Gulaga / Mount Dromedary

Gulaga, dual-named as Mount Dromedary and also referred to as Mount Gulaga, is a mountain located in the south coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It rises above the village of Central Tilba and is within the Gulaga National Park. At its highest point, it measures 806 metres (2,644 ft) above sea level.

Mount Dromedary / Gulaga
Mount Dromedary
Mount Dromedary / Gulaga from Barunguba / Montague Island
Highest point
Elevation806 m (2,644 ft)
Coordinates36°18′S 150°02′E
Geography
Mount Dromedary / Gulaga
Location in New South Wales
LocationSouth Coast region of New South Wales, Australia
Geology
Age of rockCretaceous
Mountain typeIgneous extinct volcano
Last eruption60 million years ago

Najanuka / Little Dromedary Mountain, also dual-named, lies 6.37 km (3.96 mi) to the south-east, and both mountains are of great significance to the local Aboriginal people, the Dhurga-speaking Yuin people. The area features the southernmost subtropical rainforest in New South Wales.

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