Mount Wycheproof

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title: "Mount Wycheproof" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["mountains-of-victoria-(state)"] description: "Shortest mountain in the world, in Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia" topic_path: "general/mountains-of-victoria-state" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Wycheproof" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Shortest mountain in the world, in Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia ::

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Field	Value
name	Mount Wycheproof
photo	Mt. Wycheproof Lookout.jpg
photo_caption	View from the Mount Wycheproof lookout
elevation	148 m
elevation_ref
prominence	42 m
location	Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia
map	Australia Victoria
map_relief	yes
map_caption	Location in Victoria
coordinates
range	Terrick Terrick Range
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| name = Mount Wycheproof | photo = Mt. Wycheproof Lookout.jpg | photo_caption = View from the Mount Wycheproof lookout | elevation = 148 m | elevation_ref = | prominence = 42 m | location = Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia | map = Australia Victoria | map_relief = yes | map_caption = Location in Victoria | coordinates = | range = Terrick Terrick Range

Mount Wycheproof is a location in the small town of Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia, which stands at 42 m above the surrounding terrain and 147 metres (482 ft) above sea level. The township of Wycheproof is located on the hillside, and a unique geological substance known as Wycheproofite is exclusive to the local area.

History

The township of Wycheproof is located on the mountain’s south western slopes. The settlement was started as early as 1846, but the township was not surveyed until 1875. The name 'Wycheproof' originates from the local Aboriginal language, 'wichi-poorp', meaning 'grass on a hill'. The mountain plays a role in the local community, with annual races to the summit. There are many walking tracks in the area, and local wildlife such as emus and kangaroos can be seen.

Geology

Mount Wycheproof is a granite outcrop. Located in a flat grassland area, the rounded terrain of Mount Wycheproof is consistent with that of the surrounding area. Sharing several similarities to nearby Pyramid Hill, Mount Wycheproof is part of the low-lying Terrick Terrick range. The hill is characterised by a rocky, conical peak, common in the western areas of Victoria. yet the Wycheproof area is known to have its own unique mineral, known as wycheproofite. Wycheproofite can be characterised by its pinkish colour and its transparency.

References

References

1. (1987). "St Arnaud". The Royal Australian Survey Corps.
2. (24 September 2008). "4.4 Hills and Low Hills". State of Victoria.
3. (8 February 2004). "Wycheproof - Victoria - Australia". Sydney Morning Herald.
4. "Our Environment". Friends of Mount Wycheproof.
5. "mineral general info". Queensland University of Technology.

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