Mount Ossa, Mountain summit in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia.
Mount Ossa rises to 1,617 meters above sea level, making it the highest peak of the Pelion Range within the Central Highlands region.
The mountain received its name from geologist Charles Gould in the 1860s, following the convention of using classical Greek names for Tasmanian landmarks.
The mountain area marks the boundary between Big River and Northern Tasmanian Aboriginal nations, with stone tools discovered at nearby locations.
The climbing track to Mount Ossa starts at Pelion Gap, offering a three-hour return trip through the marked path of the Overland Track.
The mountain's status as Tasmania's highest point remained unconfirmed until an aerial survey in 1954 definitively measured its elevation.
Location: Tasmania
Location: Meander Valley Council
Elevation above the sea: 1,617 m
GPS coordinates: -41.87072,146.03297
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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