Mount Alexander
Mount Alexander is a mountain located approximately 125 km north-west of Melbourne, near the town of Harcourt. It rises 350 metres above the surrounding area to a level of 744 metres above sea level. Being a prominent local landmark, the mountain has its name associated with the surrounding district once known as the Mount Alexander goldfields, and presently defined as the Shire of Mount Alexander, centred on Castlemaine. Most of the mountain is included within the boundaries of the Mount Alexander Regional Park managed by Parks Victoria. The Djadjawurrung name for the mountain is Lanjanuc.
| Mount Alexander (Lanjanuc) | |
|---|---|
View from near Harcourt | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 744 metres (2,441 ft) AHD |
| Prominence | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
| Coordinates | 36°59′49″S 144°18′18″E |
| Geography | |
Mount Alexander (Lanjanuc) Victoria, Australia | |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Thomas Mitchell (first European) |
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