Hibbs Pyramid

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Hibbs Pyramid
Hibbs Pyramid is located in Tasmania
Hibbs Pyramid
Hibbs Pyramid
Location off the south western coast of Tasmania
EtymologyIn honour of Peter Hibbs, an English mariner.[1]
Geography
LocationIndian Ocean
Coordinates42°36′00″S 145°16′12″E / 42.60000°S 145.27000°E / -42.60000; 145.27000
Area4.65 ha (11.5 acres)
Highest elevation73 m (240 ft)[2]
Administration
Australia
StateTasmania
RegionSouth West
Demographics
Population0

The Hibbs Pyramid is a pyramidal dolerite island, located in the Indian Ocean, off the south western coast of Tasmania, Australia.[3] The island is contained within the Southwest National Park, part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site.

  1. ^ Mollie Gillen (1989). The Founders of Australia: a biographical dictionary of the First Fleet. Sydney: Library of Australian History. Retrieved 21 February 2013.
  2. ^ Short, Andrew D; Surf Life Saving Australia; University of Sydney. Coastal Studies Unit; Australian Beach Safety and Management Program (2006). Beaches of the Tasmanian coast & Islands: a guide to their nature, characteristics, surf and safety. Sydney University Press. p. 192. ISBN 978-1-920898-12-0.
  3. ^ "Hibbs Pyramid (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.