Mount Ragoona, sometimes Mount Rogoonga,
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in the southern region of the Walls of Jerusalem National Park
The Walls of Jerusalem National Park is a national park located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. The park is located approximately northwest of Hobart, east of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, and west o ...
in Tasmania
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, Australia
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. The mountain, with an elevation of above sea level
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,[ is virtually surrounded by four large lakes; Myrtle, Meston, Louisa and Adelaide. The mountain rises from the shores of Lake Myrtle.
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Location and features
The mountain summit is at grid reference 334619 UTM Zone 55S and high resolution topographical information is available on Tasmap Tasmap is the main government authority for the state of Tasmania in Australia for the mapping and management of land information systems for the state.
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Cathedral (4236) 1:25000. Directly below its sheer cliff face to the immediate west is Lake Myrtle and further west lies Chalice Lake and then Cathedral Mountain, due north is Lake Bill, somewhat distant to the northeast but dominant are the Walls of Jerusalem and due south are The Mountains of Jupiter.
Nearby visible mountains include Cathedral Mountain, Mount Pelion East
Mount Pelion East is a mountain located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. The mountain is situated within the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
With an elevation of above sea level, the mountain is the 25 h ...
, Walls of Jerusalem, The Acropolis
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, and Mount Geryon
Mount Geryon is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of the Australian state of Tasmania. The mountain is part of the Du Cane Range and is situated within the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
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On the track from Lake Myrtle to Lake Meston shown on the Cathedral Tasmap and at the approximate gridpoint 355624 UTM 55S, a poorly cairned pad follows an eastern ridge towards the summit of Mount Ragoona.
Gallery
Image:Ragoona & Lake Myrtle.jpg, Mount Ragoona and Lake Myrtle
Image:Ragoona reflections.jpg, Mount Ragoona reflections
Image:Myrtle reflections.jpg, Lake Myrtle reflections
Image:The Acropolis & Mt Geryon.jpg, The Acropolis and Mount Geryon
Image:Pelion West, East & Paddy's Nut.jpg, Pelion West, East and Paddys Nut
Image:from Ragoona looking SW.jpg, Spectacular mountain views to the south-west
Image:Ragoona looking down on Lake Myrtle.jpg, Looking down on Lake Myrtle from near the summit
See also
* Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is located in the Central Highlands area of Tasmania (Australia), northwest of Hobart. The park contains many walking trails, and is where hikes along the well-known Overland Track usually begin. Majo ...
* List of highest mountains of Tasmania
The Australian island state of Tasmania has a diverse range of geography but a prominent feature is the mountains of the island.
Overall Tasmania is comparatively low-lying with the highest point at . Tasmania has ten peaks over the height of . ...
References
Ragoona
Walls of Jerusalem National Park
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