D'Aguilar Range
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| D'Aguilar | |
|---|---|
 Mount Archer in the northern D'Aguilar ranges, and Lake Somerset | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Tenison Woods Mountain |
| Elevation | 770 m (2,530 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Queensland |
| Region | South East Queensland |
| Range coordinates | 27°07′57″S 152°47′20″E / 27.1325°S 152.7889°E |
The D'Aguilar Range is a
Mountains
The D'Aguilar Range stretches from
Mountains in the range include
Mount D'Aguilar at 750 m above sea level is the second highest peak in the range. The highest point is Tenison Woods Mountain at 770 m.[2] This peak is not distinct and is not marked on old maps. The Congregation of the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration created a plaque on the summit to commemorate the naming of the mountain in 1974.[2] The year also marked the centenary of their order which was founded by J.E. Tenison Woods. Mermaid Mountain is the highest point in the southern sections at 396 m in elevation.[2] Well known lookouts on the range include McAfee's Lookout and Jolly's Lookout, both of which have views east across to Moreton Bay.[2]
Catchments
The
History
The range was named after Sir
Maiala National Park, the first national park on the range, was declared in 1930.[4]
See also
References
- ^ QLD Topographic Map Series 9444-21 http://qtopo.dnrm.qld.gov.au/QTopoMaps/Mapsheets/25k/QTopo_9444-21.pdf
- ^ ISBN 0-86439-036-X.
- ^ "D'Aguilar history". Galleries and Museums. Moreton Bay Regional Council. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Nature, culture and history". Department of Environment and Science. Government of Queensland. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ISBN 0-7345-1008-X.
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