Mount Barrow

Mount Barrow is a mountain peak in northeastern Tasmania rising to approximately 1,400 meters elevation. The landscape transitions from temperate rainforest at lower levels to alpine terrain at the summit, marked by distinctive dark dolerite rock formations.

Early explorers in the 19th century documented this landscape and the challenges of reaching the mountain. Their journeys helped establish the first routes to the summit.

The mountain held spiritual and practical importance for Aboriginal peoples who knew this region for thousands of years. Visitors can sense this heritage through the landscape itself and the stories connected to it.

An unpaved road leads to the summit requiring a sturdy vehicle designed for rough terrain. Visitors should be prepared for challenging driving conditions and changing weather at higher elevations.

The summit houses broadcasting facilities that transmit television and radio signals across the northeastern region. These installations sit quietly above the tree line and connect this remote location to the wider world.

Location: Tasmania

Elevation above the sea: 1,413 m

GPS coordinates: -41.37624,147.41807

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02