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Ascent of Mount Kosciuszko
- When
- 12 March 1840
- Where
- Summit of Mount Kosciuszko
Strzelecki climbed the summit alone after Macarthur returned to camp, establishing the peak as Australia's highest point.
On 12 March 1840, Strzelecki reached the summit of Mount Kosciuszko. As it was late, his companion Macarthur decided to return to camp, leaving Strzelecki to climb the peak alone. This ascent confirmed the mountain's status as the highest on mainland Australia, standing at 2,228 metres.
Sources
- Mount Kosciuszko Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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