Australia is country that features diverse landscape. From forests and deserts to beaches and mountains, you can find it all here. One of the significant features of the Australian landscape is its mountains. The mountains in Australia add an altogether different dimension to the
landscape of the country and at the same time is also one of the chief tourist attractions in the country. Some of the well known mountains in Australia are Snowy Mountains, Mount Gungarten, Wilson's Peak, and Mount Kosciusko.
Located in southern part of New South Wales, Snowy Mountains form a part of the larger Australian Alps and the Great Dividing Range. It is the highest mountain range of Australia and boast of Australia's tallest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko. The region is well known for grazing and skiing. It is also the largest producer of fine wools, lamb and stud cattle and sheep. The major tourist attraction of the place is the high country that is replete with Australia's premier ski fields. There are also lakes, dams and hydro power stations in the region, all of which are part of the Snowy River Hydro Electric project.
Mount Gungarten is a part of the Great Dividing Range near Australia's east coast. It is located near Whites River Hut in Kosciuszko National Park. During summer many tourists climb the peak and enjoy spectacular views of the Kosciuszko National Park. During winter the entire mountain is covered by snow and becomes a major backcountry skiing site.
Located in Queensland, Wilson's Peak is a step mountain that is covered with dense rainforests. The mountain is significant as it is the intersection point of the Great Dividing Range with the McPherson Range. The local Aboriginals refer to the mountain as "Jirramen" that means knee in Aboriginal language.
Mount Kosciusko is the highest mountain peak in Australia. The height of the mountain is 7,310 ft or 2,228 m. It is a part of the Snowy Mountains of the Australian Alps and is situated in the Kosciusko National Park. The mountain was named after Tadeusz Kosciuszko in the year in the year 1860.
Besides these mountains there are also other mountains in the country like Mount Jagungal, Mount_Townsend, Mount Kaputar, Mount Keira, Mount Tilga, Mount Gravatt, Mount Tamborine, Mount Nebo and many more.
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