Pelion Range

Pelion range

The Pelion Range from Mount Oakleigh
Highest point
Peak Mount Ossa
Elevation 1,617 m (5,305 ft)
Geography
Country Australia
State Tasmania
Region Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Range coordinates 41°50′S 146°02′E / 41.83°S 146.03°E / -41.83; 146.03Coordinates: 41°50′S 146°02′E / 41.83°S 146.03°E / -41.83; 146.03
Geology
Type of rock Dolerite

The Pelion Range is a mountain range in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia, named after Mount Pelion in Greece. The Overland Track passes over the range through the Pelion Gap and consequently several peaks are popular walks. The range features a number of the highest mountains in Tasmania.

Geology

It is mainly composed of Jurassic Dolerite.

References

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