Du Cane Range Explained

Du Cane
Photo Size:280
Country:Australia
Region Type:State
Region:Tasmania
Highest:unnamed peak
Elevation M:1520
Geology:dolomite
Period:Jurassic
Map:Australia Tasmania
Map Relief:1
Map Size:280

The Du Cane Range is a mountain range in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia.

An unnamed peak on the main ridge of the Du Cane Range has an elevation of above sea level and is the eleventh highest mountain peak in Tasmania. Major peaks in the range include The Acropolis, Mount Geryon, The Parthenon, Mount Eros, Mount Hyperion, Mount Massif, Mount Achilles, and Falling Mountain. Tasmania's highest peak at an elevation of is nearby, but not in the Du Cane Range.[1]

The range is a major feature of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers and mountain climbers.

The Du Cane Range was named in honour of Sir Charles Du Cane,, the Governor of Tasmania from 1874 to 1878.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Map of Du Cane Range, TAS . Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia . 7 June 2015 .