Hillwood Volcano Explained

Hillwood Volcano
Elevation M:115
Range:Tamar River
Map:Australia Tasmania
Map Relief:1
Map Size:280
Location:Hillwood, Tasmania, Australia
Coordinates:-41.21°N 146.95°W

Hillwood Volcano is an extinct volcano located near Hillwood in Northern Tasmania Australia, with an elevation of above sea level.

Located on private property, the site was accessible to local rock climbing groups. It is known as the Checkerboard by local climbers. The property owner erected signage prior to 2022 prohibiting access to the climbs. It is believed that some climbers were leaving unwanted rubbish and causing damage to the property with their vehicles.

Geology

The Hillwood Volcano is a Tertiary Basaltic Outcrop to the Northwest of Murphys Hill. It features columnar basalts with small sparse vesicles containing zeolites.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hillwood quarry (Hillwood volcano), Craigburn, Hillwood, George Town municipality, Tasmania, Australia . mindat . 17 August 2023.