The Great Western Tiers are a collection of small mountain bluffs

Cliff

In geography and geology, a cliff is a significant vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure. Cliffs are formed as erosion landforms due to the processes of erosion and weathering that produce them. Cliffs are common on coasts, in mountainous areas, escarpments and along rivers. Cliffs are usually...

 in the northern part of the Tasmania

Tasmania

Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...

n Central Highlands

Central Highlands (Tasmania)

Central Highlands is a region in Tasmania where geographical and administrative boundaries closely coincide. It is also known as The Lake Country of Tasmania -Geographical region:...

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They stretch from Western Bluff, near the town of Mole Creek

Mole Creek, Tasmania

Mole Creek is a town in the upper Mersey Valley, in the central north of Tasmania, Australia. At the 2006 census, Mole Creek had a population of 223. The town primary school also services the surrounding districts including Chudleigh and Caveside. The nearest high school and regional centre is...

, towards the east, passing south of the town of Meander

Meander, Tasmania

Meander is a town in Tasmania, Australia. The town is in the Meander Valley Council Local Government Area. At the 2006 census, Meander and the surrounding area had a population of 293....

, north of the Great Lake

Great Lake (Tasmania)

The Great Lake is a half man made lake located in the central north region of Tasmania, Australia, within the sparsely inhabited Central Highlands municipality. Its original size was much smaller, it is dammed at its southern outflow for hydro-electricity production...

, and ending at Millers Bluff, approximately 25 km west of Campbell Town

Campbell Town, Tasmania

Campbell Town is a town in Tasmania, Australia, located on the Midland Highway. At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 772.Campbell Town was originally one of the four garrison towns linking Hobart and Launceston. Today, it acts as the only major rest area on the Midland Highway, with...

, near the Macquarie River

Macquarie River (Tasmania)

The Macquarie River in Tasmania rises near Lake Leake, flowing south and then north-west and through the town of Ross before flowing into the South Esk River near Longford. The Elizabeth, Isis and Lake rivers are tributaries....

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The highest of the peaks is Ironstone Mountain

Ironstone Mountain

Ironstone Mountain is in the Central Highlands of Tasmania, not far from the escarpment of the Great Western Tiers, south of the small country village of Mole Creek....

, at 1,444m.

The Tiers form the border between the fertile valleys of eastern Tasmania, and the high, rocky, sparsely inhabited and infertile Central Plateaux.

The lend their name to the Great Western Tiers tourist route, signposted along the Bass Highway.

Peaks

The following peaks

Summit (topography)

In topography, a summit is a point on a surface that is higher in elevation than all points immediately adjacent to it. Mathematically, a summit is a local maximum in elevation...

 and bluffs

Hill

A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills often have a distinct summit, although in areas with scarp/dip topography a hill may refer to a particular section of flat terrain without a massive summit A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills...

 belong to the Great Western Tiers:
Ironstone Mountain

Ironstone Mountain

Ironstone Mountain is in the Central Highlands of Tasmania, not far from the escarpment of the Great Western Tiers, south of the small country village of Mole Creek....

, Mother Cummings Peak

Mother Cummings Peak

Mother Cummings Peak is one of the prominent peaks on the Great Western Tiers. The summit can be reached in about 1 - 2 hours , and the track is rather steep. The summit boasts 360 degree views....

, Neals Bluff, Panorama Hill, Mount Parmeener, Western Bluff