Eldon Range
The Eldon Range is a mountain range located in the west coast region of Tasmania, Australia.
| Eldon Range | |
|---|---|
Eldon Peak (left side) from the air from the north, looking south towards Lake Burbury and West Coast Range on right | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Eldon Peak |
| Elevation | 1,440 m (4,720 ft) AHD |
| Coordinates | 41°58′12″S 145°43′48″E |
| Geography | |
Eldon Peak Location in Tasmania, Australia | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | West Coast |
| Range coordinates | 41°58′48″S 145°46′12″E |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Type of rock | Dolerite |
The range is located at the north eastern edge of Lake Burbury and is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area which includes the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
The range is east of the main line of the West Coast Range and runs at right angle to it in a west–east direction. It is separated from that range by the King River valley and is bordered by the Eldon River to the north and west.
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