Mother Cummings Peak
The Mother Cummings Peak is one of the prominent peaks on the Great Western Tiers located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia.
| Mother Cummings Peak | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,255 m (4,117 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 180 m (590 ft) [1] |
| Parent peak | Ironstone Mountain |
| Isolation | 11.89 km (7.39 mi) [1] |
| Listing | List of highest mountains of Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 41°40′39″S 146°32′37″E |
| Geography | |
  Mother Cummings Peak Location in Tasmania | |
| Location | Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia |
| Range coordinates | 41°55′48″S 147°10′12″E [2] |
| Parent range | Great Western Tiers |
With an estimated elevation of between 1,260 and 1,270 metres (4,134 and 4,167 ft) above sea level,[1][3] the summit of Cummings Head offers 360 degree views. The summit can be reached in about 1 – 2 hours (depending on fitness), and the track is rather steep. Two walking tracks lead to the summit: one from the north via Mole Creek, and the other from the south from the upper Meander Valley.
References
- "Cummings Head, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- "Great Western Tiers (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- "LISTmap (Mother Cummings Peak)". Tasmanian Government Department of Primary Industries and Water. Retrieved 29 February 2008.
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