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Cabrebald
Xanthorrhoea australis flowers - Mt Cabrebald hillside.jpg
Grass Trees covering the northern side of Mount Cabrebald
Highest point
Elevation 1,017 m (3,337 ft)
Geography
Location Barrington Tops, New South Wales, Australia
Parent range Barrington Tops
Geology
Age of rock Eocene

Mount Cabrebald is a mountain located within the Barrington Tops National Park, in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. With an elevation of 1,017 metres (3,337 ft) above sea level, the mountain is situated 200 kilometres (120 mi) north of Sydney, near Singleton.

Noted for the (previously) grass covered summit in a heavily forested area. Also for the 12-hectare (30-acre) Grass Tree forest, the tall eucalyptus forest and rainforest in fire free areas. The 360 degree views from the summit are considered some of the finest in this World Heritage region. Other plants found on the mountain include New England Blackbutt, Australian Red Cedar and Giant Stinging Tree.

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  • Xanthorrhoea australis 8 metres tall - Mt Cabrebald 22-4-00

    8 metre tall Grass Tree at Mount Cabrebald

  • Eucalyptus campanulata Mt Cabrebald

    New England Blackbutt at Mount Cabrebald

  • Sydney Blue Gums Mount Cabrebald2

    Sydney Blue Gums growing on red/brown soil at Mount Cabrebald

  • Solanum at Mount Cabrebald

    flowering Solanum curvicuspe on the summit of Mount Cabrebald

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