Mount Tambo
Encyclopedia
Mount Tambo is a mountain located to the north-east of Omeo in Victoria, Australia. Its peak is 1430 metres above sea level. It lies within the boundaries of the 6050 hectare Marble Gully - Mount Tambo Nature Conservation Reserve.
The 2,740 Mount Tambo Reserve was listed on the Register of the National Estate
in 1990.
Rare plant species found in Marble Gully - Mount Tambo Nature Conservation Reserve include Marble Daisy Bush
, Delicate New Holland-daisy, and Limestone Pomaderris
.
To the near north-east is Little Mount Tambo (1227 metres). The headwaters from Deep Creek, which feeds in to the Tambo River
, are on the south-east slopes.
It marks the intersection of the boundaries of the counties of Benambra
, Dargo
and Tambo
.
The 2,740 Mount Tambo Reserve was listed on the Register of the National Estate
Register of the National Estate
The Register of the National Estate is a listing of natural and cultural heritage places in Australia. The listing was initially compiled between 1976 and 2003 by the Australian Heritage Commission. The register is now maintained by the Australian Heritage Council...
in 1990.
Rare plant species found in Marble Gully - Mount Tambo Nature Conservation Reserve include Marble Daisy Bush
Olearia astroloba
Olearia astroloba, commonly known as Marble Daisy-bush, is a rare shrub species in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to the state of Victoria in Australia.-Description:...
, Delicate New Holland-daisy, and Limestone Pomaderris
Pomaderris oraria
Pomaderris oraria, commonly known as Bassian Pomaderris, is a shrub species native to the states of Victoria and Tasmania in Australia.Two subspecies are currently recognised:...
.
To the near north-east is Little Mount Tambo (1227 metres). The headwaters from Deep Creek, which feeds in to the Tambo River
Tambo River (Victoria)
The Tambo River is a river in East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia with a total length in excess of 170 km. It is the longest river in the Tambo and Nicholson Basin, extending from the steep forested southern slopes of the Australian Alps through forest and farmland to the Gippsland...
, are on the south-east slopes.
It marks the intersection of the boundaries of the counties of Benambra
County of Benambra
The County of Benambra is one of the 37 counties of Victoria which are part of the cadastral divisions of Australia, used for land titles. It is located between the Mitta Mitta River in the west, and the Murray River to the north and east. The town of Benambra is located near the southern edge....
, Dargo
County of Dargo
The County of Dargo is one of the 37 counties of Victoria which are part of the cadastral divisions of Australia, used for land titles. It is located in Gippsland, between the Mitchell River in the west and the Tambo River in the east. Lake King is on the southern edge. It was gazetted in 1871...
and Tambo
County of Tambo
The County of Tambo is one of the 37 counties of Victoria which are part of the cadastral divisions of Australia, used for land titles. It is located in eastern Gippsland, between the Tambo River in the west, and the Snowy River in the east. It includes Lakes Entrance...
.