Artillery Knob, Mountain summit in Meander Valley, Australia.
Artillery Knob is a mountain in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, in the Central Highlands of Tasmania, reaching 1,216 metres. It stands north of Cradle Mountain, at the northern edge of the park, and is the 57th highest mountain in Tasmania.
Artillery Knob is listed as the 29th highest mountain in Tasmania in German sources and the 57th in English ones, a discrepancy that reflects differing summit lists. It lies north of Cradle Mountain, on the northern edge of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, and rises to 1,216 metres.
Artillery Knob is a popular destination for bushwalkers and mountaineers exploring the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. The name comes from the mountain's shape, which resembles the knob of a cannon. Visitors can spot the mountain's rocky summit rising above the surrounding alpine vegetation.
Visitors should bring weatherproof clothing and check conditions before heading up, as mountain conditions can shift rapidly in higher elevations. Good footwear is important for staying safe on uneven ground.
Artillery Knob is the 57th highest mountain in Tasmania according to the English Wikipedia article, while the German article ranks it 29th among the state's highest peaks. It stands north of Cradle Mountain, on the northern edge of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, and is a popular objective for bushwalkers.
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