South West Cape, Tasmania
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South West Cape is a cape
at the south-west corner of Tasmania
, located at 43°34′16"S 146°01′53"E.
It lies on the south-western corner of the Southwest National Park
approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) south of Hobart
in Tasmania
, and about 65 kilometres (40 mi) west and a little north of South East Cape
. It is south of Low Rocky Point
and Point Hibbs
.
Wrecks and foundering of boats up to 500 km away in distance, are usually referred to this cape as a identification point , and mapping of the area usually uses the cape as a boundary between sections of the coast
Headlands and bays
Headlands and bays are two related features of the coastal environment.- Geology and geography :Headlands and bays are often found on the same coastline. A bay is surrounded by land on three sides, whereas a headland is surrounded by water on three sides. Headlands are characterized by high,...
at the south-west corner of 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...
, located at 43°34′16"S 146°01′53"E.
It lies on the south-western corner of the Southwest National Park
Southwest National Park
The Southwest National Park is a national park located in the south-west of Tasmania, Australia. The park is Tasmania's largest and forms part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area....
approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) south of Hobart
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
in 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...
, and about 65 kilometres (40 mi) west and a little north of South East Cape
South East Cape
South East Cape is the southernmost point of the main island of Tasmania, the southernmost state of Australia. South East Cape is located at ....
. It is south of Low Rocky Point
Low Rocky Point
The Low Rocky Point is a location on the coast of South West Tasmania that is used a location for weather forecasting in Tasmania. It is almost due west of Hobart, it is south of Point Hibbs and north of South West Cape...
and Point Hibbs
Point Hibbs
Point Hibbs is a headland on the south-west coast of Tasmania. It is located south of the lowest point of Macquarie Harbour, and west of the Gordon River. It is the next named feature along the coast south of Cape Sorell that is used to delineate sections of the coast...
.
Wrecks and foundering of boats up to 500 km away in distance, are usually referred to this cape as a identification point , and mapping of the area usually uses the cape as a boundary between sections of the coast