Pulpit Rock (Cape Schanck)

Pulpit Rock is a rock located in Cape Schanck, Victoria, Australia. It is in the Mornington Peninsula National Park, near the Bass Strait.

Pulpit Rock
Pulpit Rock at Cape Schanck. April 2024.

Pulpit Rock is a geological formation created by volcanic activity over millions of years. [1] Its base is called Devils Desk (see image below).

A painting of the rock by Nicholas Chevalier (1828–1902) is held in the Art Gallery of New South Wales.[2]

Pulpit Rock - looking as scary as ever. Taken on 10th of October, 2015. Photo details: 4.15mm ƒ/2.2 1/1001s ISO 50

Erosion

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Pulpit Rock was eroded constantly by large waves and heavy winds over millions of years, thus its unique appearance.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Mornington Peninsula National Park: Cape Schanck
  2. ^ "Pulpit Rock, Cape Schanck, Victoria". Art Gallery NSW. Retrieved 18 July 2016. Includes image of painting
  3. ^ Mornington Peninsula National Park: Cape Schanck

38°30′00″S 144°53′21″E / 38.5001°S 144.8893°E / -38.5001; 144.8893