List of mountains in the Australian Capital Territory facts for kids
Welcome to the amazing world of mountains in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)! This page lists all the mountains in the ACT that have an official name. These names are 'gazetted,' meaning they are officially recognized by the government. It's like giving a mountain its very own special name!
These mountains are important parts of the ACT's landscape. They offer incredible views, homes for wildlife, and places for people to explore. Many of them are part of special nature reserves or national parks.
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Discover the Mountains of the ACT
What Makes a Mountain Special?
Mountains are natural landforms that rise high above the surrounding area. They are usually much taller than hills. The height of a mountain is called its elevation. We measure this height from sea level. For example, a mountain might be 1,000 meters (about 3,280 feet) above sea level.
Each mountain also has a location on a map. This is like its address, using special numbers called coordinates. These numbers help us find the exact spot of the mountain anywhere in the world.
Exploring the ACT's Mountain Ranges
The mountains in the ACT are part of beautiful natural areas. Many are found within Canberra Nature Park, Namadgi National Park, or Bimberi Nature Reserve. These parks protect the environment and offer amazing places for hiking, enjoying nature, and seeing native Australian plants and animals. Some mountains are also important for scientific research or have special historical meaning.
List of ACT Mountains
Here is a list of the officially named mountains in the Australian Capital Territory. You can see their names, how high they are, where they are located, and some interesting facts about them.
| Mountain Name | Height (above sea level) | Location on Map | Interesting Facts or Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggie | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 35°28′S 148°46′E / 35.467°S 148.767°E | Part of Bimberi Nature Reserve |
| Ainslie | 843 m (2,766 ft) | 35°16′S 149°10′E / 35.267°S 149.167°E | Part of Canberra Nature Park |
| Arawang | 765 m (2,510 ft) | 35°22′S 149°3′E / 35.367°S 149.050°E | Part of Canberra Nature Park |
| Atkinson | 765 m (2,510 ft) | 35°20′S 149°19′E / 35.333°S 149.317°E | |
| Bimberi Peak | 1,912 m (6,273 ft) | 35°40′S 148°47′E / 35.667°S 148.783°E | Highest point in the ACT, part of Bimberi Nature Reserve |
| Black | 812 m (2,664 ft) | 35°16′S 149°6′E / 35.267°S 149.100°E | Part of Canberra Nature Park |
| Black Spring | 35°23′S 148°54′E / 35.383°S 148.900°E | ||
| Blundell | 35°18′S 148°51′E / 35.300°S 148.850°E | Part of Namadgi National Park | |
| Booroomba | 1,012 m (3,320 ft) | 35°30′S 149°0′E / 35.500°S 149.000°E | Part of Namadgi National Park |
| Brindabella Range | 35°33′S 148°46′E / 35.550°S 148.767°E | A mountain range on the western edge of the ACT | |
| Bullen Range | 35°22′S 148°58′E / 35.367°S 148.967°E | Part of Bullen Range Nature Reserve | |
| Burbidge | 1,720 m (5,640 ft) | 35°43′S 148°54′E / 35.717°S 148.900°E | Part of Namadgi National Park |
| Bushranger Hill | 35°24′S 148°47′E / 35.400°S 148.783°E | ||
| Clear | 1,603 m (5,259 ft) | 35°53′S 149°4′E / 35.883°S 149.067°E | |
| Cohen | 918 m (3,012 ft) | 35°18′S 149°21′E / 35.300°S 149.350°E | |
| Coree | 1,421 m (4,662 ft) | 35°18′S 148°48′E / 35.300°S 148.800°E | Part of Namadgi National Park |
| Domain | 1,506 m (4,941 ft) | 35°29′S 148°52′E / 35.483°S 148.867°E | |
| Franklin | 1,646 m (5,400 ft) | 35°29′S 148°46′E / 35.483°S 148.767°E | Part of Bimberi Nature Reserve |
| Gibraltar Peak | 1,038 m (3,406 ft) | 35°28′S 148°57′E / 35.467°S 148.950°E | Part of Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve |
| Gingera | 1,857 m (6,093 ft) | 35°34′S 148°47′E / 35.567°S 148.783°E | Part of Bimberi Nature Reserve |
| Ginini | 1,762 m (5,781 ft) | 35°32′S 148°46′E / 35.533°S 148.767°E | Part of Bimberi Nature Reserve |
| Gudgenby | 1,739 m (5,705 ft) | 35°46′S 148°55′E / 35.767°S 148.917°E | |
| Kelly | 1,829 m (6,001 ft) | 35°43′S 148°53′E / 35.717°S 148.883°E | |
| Little Bimberi | 1,650 m (5,410 ft) | 35°41′S 148°48′E / 35.683°S 148.800°E | |
| Little Ginini | 1,735 m (5,692 ft) | 35°33′S 148°46′E / 35.550°S 148.767°E | |
| Majura | 888 m (2,913 ft) | 35°14′S 149°11′E / 35.233°S 149.183°E | Part of Canberra Nature Park |
| McKeahnie | 1,496 m (4,908 ft) | 35°33.31′S 148°52.38′E / 35.55517°S 148.87300°E | Has a trig station (survey marker) |
| Mount McKeahnie | 1,602 m (5,256 ft) | 35°35′S 148°52′E / 35.583°S 148.867°E | |
| Mugga Mugga | 812 m (2,664 ft) | 35°21′S 149°8′E / 35.350°S 149.133°E | Part of Canberra Nature Park |
| Murray | 1,845 m (6,053 ft) | 35°41′S 148°47′E / 35.683°S 148.783°E | |
| Namadgi | 1,780 m (5,840 ft) | 35°42′S 148°53′E / 35.700°S 148.883°E | Part of Namadgi National Park |
| One Tree Hill | 863 m (2,831 ft) | 35°08′S 148°05′E / 35.133°S 148.083°E | Has a trig station |
| Painter | 742 m (2,434 ft) | 35°16′S 149°4′E / 35.267°S 149.067°E | Part of Canberra Nature Park |
| Pleasant | 663 m (2,175 ft) | 35°18′S 149°9′E / 35.300°S 149.150°E | Part of Canberra Nature Park |
| Reedy | 35°19′S 149°16′E / 35.317°S 149.267°E | ||
| Rob Roy | 1,094 m (3,589 ft) | 35°30′S 149°8′E / 35.500°S 149.133°E | Part of Canberra Nature Park |
| Scabby | 1,790 m (5,870 ft) | 35°46′S 148°51′E / 35.767°S 148.850°E | Part of Namadgi National Park |
| Sentry Box | 1,718 m (5,636 ft) | 35°50′S 148°54′E / 35.833°S 148.900°E | Part of Namadgi National Park |
| Shanahans | 1,411 m (4,629 ft) | 35°50′S 149°1′E / 35.833°S 149.017°E | Part of Namadgi National Park |
| Stromlo | 770 m (2,530 ft) | 35°19′S 149°0′E / 35.317°S 149.000°E | Home to the Mount Stromlo Observatory |
| Taylor | 856 m (2,808 ft) | 35°22′S 149°5′E / 35.367°S 149.083°E | Part of Canberra Nature Park |
| Tennent | 1,375 m (4,511 ft) | 35°33′S 149°3′E / 35.550°S 149.050°E | Part of Namadgi National Park |
| The Pimple | 1,460 m (4,790 ft) | 35°26′S 148°51′E / 35.433°S 148.850°E | Part of Namadgi National Park |
| Tidbinbilla | 1,583 m (5,194 ft) | 35°27′S 148°52′E / 35.450°S 148.867°E | Part of Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve |
| Tuggeranong Hill | 855 m (2,805 ft) | 35°27′S 149°6′E / 35.450°S 149.100°E | |
| Wanniassa | 809 m (2,654 ft) | 35°24′S 149°7′E / 35.400°S 149.117°E | Part of Canberra Nature Park |
| Yankee Hat | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | 35°45′S 148°56′E / 35.750°S 148.933°E | Part of Namadgi National Park |
| Yarara | 1,241 m (4,072 ft) | 35°42′S 149°6′E / 35.700°S 149.100°E |
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