Snowy Mountains Background

The Snowy Mountains, known informally as "The Snowies", is an IBRA subregion in southern New South Wales, Australia, and is the tallest mountain range in mainland Australia, being part of the continent's Great Dividing Range cordillera system. It makes up the northeastern half of the Australian Alps and contains Australia's five tallest peaks, all of whic…
The Snowy Mountains, known informally as "The Snowies", is an IBRA subregion in southern New South Wales, Australia, and is the tallest mountain range in mainland Australia, being part of the continent's Great Dividing Range cordillera system. It makes up the northeastern half of the Australian Alps and contains Australia's five tallest peaks, all of which are above 2,100 m, including the tallest Mount Kosciuszko, which reaches to a height of 2,228 m above sea level. The offshore Tasmanian highlands makes up the only other major alpine region present in the whole of Australia.
  • Elevation: 2,228 m (7,310 ft)
  • Peak: Mount Kosciuszko
  • Country: Australia
  • State: NSW
  • Parent range: Australian Alps

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Data from: en.wikipedia.org