Mount Massif 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.

Mount Massif
Mount Massif is located in Tasmania
Mount Massif
Mount Massif
Location in Tasmania
Highest point
Elevation1,514 m (4,967 ft)[1][2]
Prominence204 m (669 ft)[2]
Isolation2.57 km (1.60 mi)[2]
Listing13th highest mountain in Tasmania[2]
Coordinates41°54′00″S 146°02′24″E / 41.90000°S 146.04000°E / -41.90000; 146.04000 (Mount Massif)[3]
Geography
LocationCentral 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

With an elevation of 1,514 metres (4,967 ft) above sea level, it is the thirteenth highest mountain in Tasmania.[2] It is a major feature of the national park, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers and mountain climbers.

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  1. ^ "LISTmap (Mount Massif)". Department of Primary Industries and Water. Government of Tasmania. Retrieved 25 March 2008.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Mount Massif, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Mount Massif (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.

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