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Name:
Bald Hill
Description:

is a descriptive name for the hill on which Bald Trig Station is positioned. One of the most extensive views in this region is seen from this vantage point. Bald Hill. The name was described in the Lithgow Mercury 12th March 1908, ….Bald Hills greet the sight. These hills are well named, for they are indeed bald. The name is shown on the map Mount Victoria to the Western County, 1914. The previous name for Bald Hill was Panoramic Hill. Named by Surveyor Robert Hoddle, 20th October 1823. Ref: Colville, Berres Hoddle. Robert Hoddle Pioneer Surveyor 1794-1881, 2004, p. 43. The former Wolgan Valley Railway skirted Bald Hill on the eastern side.

Maps:
  • Lithgow
Grid Reference:
  • 433 958
Location:
Newnes State Forest
Status:
Threatened
Related Names:
Walks:
  • GOS4.24: Minyaba Canyon and Bula Nadgyung
Photos:
 - Bald Hill

Pagoda Rock Formations