Mount Nelson (mountain)
| Mount Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 362 m (1,188 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°55′59.27″S 147°20′24.95″E / 42.9331306°S 147.3402639°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Kriwalayti (Southeast Tasmanian) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Tasmania, Australia |
| Parent range | Wellington Range |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Jurassic |
| Rock type | Dolerite |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Southern Outlet, Proctors Road, Nelson Road or hike via Truganini Reserve |
Mount Nelson (/maʊntˈnɛlsən/MOWNT-NEL-sən; Nuenonne/palawa kani: Kriwalayti) is a 362 m (1,188 ft) peak on the southern edge of Hobart, Tasmania. It is part of the Wellington Range and is notable for its sweeping views of the River Derwent, as well as its historical and cultural significance. The summit is home to the Mount Nelson Signal Station, established in 1811 to relay semaphore messages between Hobart and Port Arthur. It is also part of the Truganini Conservation Area, a key habitat for endangered species like the swift parrot, and features popular bushwalking trails through native forest.