The Hazards Explained

The Hazards
Photo Size:280
Map:Australia Tasmania
Map Size:280
Label Position:right
Map Relief:1
Location:East Coast Tasmania
Elevation M:485
Coordinates:-42.15°N 166°W
Type:Granite

The Hazards are a mountain range located in the Freycinet National Park on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia. The range is positioned between Coles Bay and Wineglass Bay and are said to be named after local whaler, African-American Captain Richard Hazard. The range consists of 5 mountains; Mayson (415 m), Amos (454 m), Dove (485 m), Baudin (413 m) and Parson (331 m).

Features and location

The Hazards are made of granite. Orthoclase, a pink feldspar, gives the mountains their pink tint.[1] The track to Wineglass Bay and lookout runs over the saddle between Mounts Mayson and Amos.

There is also a resort in Coles Bay utilising the name of the geographical feature,[2] and travel information also includes local information about locations from where the hazards can be viewed.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: TASMAP - Freycinet National Park. Department of Primary Industries and Water.
  2. Six practices have been shortlisted for The Hazards at Freycinet, a resort at Coles Bay.(Tasmania)(Brief Article) . . 1 July 2003 . Architecture Media . 92 . 4 . 14(1) . 44653494 . 0003-8725 .
  3. News: Hazards loom large . https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20100723140100/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/120949/20100724-0001/www.smh.com.au/travel/accommodation-reviews/hazards-loom-large-20100723-10nt7.html . dead . 23 July 2010 . . 24 July 2010 . 12 August 2015 .