa, with an elevation of 1,617 metres (5,305 ft) above sea level.[1][2]
The range is mainly composed of Jurassic Dolerite.
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