Mount Twynam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Twynam |
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Mount Twynam as seen from the top of Little Twynam.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,195 m (7,201 ft) |
| Prominence | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Isolation | 6.03 km (3.75 mi) |
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 Mount Twynam
Location in New South Wales
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| Location | Snowy Mountains, New South Wales, Australia |
| Parent range | Main Range, Great Dividing Range |
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| Easiest route | Walk (track) |
Mount Twynam is a cool mountain found in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Main Range, which is a section of the huge Great Dividing Range. This mountain is located near the border between New South Wales and Victoria.
Mount Twynam stands at 2,195 meters (about 7,201 feet) above sea level. This makes it the third-highest mountain on mainland Australia. It is only about 8 kilometers (5 miles) north-east of Mount Kosciuszko, which is Australia's highest peak.
Discover Mount Twynam
Mount Twynam is a large mountain, but it doesn't look too steep or difficult to climb. From its top, you can see amazing views of the Blue Lake Cirque and the Western Falls. Even though there are paths to reach it, not many people visit Mount Twynam.
What is a Watershed?
This mountain acts as a watershed. This means that rain and melted snow falling on one side of Mount Twynam flow into the Snowy River (towards the southeast). Water on the other side flows into the Geehi River (towards the northwest). It's like a natural dividing line for water!
Images for kids
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Topographic map of Mount Twynam, showing its shape and height.
