The Castle Crag, also known as the Falling Mountain,
[ is a ]mountain
A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited summit area, and is usually highe ...
in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania
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, Australia. The mountain is part of the Du Cane Range
The Du Cane Range is a mountain range in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia.
An unnamed peak on the main ridge of the Du Cane Range has an elevation of above sea level and is the eleventh highest mountain peak in Tasmania. ...
and is situated within the 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. Ma ...
. The mountain is a major feature of the national park and is a popular venue with bush walkers and mountain climbers.
With an elevation of above sea level, the mountain is the twentieth highest mountain in Tasmania.
See also
* List of highest mountains of Tasmania
References
External links
Parks Tasmania
Mountains of Tasmania
Central Highlands (Tasmania)
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
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