Mount Achilles 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 ...
that is part of the
Du Cane Range, located in 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 ...
in
Tasmania
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Australia. With an elevation of
above sea level, the peak is the 46th highest mountain in Tasmania.
Mount Achilles consists of two main summits, the highest is known as 'Achilles Heel', and the other is referred to as 'Perrins Bluff'.
It is located in the more northern part of the park, and almost due east of
Zeehan It is a major feature of the national park, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers and
mountain climbers.
See also
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List of mountains in Tasmania
References
External links
Parks Tasmania
Achilles
In Greek mythology, Achilles ( ) or Achilleus ( grc-gre, Ἀχιλλεύς) was a hero of the Trojan War, the greatest of all the Greek warriors, and the central character of Homer's '' Iliad''. He was the son of the Nereid Thetis and Pele ...
Central Highlands (Tasmania)
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