Hillwood Volcano is an extinct volcano located near Hillwood in Northern Tasmania Australia, with an elevation of 115 metres (377 ft) above sea level.
| Hillwood Volcano | |
|---|---|
  Hillwood Volcano Location in Tasmania | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Coordinates | 41°13′S 146°57′E / 41.21°S 146.95°E[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Hillwood, Tasmania, Australia |
| Parent range | Tamar River |
Located on private property, the site was accessible to local rock climbing groups. It is known as the Checkerboard by local climbers. The property owner erected signage prior to 2022 prohibiting access to the climbs. It is believed that some climbers were leaving unwanted rubbish and causing damage to the property with their vehicles.
Geology
editThe Hillwood Volcano is a Tertiary Basaltic Outcrop to the Northwest of Murphys Hill. It features columnar basalts with small sparse vesicles containing zeolites.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Hillwood Volcano (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.[dead link]
- ^ "Hillwood quarry (Hillwood volcano), Craigburn, Hillwood, George Town municipality, Tasmania, Australia". mindat. Retrieved 17 August 2023.