The Acropolis (mountain)
| The Acropolis | |
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The south face of The Acropolis
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,481 m (4,859 ft) |
| Prominence | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Isolation | 0.99 km (0.62 mi) |
| Listing | 22nd highest mountain in Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 41°55′48″S 146°03′36″E / 41.93000°S 146.06000°ECoordinates: 41°55′48″S 146°03′36″E / 41.93000°S 146.06000°E |
| Geography | |
 The Acropolis
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| Location | Central Highlands Tasmania, Australia |
| Parent range | Du Cane |
| Topo map | 4235 Du Cane 1:25000 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Jurassic |
| Mountain type | Dolerite |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Walk / hike via the Overland Track |
The Acropolis is a mountain in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia. Situated in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, the mountain is part of the Du Cane Range.
With an elevation of 1,481 metres (4,859 ft) above sea level, it is within the top twenty-five highest mountains in Tasmania. It is a major feature of the national park, and is a popular venue with bushwalkers and mountain climbers.
The word acropolis means a high city or citadel.
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