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Pigeon House Mountain

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Elevation
  
720 m

Parent range
  
Budawang Range

Mountain range
  
Budawang Range

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Similar
  
Mount Gulaga, Clyde Mountain, Mount Trickett, Gungartan, Mount Coree

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Pigeon House Mountain (Aboriginal: Didthul) is a mountain at an elevation of 720 metres (2,360 ft)   on the Budawang Range that is situated within the Morton National Park, located on the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.

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Map of Pigeon House, Yadboro NSW 2539, Australia

The prominent remnant of a two tier sandstone structure, the nearest town is Milton. Pigeon House Mountain is a popular walking destination, taking an average of three to four hours for a complete ascent and descent from the car park.

Pigeon House Mountain is home to eastern grey kangaroos and superb lyrebirds.

Pigeon house mountain climb


Etymology

The mountain was named by Captain James Cook during his voyage of discovery along Australia's eastern coast in 1770.

The Aboriginal name for the mountain is Didthul (or Didhol or Dithol) which means "woman's breast" on account of the distinctive shape of the mountain.

References

Pigeon House Mountain Wikipedia