Pigeon House Mountain Explained

Pigeon House Mountain
Other Name:Aboriginal

Didthul

Elevation M:720
Map:New South Wales
Label Position:left
Location:New South Wales, Australia
Range:Budawang Range
Coordinates:-35.3493°N 150.265°W

Pigeon House Mountain (Aboriginal: Didthul) is a mountain at an elevation of on the Budawang Range that is situated within the Morton National Park, located on the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.

The prominent remnant of a two tier sandstone structure, the nearest town is Milton. Pigeon House Mountain is a popular walking destination, taking an average of three to four hours for a complete ascent and descent from the car park.

Pigeon House Mountain is home to eastern grey kangaroos and superb lyrebirds.

Etymology

The mountain was first seen by Captain James Cook at 7 a.m. on 21 April 1770, during his voyage of discovery along Australia's eastern coast. Cook described -

The Aboriginal name for the mountain is Didthul, Didhol,[1] or Dithol[2] which means "woman's breast" on account of the distinctive shape of the mountain.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Didhol (Pigeon House Mountain). South Coast of NSW. Morningside web publishers. 9 October 2013.
  2. Book: The Budawang Committee . Pigeon House and beyond : a guide to the Budawang Range and environs . Budawang Committee . 0959338101.