Australia’s Only Real Mountain
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Route / event

Australia’s Only Real Mountain

Southwest National Park

Summit Federation Peak, the spire Sir Edmund Hillary called Australia’s only real mountain.

Points available
1000
Trailblazers
0 started · 0 done
Structure
1 objectives · 1 checkpoints

The expedition

Sir Edmund Hillary famously called Federation Peak Australia’s only real mountain. Standing as a jagged quartzite spire in the heart of Tasmania's Southwest National Park, it remains one of the most challenging and remote trekking objectives in the country.

This is a serious undertaking for experienced hikers only, involving remote wilderness navigation, unpredictable weather, and significant exposure.

Registration and Logistics

If you are planning to attempt the traverse, you must register your intent with the local authorities or designated event organizers for safety tracking:

Requirements

  • Participants must be experienced hikers with alpine and rock scrambling experience.
  • Self-sufficiency in remote wilderness is mandatory.

Your objectives

Reach the summit of Federation Peak via the Eastern Arthur Range. Only attempt if you have the experience and ability.

Summit Verification
Submit photographic proof or a GPX track of your successful summit.
Proof: image upload· 1000 pts

Patches & badges

Complete this challenge to earn a Hikezilla patch (badges coming soon).

Recent completions

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