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Coordinates: 41°55′48″S 146°03′36″E / 41.93000°S 146.06000°E / -41.93000; 146.06000 (The Acropolis)
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'''The Acropolis''' is a [[mountain]] in the [[Central Highlands (Tasmania)|Central Highlands]] region of [[Tasmania]], [[Australia]]. Situated in the [[Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park]], the mountain is part of the [[Du Cane Range]].
'''The Acropolis''' is a [[mountain]] in the [[Central Highlands (Tasmania)|Central Highlands]] region of [[Tasmania]], [[Australia]]. Situated in the [[Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park]], the mountain is part of the [[Du Cane Range]].
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==See also==
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* [[List of highest mountains of Tasmania]]
* [[List of highest mountains of Tasmania]]


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* [http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/ Parks Tasmania]
* [http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/ Parks Tasmania]
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* {{cite journal |url=http://eprints.utas.edu.au/3626/1/KK_mtn_glac_St_Clair.pdf |title=Mountain geomorphology and the Last Glaciation at Lake St Clair |journal=Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania |volume=126 |pages=47–57 |publisher=Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, [[University of Tasmania]] |date=1992 |accessdate=7 June 2015 |author=Kiernan , Kevin |oclc=271191704 }}


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Revision as of 08:54, 2 April 2022

For other uses, see Acropolis (disambiguation).

The Acropolis
The south face of The Acropolis
Highest point
Elevation1,481 m (4,859 ft)[1][2]
Prominence171 m (561 ft)[2]
Isolation0.99 km (0.62 mi)[2]
Listing22nd highest mountain in Tasmania[2]
Coordinates41°55′48″S 146°03′36″E / 41.93000°S 146.06000°E / -41.93000; 146.06000 (The Acropolis)[3]
Geography
The Acropolis is located in Tasmania
The Acropolis
The Acropolis
Location in Tasmania
StandortCentral Highlands Tasmania, Australia
Parent rangeDu Cane
Topo map4235 Du Cane 1:25000
Geology
Age of rockJurassic
Mountain typeDolerite
Climbing
Easiest routeWalk / hike via the Overland Track

The Acropolis is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. Situated in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the mountain is part of the Du Cane Range.

With an elevation of 1,481 metres (4,859 ft) above sea level, it is within the top twenty-five highest mountains in Tasmania.[2] It is a major feature of the national park, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers and mountain climbers.

The word acropolis means a high city or citadel.

See also

References

  1. ^ "LISTmap (The Acropolis)". Department of Primary Industries and Water. Government of Tasmania. Retrieved 9 February 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d e "The Acropolis, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  3. ^ "The Acropolis (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.


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