Trivia: What is the highest mountain peak in mainland Australia?
Mount Kosciuszko
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Aconcagua
Mount Elbrus
The correct answer is Mount Kosciuszko
So why is this answer correct? : Mount Kosciuszko rises to an elevation of 7,310 feet, towering over southeastern New South Wales in the Snowy Mountains, which is part of the Australian Alps. It was named by Polish explorer Paul Strzelecki in 1840 after Polish patriot-hero Tadeusz Kościuszko in 1840. Kosciuszko National Park encompasses this massive peak — popular among seasoned hikers — and the surrounding wilderness.