Tara Tower
Mountain in Victoria · 572 m
The hike up Tara Tower
The route starts at Stringers Knob Historic Fire Tower — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Tara Tower?
Tara Tower is 572 m above sea level and lies in Victoria. Its prominence is 44 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Tara Tower?
From Stringers Knob Historic Fire Tower it is about 13.6 km one way with 521 m of ascent. Expect around 7 h 4 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Tara Tower?
The nearest parking is Stringers Knob Historic Fire Tower (southeast of the peak) — 13.6 km on foot · ↑ 521 m · about 7 h 4 min round trip. In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Tara Tower in Conquer?
Yes — Tara Tower is one of 12,733 peaks in Australia in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Tara Tower in the app
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