Scotts Peak
Mountain in Tasmania, Australia
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
| Climate data for Scotts Peak Dam (408 m AMSL; BOM 1992-present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 38.6 (101.5) | 35.9 (96.6) | 37.5 (99.5) | 29.1 (84.4) | 22.0 (71.6) | 15.7 (60.3) | 16.1 (61.0) | 20.4 (68.7) | 25.2 (77.4) | 30.6 (87.1) | 34.8 (94.6) | 36.3 (97.3) | 38.6 (101.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 21.0 (69.8) | 21.1 (70.0) | 18.5 (65.3) | 14.8 (58.6) | 11.6 (52.9) | 9.8 (49.6) | 9.2 (48.6) | 10.3 (50.5) | 12.5 (54.5) | 14.9 (58.8) | 17.8 (64.0) | 19.0 (66.2) | 15.0 (59.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.4 (48.9) | 9.4 (48.9) | 8.5 (47.3) | 6.8 (44.2) | 5.5 (41.9) | 4.1 (39.4) | 3.3 (37.9) | 3.3 (37.9) | 4.4 (39.9) | 5.1 (41.2) | 6.9 (44.4) | 8.0 (46.4) | 6.2 (43.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 2.6 (36.7) | 3.3 (37.9) | 1.3 (34.3) | −0.4 (31.3) | −1.1 (30.0) | −1 (30) | −2.3 (27.9) | −2.1 (28.2) | −1.6 (29.1) | −1 (30) | −0.5 (31.1) | 1.5 (34.7) | −2.3 (27.9) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 98.4 (3.87) | 82.9 (3.26) | 124.2 (4.89) | 135.1 (5.32) | 190.7 (7.51) | 172.3 (6.78) | 216.6 (8.53) | 227.0 (8.94) | 210.6 (8.29) | 165.2 (6.50) | 111.5 (4.39) | 146.5 (5.77) | 1,929.7 (75.97) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 17.7 | 16.0 | 19.5 | 21.9 | 25.8 | 25.7 | 27.1 | 26.4 | 25.5 | 24.5 | 19.7 | 20.3 | 270.1 |
| Source: [4] | |||||||||||||
Further reading
- (1990) Draft recreation development plan : Strathgordon - Scotts Peak area. Hobart, Tas. : Department of Parks, Wildlife and Heritage.
References
- ^ Burgess, Georgie (5 October 2019). "Why do environmentalists want to drain Tasmania's Lake Pedder?". ABC News. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ "Hydro Tasmania" (PDF). September 2014.
- ^ "Scotts Peak Dam Road". www.roamingdownunder.com. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_097083_All.shtml [bare URL]
- Digital, Ionata. "Lake Pedder - Scotts Peak". MAST. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- "Search for missing bushwalkers at Scotts Peak". Tasmania Police. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
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South West region of Tasmania, Australia
- Adamsfield
- Melaleuca
- Strathgordon
- Braddon (federal)
- Franklin (federal)
- Braddon (state)
- Franklin (state)
- Derwent Valley Council
- Huon Valley Council
- West Coast Council
- Engineer Range
- Frenchmans Cap
- Anne
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| Arthur Range | |
| King William Range | |
| Prince of Wales Range (Tasmania) |
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parks and reserves
- Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park
- Melaleuca to Birchs Inlet Important Bird Area
- Port Davey/Bathurst Harbour Marine Nature Reserve
- Port Davey Islands Important Bird Area
- Southwest National Park
- South West Wilderness
- Tasman Fracture Commonwealth Marine Reserve
- Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
Franklin controversy
- High Rocky Point
- Low Rocky Point
- Point Hibbs
- South Coast
- South West Cape
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| Man-made |
- Bob Brown
- Peter Dombrovskis
- Helen Gee
- James Goodwin
- Brenda Hean
- Richard Jones
- Deny King
- Eric Reece
- Olegas Truchanas
- T. B. Moore
- Eddystone
- Hibbs Pyramid
- Inner Rocks
- Sidmouth Rock
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| Maatsuyker (group) |
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| Swainson (group) | |
| Mutton Bird (group) | |
| Pedra Branca | |
| Trumpeter |
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43°00′14″S 146°16′44″E / 43.004°S 146.279°E / -43.004; 146.279
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