Wellington Range
Mountain range in Tasmania, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Wellington Range is a mountain range located in the southeast region of Tasmania, Australia. The range is mainly composed of dolerite and features evidence of past glaciation.
Not to be confused with Wellington Range, Northern Territory.
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Wellington Range | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Kunanyi / Mount Wellington |
Elevation | 1,269 m (4,163 ft)[1] AHD |
Coordinates | 42°53′24″S 147°13′48″E[2] |
Geography | |
Location in Tasmania | |
Country | Australia |
State | Tasmania |
Range coordinates | 42°52′48″S 146°56′24″E[3] |
Geology | |
Type of rock | Dolerite |
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Prominent features in the range include the dual-named Kunanyi / Mount Wellington[4] at 1,269 metres (4,163 ft) above sea level,[1] Collins Cap, Collins Bonnet via Myrtle Forest, Trestle Mountain, Mount Marian, Mount Charles and Mount Patrick via Middle Hill. The Wellington Range is part of the Wellington Park Reserve.