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East Mount Barren
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Highest point
Elevation 311 m (1,020 ft)
Geography
Location Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia
Parent range Barren Range

East Mount Barren is a cool mountain in Western Australia. It's part of the Barren Range, which is inside the amazing Fitzgerald River National Park. This mountain is made of a strong rock called quartzite.

A famous explorer named Matthew Flinders saw and named East Mount Barren on January 6, 1802. He also named two other mountains nearby: West Mount Barren and Middle Mount Barren. He called them "Barren" because they looked quite empty and rocky.

About East Mount Barren

East Mount Barren stands tall at 311 meters (about 1,020 feet) above sea level. It's a great spot for adventurers who love nature. The mountain is a key part of the beautiful landscape in the Goldfields-Esperance region.

Exploring the Mountain

If you love hiking, there's a walking track up East Mount Barren. This track climbs about 200 meters (656 feet) to the very top. From the summit, you get amazing views! You can see the coast stretching from the Doubtful Islands all the way to Mason Point. You can also see about 50 kilometers (31 miles) inland. It's a perfect place to take awesome photos.

Unique Plants and Wildlife

East Mount Barren is super special because of its unique plants. Many plant species grow only here and nowhere else in the world! Scientists call these plants "endemic."

Some of these special plants include:

Other interesting plants you might find are the Acacia argutifolia (East Barrens wattle) and the Banksia speciosa (showy banksia). These plants have adapted to live in this unique environment. It's like a natural treasure chest of rare plants!

Images for kids

  • View east from summit of East Mount Barren

    View looking east from the top of the mountain

  • View west from summit of East Mount Barren

    View looking west from the top of the mountain

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