Adamsons Peak
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Prominence474 m (1,555 ft)[1]
| Adamson's Peak | |
|---|---|
  Adamson's Peak Location in Tasmania, Australia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,225 m (4,019 ft)AHD[1] |
| Prominence | 474 m (1,555 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 43°21′03″S 146°49′27″E / 43.35071°S 146.82403°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Southern Tasmania, Australia |
| Parent range | Hartz Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Jurassic |
| Mountain type | Dolerite |
Adamson's Peak is a mountain in the Hartz Mountains National Park in southern Tasmania, Australia. With an elevation of 1,225 metres (4,019 ft) above sea level,[1][2] it is the 55th highest mountain in Tasmania. It is a prominent feature of the national park, appearing as an elegant double-peaked pyramid from the perspective of Esperance Bay, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers.
The hike up Adamson's Peak crosses a range of vegetation types, including dry and wet sclerophyll forest, and montane vegetation.
