Hans Meyer Range

Hans Meyer Range
Hans Meyer Range
Location of the Hans Meyer Range in Papua New Guinea
Highest point
PeakMount Taron
Elevation2,379 m (7,805 ft)
Geography
CountryPapua New Guinea
RegionNew Ireland Province
Range coordinates4°24′S 152°58′E / 4.400°S 152.967°E / -4.400; 152.967
Geology
Rock type(s)Limestone and volcanic rock

The Hans Meyer Range is a mountain range in the southern part of New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. This range was named after German geographer Hans Meyer (1858–1929).

2,340 m high Mount Taron, the highest point of the range, is also the highest point of New Ireland and the Bismarck Archipelago.