The Nek
The Nek is a ridge in Queensland, Australia and has an elevation of 147 metres. The Nek is situated near the hamlet Cowan Cowan, as well as near Tangalooma.Places of Interest
Highlights: Fort Cowan Cowan.
Fort Cowan Cowan
Fort
Fort Cowan Cowan is a heritage-listed World War… Fort Cowan Cowan is situated 3½ km west of The Nek.
The Nek
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 147 metres
- Description: mountain in Australia
- Categories: mountain and landform
- Location: Queensland, Australia, Oceania
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Latitude
-27.13333° or 27° 8′ south
Longitude
153.4° or 153° 24′ east
Elevation
147 metres (482 feet)
Open location code
5R4MV98X+MX
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“The Nek” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “The Nek”
- Dutch: “The Nek”
- Swedish: “The Nek”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Cowan Cowan and Tangalooma.
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Highlights: Chanuk Bair and Gun Ridge.
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