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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 3:48 pm

While we're at it, perhaps you NSW'ers can solve a mystery about Box Head for me?

New years day this year I was sailing on Pittwater and Broken Bay with family up there, and I observed a large white monstrosity built onto the hill - seemed to be above Box Head. Anyone know what it is? It seemed to be way too large for a residence.
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 3:51 pm

I am not sure about an unfair advantage.
I could see it was Barrenjoey almost straight away.
My problem was finding the name info - so thankyou for that link - since well over 50 % entries are from NSW so far.

This is in NT - name of park or its key feature:
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 4:59 pm

Looks a bit like Kings Canyon, but not the Garden of Eden section - Watarrka NP
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 5:07 pm

That will do.
It is on the rim walk around Kings Canyon - this striking cliff face is not the main canyon but on the eastern part of the return loop.
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 5:17 pm

I'll have to find an image now......
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 5:30 pm

I have very few available images outside TAs!
This will be easy.
VIC - NP and feature please?
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 5:33 pm

Re Kings Canyon - I recall landing in a chopper at the top of the Garden of Eden, watching all those down below tramping up the canyon. Unpacked the cold chicken and salad and refreshing beverages and then flew away again. It was late January so rather warm. I felt sorry for the poor souls below.
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 6:00 pm

gayet wrote:I have very few available images outside TAs!
This will be easy.
VIC - NP and feature please?

Easy if you know it! Took me some inventive googling. Rosette Rock in Organ Pipes National Park NW of Melbourne? Looks interesting.
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 6:04 pm

Certainly is!

The park had been closed for a while due to flooding and this was taken the first weekend it was open again - only a few weeks ago. A storm broke shortly after this shot so I departed again quickly.
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 6:44 pm

Noting eggs' earlier observation about the number of NSW photos, here's one from QLD to help even the spread. What is the name of the feature that dominates this view? Bonus points for the location where I took the photo and name of the national park. Should be easy I think.
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Mt Mitchell viewed from Mt Cordeaux - Main Range NP, SE QLD
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 7:09 pm

John W ??
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 7:17 pm

gayet wrote:John W ??

:lol: Didn't consider that reply! Anyway it's not me but my youngest son obscuring the view of...
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 7:49 pm

I am going to have a wild guess, could it be Mt. Bartle Frere, Wooroonooran National Park, Miriwinni, North Queensland .
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 8:12 pm

Are you looking at Mt Mitchell in the Main Range NP from somewhere near Mt Cordeaux ?
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 8:13 pm

Bartle Frere is dense tropical forest and very high
This has the look of the Scenic Rim about it.
Is it Mt Mitchell from Mt Cordeaux - I think Cunninghams Gap runs in between them?

gaah - beaten again
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 8:43 pm

Both correct answers with Mt Mitchell from Mt Cordeaux, Main Range NP near Boonah in SE QLD. We started the walk from Cunninghams Gap (correct eggs, it separates them) and this was en route to another destination. Isoma was the first correct answer...
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 9:10 pm

1 minute - so close eggs :P

I'll be back a bit later on with a new one.
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 11:03 pm

What mountain in Qld does this guy wish he had time to run up ?

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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 11:05 pm

I don't think that guy really knows how to use the scanner :roll:
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 11:28 pm

Doesn't he need a permit as well as the time?
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 11:44 pm

Yes eggs - permit required. It wouldn't be a run up either. I believe it's quite a challenging climb.
After recently seeing 127 this photo reminded me of a similar story on an attempted climb of this peak.
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Tue 15 Mar, 2011 11:47 pm

isoma wrote:Yes eggs - permit required. It wouldn't be a run up either. I believe it's quite a challenging climb.
After recently seeing 127 this photo reminded me of a similar story on an attempted climb of this peak.

I think I've read the story. Mt Bowen?
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Wed 16 Mar, 2011 12:28 am

yes johnw - the majestic Mt Bowen on Hinchinbrook Is it is. You can see the feature known as the Thumb and if the resolution was better you would be able to see the Prophet off to its side.
I think I saw the story on one of those survival shows - might google to remind myself.
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Wed 16 Mar, 2011 9:16 am

isoma wrote:yes johnw - the majestic Mt Bowen on Hinchinbrook Is it is. You can see the feature known as the Thumb and if the resolution was better you would be able to see the Prophet off to its side.
I think I saw the story on one of those survival shows - might google to remind myself.

Google Warren Mcdonald. He became a double amputee after having his legs pinned under a rock slab for several days on Mt Bowen. I read his book several years ago.

Another easy one from QLD. To make it a bit harder I need the name the the mountain in the background.
Bonus points for naming the dam and NP.
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Mt Edwards behind Moogerah Dam - Moogerah Peaks NP, SE QLD
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Wed 16 Mar, 2011 9:46 am

Somerset dam?
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Wed 16 Mar, 2011 10:06 am

Lizzy wrote:Somerset dam?

Hi Lizzy,
Not Somerset dam, but the name of the dam/lake is just for bonus points. I need the name of the mountain behind it. You're too far north.
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Wed 16 Mar, 2011 10:10 am

yeah I know- just thought I'd try to find the dam first :lol:
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Wed 16 Mar, 2011 10:16 am

Moogerah Peaks National Park, Mt French & Moogerah Dam ????
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Wed 16 Mar, 2011 10:18 am

opps- Mt Edward not French...
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Re: Game: Where-is-it (Aussie)

Wed 16 Mar, 2011 10:28 am

Yes I'll pay that. It is Mt Edwards behind Moogerah Dam in Moogerah Peaks NP. We climbed the steep-ish Mt Edwards, which is quite a rewarding short walk to the top and some expansive views. Your turn Lizzy...
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