Pigeon House Mountain
| Pigeon House Mountain | |
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| Aboriginal: Didthul | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 720 m (2,360 ft) |
| Coordinates | 35°20′57.44″S 150°15′53.94″E / 35.3492889°S 150.2649833°ECoordinates: 35°20′57.44″S 150°15′53.94″E / 35.3492889°S 150.2649833°E |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Budawang Range |
Pigeon House Mountain (Aboriginal: Didthul) is a mountain at an elevation of 720 metres (2,360 ft) AHD on the Budawang Range that is situated within the Morton National Park, located on the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
The prominent remnant of a two tier sandstone structure, the nearest town is Milton. Pigeon House Mountain is a popular walking destination, taking an average of three to four hours for a complete ascent and descent from the car park.
Pigeon House Mountain is home to eastern grey kangaroos and superb lyrebirds.
The mountain was named by Captain James Cook during his voyage of discovery along Australia's eastern coast in 1770.
The Aboriginal name for the mountain is Didthul (or Didhol or Dithol) which means "woman's breast" on account of the distinctive shape of the mountain.
The summit
View from the summit
As seen from Mount Budawang, (Pigeon House on right horizon)
The rare Pigeon House ash on Pigeon House Mountain
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