Western Rocks (Tasmania)
Islets in Tasmania, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other places with the same name, see Western Rocks.
The Western Rocks, also known as Black Rocks, are a pair of islets located close to the south-western coast of Tasmania, Australia. The steep, wave-washed 0.29-hectare (0.0011 sq mi) islets are part of the Maatsuyker Islands Group, and comprises part of the Southwest National Park and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site.[1][2]
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Geography | |
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Location | South West Tasmania |
Coordinates | 43°37′48″S 146°15′00″E |
Archipelago | Maatsuyker Islands Group |
Adjacent to | Southern Ocean |
Area | 0.29 ha (0.72 acres)[1] |
Highest elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
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Australia | |
State | Tasmania |
Region | South West |
Demographics | |
Population | Unpopulated |
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