King Davids Peak

King Davids Peak, also known as the West Wall, is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. The mountain is situated in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park.

King Davids Peak
King Davids Peak
Location in Tasmania
Highest point
Elevation1,499 m (4,918 ft) AHD [1]
Prominence449 m (1,473 ft) [1]
Isolation21.07 km (13.09 mi) [1]
Listing16th highest mountain in Tasmania
Coordinates41°48′36″S 146°16′48″E [2]
Geography
LocationCentral Highlands, Tasmania, Australia
Geology
Age of rockJurassic
Mountain typedolorite

With an elevation of 1,499 metres (4,918 ft) above sea level,[1] it is the 16th highest mountain in Tasmania.

Like other features of the park, such as Herods Gate, Lake Salome, Solomons Jewels, Damascus Gate, the Pool of Bathesda, many features are named for places and people in the Bible. The mountain is named after the biblical ruler of Judea, King David. Its alternative name – The West Wall – is named after the West Wall in Jerusalem.

King Davids Peak is the most prominent feature of the national park, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers and mountain climbers.

See also

References
  1. "King Davids Peak, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  2. "King Davids Peak (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.


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