Scotts Peak
Template:Short description Template:Use Australian English Template:Use dmy dates
Scotts Peak is a mountain in South West Tasmania which is associated with the construction and flooding of the original Lake Pedder, as the lake now completely surrounds the peak.[1] It lies east of the Frankland Range and has an elevation of 669 metres.
There is a Scotts Peak Dam and a Scotts Peak Dam Road in the region.[2]
Scotts Peak is accessible by Scotts Peak Dam Road and the Lake Pedder boat ramp. Many people kayak across the reservoir to hike Scotts Peak.[3]
Climate
Due to its far south-western location, this site is frequently lashed by severe weather; with a mean annual wind speed of Script error: No such module "convert"., peaking at a mean of Script error: No such module "convert". in September. Cloud cover is likewise extreme, with precipitation falling on 269 days of the year and as much as 27 days in July. Snow is a common occurrence throughout the year and can even occur in the summer.
Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Further reading
- (1990) Draft recreation development plan : Strathgordon - Scotts Peak area. Hobart, Tas. : Department of Parks, Wildlife and Heritage.
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
Template:SouthWestTasmania Script error: No such module "Coordinates".