Lord Howe Island Orientation Table, NSW, Australia
Posted by: Tealby
S 31° 31.485 E 159° 03.599
57J E 505694 N 6512238
Orientation table on Lord Howe Island.
Waymark Code: WM6K9R
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 06/13/2009
Views: 5
Unlike most, this orientation table is virtually at sea level, providing the direction & distance to various other places - most hundreds or even thousands of miles away. The only visible landmark is Balls Pyramid, 17 miles away (although it is not actually visible from this part of the island, because it is obstructed by Mt Gower).
The orientation table is dedicated to William Spurling Thompson, 1868-1953, an early island administrator and forefather of conservation.
Artist / Creator: unknown
Date of creation: unknown
Location / Access: Located in Thompson Memorial Park, overlooking the lagoon.
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Visit Instructions:
1) Tell what you experienced during your visit.
2) Proof of your visit is required. Send at least a picture of the table. Either :
- Table and landscape
- A close-up view of the table : why not with your finger showing a particular direction (your city, country, your holiday residence ...) (optional)
A photo with your GPSr is not required.