The Du Cane Range is a
mountain range
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in the
Central Highlands region of
Tasmania
Tasmania (; palawa kani: ''Lutruwita'') is an island States and territories of Australia, state of Australia. It is located to the south of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait. The sta ...
,
Australia
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.
An unnamed peak on the main ridge of the Du Cane Range has an elevation of
above sea level
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and is the eleventh
highest mountain peak in Tasmania. Major peaks in the range include
The Acropolis
The Acropolis of Athens (; ) is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece, and contains the remains of several Ancient Greek architecture, ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, ...
,
Mount Geryon
Mount Geryon is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of the Australian state of Tasmania. The mountain is part of the Du Cane Range and is situated within the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
With two peaks, Mount Geryon Nor ...
,
The Parthenon
The Parthenon (; ; ) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered a ...
,
Mount Eros,
Mount Hyperion,
Mount Massif
Mount Massif is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. Situated in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the mountain is part of the Du Cane Range.
With an elevation of above sea level, it is the thirt ...
,
Mount Achilles, and Falling Mountain. Tasmania's highest peak at an elevation of is nearby, but not in the Du Cane Range.
The range is a major feature of the
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Cradle Mountain–Lake St Clair National Park is located in the Central Highlands area of Tasmania (Australia), Northwest of Hobart. The park contains many walking trails, and is where hikes along the well-known Overland Track usually begin. M ...
, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers and
mountain climbers.
The Du Cane Range was named in honour of Sir
Charles Du Cane
Sir Charles Du Cane (5 December 1825 – 25 February 1889) was a British Conservative Party (UK), Conservative Party politician and colonial administrator who was a Member of Parliament (United Kingdom), Member of Parliament between 1852 and 18 ...
, , the
Governor of Tasmania
The governor of Tasmania is the representative in the Australian state of Tasmania of the monarch, currently King Charles III. The incumbent governor is Barbara Baker, who was appointed in June 2021. The official residence of the governor is Gov ...
from 1874 to 1878.
See also
*
List of highest mountains of Tasmania
The Australian island state of Tasmania has a diverse range of geography but a prominent feature is the mountains of the island.
Overall Tasmania is comparatively low-lying with the highest point at . Tasmania has ten peaks over the height of . ...
References
External links
Parks Tasmania*
Mountain ranges of Tasmania
Central Highlands (Tasmania)
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
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