Place to visit
Mount Fainter South, Australia: what it is and when to go
Mount Fainter South is a mountain in Australia, at 1,861 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is March, a short season because of the altitude. In December there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 29. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Australia · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Australia
- Elevation
- 1,861 m
- Best time
- March.
- Nearest airport
- MEL Melbourne, 227 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -36.85423, 147.1887
What it is and where
Mount Fainter South is a mountain in Australia, at 1,861 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -36.85423, 147.1887; the nearest main airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL, Melbourne), 227 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Australia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mount Fainter South is March, and the season is short because it sits at 1,861 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanPossible14:16
- FebPossible13:22
- MarBest time12:17
- AprPossible11:03
- MayBetter not10:02
- JunBetter not9:29
- JulBetter not9:43
- AugBetter not10:35
- SepBetter not11:47
- OctBetter not12:58
- NovBetter not14:01
- DecPossible14:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | March | December to February and April |
| Mountains | March | December to February and April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mount Fainter South has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Australia
To enter Australia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Domestic flights and car, booked in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Australia checklist. Currency: Australian dollar (AUD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter, with three flat pins in a V); emergencies: 000 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount McKayMountain in Australia5.4 km
- Mount FeathertopMountain in Victoria, Australia6.3 km
- Melbourne University Mountaineering Club HutMountain hut in Victoria, Australia6.5 km
- Falls to Hotham Alpine CrossingHiking8.3 km
- Falls Creek MuseumMuseum8.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Australia guide.
More in Australia: Nature
- Uluru: large sandstone isolated mount in Australia
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands: Australian external territory and volcanic group of barren Antarctic islands
- Mount Kosciuszko: highest mountain in the mainland of the Australian continent, located on New South Wales–Victoria border
- Gulf of Carpentaria: large, shallow sea enclosed on three sides by northern Australia and bounded on the north by the Arafura Sea
- Great Australian Bight: oceanic bight off the central and western portions of the southern coastline of mainland Australia
- Macquarie Island: sub-Antarctic island of Australia
Every Australia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Fainter South?
It is a mountain in Australia. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mount Fainter South?
March, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,861 m the season is shorter than lower down. In December there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 29.
How do you get to Mount Fainter South?
The nearest main airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), 227 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Australia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Australia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount McKay, Mount Feathertop, Melbourne University Mountaineering Club Hut. The rest is in the Australia guide.
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