- Source: Pigeon House Mountain
Pigeon House Mountain (Aboriginal: Didthul) is a mountain at an elevation of 720 metres (2,360 ft) AHD on the Budawang Range that is situated within the Morton National Park, located on the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
The prominent remnant of a two tier sandstone structure, the nearest town is Milton. Pigeon House Mountain is a popular walking destination, taking an average of three to four hours for a complete ascent and descent from the car park.
Pigeon House Mountain is home to eastern grey kangaroos and superb lyrebirds.
Etymology
The mountain was first seen by Captain James Cook at 7 a.m. on 21 April 1770, during his voyage of discovery along Australia's eastern coast. Cook described -
a remarkable peaked hill which resembled a square dovehouse with a dome on top and for that reason I called it Pigeon House.: 24
The Aboriginal name for the mountain is Didthul, Didhol, or Dithol: 184 which means "woman's breast" on account of the distinctive shape of the mountain.
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See also
Breast-shaped hill
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