Castle Crag (Tasmania)
The Castle Crag, also known as the Falling Mountain, is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. The mountain is part of the Du Cane Range and is situated within the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The mountain is a major feature of the national park and is a popular venue with bush walkers and mountain climbers.
| Castle Crag | |
|---|---|
| Falling Mountain | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,482 m (4,862 ft) |
| Listing | 20th highest mountain in Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 41°54′36″S 146°05′24″E |
| Geography | |
Castle Crag Location in Tasmania | |
| Location | Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia |
| Parent range | Du Cane |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Mountain type | Dolerite |
With an elevation of 1,482 metres (4,862 ft) above sea level, the mountain is the twentieth highest mountain in Tasmania.
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