Mount Twynam, Mountain summit in Snowy Mountains, Australia
Mount Twynam is a mountain summit in the Great Dividing Range of New South Wales, standing at 2,195 meters elevation. The peak provides views over Blue Lake Cirque and ranks among Australia's highest mainland mountains.
The mountain was surveyed during the colonial period and has maintained its ranking as the third-highest mainland peak in Australia. Accurate mapping of this high country was an important aspect of early European exploration.
The mountain lies within traditional Aboriginal lands where Indigenous peoples traveled these high country regions for millennia. Visitors walking to the summit can sense this ancient connection to the landscape.
Visitors access the summit via marked trails through Kosciuszko National Park, with the most favorable conditions during summer months. Proper preparation and equipment are important since conditions at elevation can change quickly.
The mountain forms a natural watershed boundary between the Snowy River to the southeast and the Geehi River to the northwest. This hydrological dividing line makes it geographically significant for understanding the region's water flow.
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