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Notable viewpoint · Derwent Valley, Tasmania

Shining Mountain

Shining Mountain is a viewpoint in Derwent Valley, Tasmania.

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Shining Mountain: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Shining Mountain

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Shining Mountain — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -42.52615, 146.14662. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Shining Mountain

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Shining Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Shining Mountain?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Shining Mountain?

    Nearby: Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park (sanctuary, 21 km), Lake Gordon (lake, 27 km), Gordon Dam (lake, 33 km), Mount Field West (sanctuary, 42 km), King William I. (viewpoint, 42 km), Lake King William (lake, 43 km).

    Is Shining Mountain worth visiting?

    Shining Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Tasmania on Spotwander.