- Ben Lomond (Tasmania)
Infobox Mountain
Name = Ben Lomond
Photo = Summit_run.jpg
Caption = Ben Lomond Summit Run
Elevation = 1,570 metres (5,151 feet)
Location =Tasmania ,Australia
Range =
Prominence =
Coordinates = coord|41|34|S|147|40|E|type:mountain_region:AU-TAS
Topographic
First ascent =
Easiest route =Ben Lomond, 1,570 m AHD (5,151 feet), is a mountain in the north of
Tasmania . It is east of Launceston in theBen Lomond National Park , and is one of two skiable mountains inTasmania . The wikiski listing of all Australian ski tows including Ben Lomond can be found [http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Australian_ski_tow_directory here] .Its accessibility from Launceston, together with the existence of a ski village on the plateau make Ben Lomond an all year round favourite for tourists and hikers. Access to the village and summit can be made via several walking tracks or via a zig-zag road known as "Jacob's Ladder".
The name is taken from the Scottish mountain of the same name.
External links
* [http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/natparks/benl/ Ben Lomond National Park] - comprehensive information on the Mountain and National Park.
* [http://www.ski.com.au/reports/benlomond/index.html ski.com.au snow report] - daily snow report for skiers.ee also
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Highest Mountains of Tasmania
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