Mount Hotham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Hotham |
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Mount Hotham, view from the summit in 2007.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,862 metres (6,109 ft) AHD |
| Prominence | 242 metres (794 ft) AHD |
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| Location | Victoria, Australia |
| Parent range | Victorian Alps, Great Dividing Range |
Mount Hotham is a well-known mountain in Victoria, Australia. It is part of the Victorian Alps, which are themselves a section of the much larger Great Dividing Range. This mountain is about 357 kilometres (222 mi) northeast of Melbourne.
Mount Hotham is named after Charles Hotham. He was the Governor of Victoria from 1854 to 1855. The main road near the mountain is called the Great Alpine Road.
Mountain Facts
Mount Hotham reaches a height of 1,862 metres (6,109 ft). This measurement uses the AHD, which is a standard way to measure heights in Australia.
Hotham Alpine Resort
Hotham Alpine Resort is a popular place for skiing and snowboarding. It is built on the slopes of Mount Hotham and other nearby mountains. Many people visit the resort during winter to enjoy snow sports.
Images for kids
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Mount Hotham summit panorama looking north
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Hotham Village in 2008
