We all know perfectly well that Australia is an amazing continent, on which unique plants grow, and in national parks and forests live animals that are not found anywhere else on our planet. As for the terrain, most of Australia is on the Australian platform, and the process of mountain building has long been over. But here there are, albeit not high, mountain ranges. We set off for the Australian peaks to find out which mountain in Australia is the highest.
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Kosciusko (2228 m)
Australia's highest peak was named after the Polish politician and statesman Tadeusz Kosciuszko. And the first to whom the mountain peak was submitted was the famous Polish traveler, climber and geologist Pavel Strzelecki.
Mount Kosciuszko in Australia was previously called Townsend, but then it was decided to name the highest mountain of the continent by the name of a famous Pole, and the name Townsend was transferred to a neighboring peak.
It is located in the Australian Alps, and it is the highest mountain system in Australia. After the measurements, geographers found that this is also the highest point in Australia.
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Townsend (2209 m)
The Australians have an interesting tradition, everyone who rises Townsend takes a stone at the foot and carries it upstairs. The purpose of this unusual action is to equal the height of the Townsend with Mount Kosciuszko.
Mount Townsend, as the summit is called in English, was explored by Strzelecki in 1839, during his journey through the Australian Alps.
Its slopes are more gentle than that of Kosciuszko, so pulling a stone to its peak is not difficult.
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Twinem (2196 m)
The list of Australia's tallest mountains is continued by Tweenham, which rises 2,196 m above sea level.
Like the first two peaks, it is part of the Australian Alps, northwest of the Kosciuszko peak.
Note that despite the gentle slopes and accessibility, this place is rarely visited by tourists, and for professional climbers, it is not of interest due to the ease of routes.
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Tate (2068 m)
The mountain with a height of 2,068 m is snugly located on the main ridge of the Snowy Mountains, spread out in the state of South Wales.
The peak is unique in that it has two ridges extending from north to south, and at its foot lies a mirror of a beautiful lake with crystal clear water.
A low peak is located near the Gütega power station, and nearby is the village of Thredbo, from which tourists begin to climb Mount Tate.
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Gungartan (2068 m)
This beautiful mountain is the highest among those located outside the Main Range, although it is located, like many other peaks in the T. Kostyushko National Park.
In winter, the peak is covered with snow, and sparkles under the gentle rays of the Australian sun. Hiking trails are laid at the foot and slopes and small recreational areas are equipped.
Guangdan is most often visited by tourists in the summer, because from its top offers beautiful views of the natural park.
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Jagungal (2061 m)
Another point of the Main Dividing Range soared above sea level to a height of 2,061 meters.
Its uniqueness is that since the beginning of the twentieth century it has become a place of pilgrimage for climbers and skiers. In 1939, a hut was built on its slope, which can only be reached by skiing. This monument is one of the amazing sights of the highlands.
Comfortable ski resorts are equipped on the slopes, which attracts a large number of ski lovers to this part of Australia.
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Perisher (2058 m)
At this mountain, a little over 2 thousand meters high, is located one of the best and largest ski resorts in the Southern Hemisphere, which is visited annually by hundreds of thousands of tourists.
For a long time, the slopes of Perisher were used by aborigines for cattle grazing, and in the middle of the XIX century, crops were cultivated here.
The impetus for the development of the tourist center was the construction of a large power station in the Snow Mountains in the middle of the 20th century, and today the resort has several snow tracks of varying complexity. Here they laid the Olympic ski track.
8
Bogong (1986 m)
This is the highest point of the Australian state of Victoria, and the peak itself rises above the picturesque expanses of the Alpail Natural Park.
From the south of Bogong, the Big River separates from the general mountain massif, which forms an amazingly beautiful mountain valley. Before the Europeans arrived, Australian tribes lived at the foot of the mountain, who considered the mountain sacred.
The first European to climb the summit and explore Bogong was the German botanist and avid traveler Ferdinand Muller.
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Vetertop (1922 m)
Mount Feathertop is the second highest mountain in the Australian state of Victoria and is part of the Australian Alps, located entirely in the Alpine National Park. The peak rises to 1922 meters above sea level and is usually covered with snow from June to September. Unlike many other Victorian mountains, Mount Fetertop has steep hilltops rather than rounded ones.
The proximity of Mount Feartopt to Mount Hothom ski resort has made it a popular destination for backcountry skiing. In winter, a large snow layer usually forms along the top of the ridge.
10
Bimbury (1912 m)
Bimbury Peak is located on the Brindabella Range. The height of the peak from the base is just over 600 meters, but even an unprepared tourist can easily get there.
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Hotam (1861 m)
In the Victorian Alps, at an altitude of 1,861 m above sea level, the majestic peak of Hotham rises, named after the state governor Charles Hotham, who held this position in the middle of the XIX century.
Near the mountain passes the Great Alpine Road, it greatly simplifies tourists visiting this part of Australia.
An ultramodern ski resort operates at the foot and on the slopes of Khotam, and in the summer, many tourists come here to enjoy the clean air and get acquainted with the magnificent flora and fauna.
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Cradle (1545 m)
Majestic Cradle is located outside of mainland Australia on the island of Tasmania in the unique Cradle Mountain Nature Park - Lake St. Clare.
The uniqueness of the mountain lies in the fact that it was formed from dolerite columns, and due to its extraordinary beauty it is the main tourist attraction of the island.
You can easily climb to the top of Craidl at any time of the year. The highest point offers magnificent views of the national park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
13
Woodroff (1,435 m)
The highest peak of the state of South Australia in the very center of the continent is part of the Musgrave mountain system, being an integral part of the Australian plateau.
Prior to the arrival of Europeans, Aboriginal tribes lived here, and in 1873 the peak was explored and mapped. The English traveler named the mountain after the first general observer of the state, George Woodroff Goyder.
Traditionally, the name Ngarutarana was attached to the peak, and on some maps you can find exactly this name, which sometimes leads to confusion.
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Uluru
We conclude the journey with a unique rock formation, formed about 690 million years ago in the heart of Australia.
This massive orange-brown rock, due to its color, was called the "Red Mountain", and the first study and description was made in 1873 by William Gross. Near the rock from under the ground, a key beats, which made amazing caves in the cavity of the rock.
A smooth massive stone lies in the middle of the desert, and archaeologists suggest that in ancient times it was the object of worship of local tribes.
So we learned that the highest point in Australia is named after the Polish politician, and the highest point in Australia is in the Australian Alps mountain system. Australia's highest mountain compared to the mountain peaks of other continents is relatively low, but even these low mountain systems have their own charm and natural charm, attracting tens of thousands of tourists to the green continent.
We also advise you to read the most interesting article on our site most-beauty.ru about the most beautiful mountains of the Earth. Here you will see stunning photographs of unique natural sites.
Article author: Valery Skiba