Mount Majura
| Mount Majura | ||
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 On the top of Mount Majura |
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| height | 890 m | |
| location | Canberra , Australian Capital Territory , Australia | |
| Coordinates | 35 ° 14 '15 " S , 149 ° 10' 50" O | |
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| Type | Extinct volcano | |
| rock | Dacite , ignimbrite | |
| Age of the rock | Silurian | |
The Mount Majura is a 890 meter high hill in Australia and the highest elevation in the capital Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory . It's near the better-known Mount Ainslie and is part of the Canberra Natural Park .
description
Mount Majura rises on the eastern edge of the Hackett district, which is part of the North Canberra district. Geologically speaking, it is an extinct volcano from the Silurian era around 425 million years ago. It consists mainly of dacite and ignimbrite as well as smaller amounts of pyroclastic sediments and slate .
At the top there is a lighting system for air traffic to Canberra Airport . This also includes two radar systems as well as transmitters and receivers from various telecommunications providers. In contrast to Mount Ainslie, there is no public road leading up; this serves primarily as a feeder to the radar station and is therefore usually blocked. However, there are several hiking trails and mountain bike trails up to the summit. The latter are run by a volunteer organization. The hill is covered with native Australian trees, mainly eucalyptus .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Mount Majura Nature Reserve. In: Canberra Nature Park. Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate, accessed February 24, 2020 .
- ↑ Toppy Chanthavong: Radar upgrade puts safety on higher plane. The Canberra Times , June 29, 2012, accessed February 24, 2020 .
- ↑ Majura Pines Trails. Majura Pines Trails Alliance, accessed on February 24, 2020 .
