Point Hibbs
| Point Hibbs | |
| Headland | |
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| State | Tasmania |
| Region | South West |
| Location | South West Tasmania |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Name | Tasmanian Wilderness |
| Year | 1982 (#6) |
| Number | 181 |
| Region | Oceania |
| Criteria | Mixed |
| National park | Southwest NP |
  Location of Point Hibbs in Tasmania
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Point Hibbs is a headland on the south-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. The headland is located south of the most southern point of Macquarie Harbour, and west of the Gordon River. It is the next named feature along the coast south of Cape Sorell that is used to delineate sections of the coast.[1][2] Like South West Cape, it is used as a reference point for nearby wrecks.[3]
It is on the north side of the point, that the Hibbs Pyramid rock, and the Hibbs Lagoon lie. The lagoon is a recommended seaplane landing location, and the beach a helicopter landing location and supply-drop area for walkers on the coastline.[4] The Hibbs River enters the bay at the north end, flowing into the lagoon. The lagoon is less than 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Birchs Inlet.
The point has also been a location of sightings of unusual sea animals[5] and whale strandings.[6]
The geology of the area has sparked interest for over a hundred years, but no known mining activity has been sustained in the area.[7]
See also
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References
- ↑ Hills, Loftus (1914) Geological reconnaissance of the country between Cape Sorell and Point Hibbs. Hobart : John Vail, Govt. Printer, 1914. Geological Survey bulletin (Tasmania. Geological Survey) ; no. 18.
- ↑ For a letter by Thomas Bather Moore regarding the naming of the features of the coastline and Hibbs River see - Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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- ↑ Chapman, John (2008). South West Tasmania. 5th ed. p. 182. ISBN 978-1-920995-03-4
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- ↑ Waller, George A & Tasmania. Dept. of Mines (1902). In Report on some discoveries of copper ore in the vicinity of Point Hibbs. Dept. of Mines, Hobart
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