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The heights, and where each comes from
Each figure is stated by its source: the NSW Geographical Names Register’s records for the places and their trig, station and locality, the State Heritage Register’s listing for Ben Lomond railway station, and Walcha Council for the township’s height.
| Place | Height | Position | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Rock trig | 1,277 m | 28.85°S, 152.04°E | the register’s trig station on Bald Rock |
| Tenterfield trig | 940 m | 29.05°S, 151.99°E | the register’s Tenterfield trig station |
| Black Mountain | 1,259 m | 29.62°S, 152.13°E | the register’s mountain in Gibraltar Range |
| Glen Innes trig | 1,125 m | 29.75°S, 151.73°E | the register’s trig station overlooking the town |
| Ben Lomond station | 1,363 m | 30.02°S, 151.65°E | the State Heritage Register’s listing for the station, closed in 1984; position from the register |
| Guyra | 1,300 m | 30.22°S, 151.67°E | the register’s Guyra locality record |
| Round Mountain | 1,581 m | 30.44°S, 152.23°E | the register’s Round Mountain record |
| Black Mountain trig | 1,182 m | 30.50°S, 151.92°E | the register’s trig station on Black Mountain (Armidale Regional) |
| Wollomombi Falls | 1,158 m | 30.53°S, 152.03°E | the register’s record for the falls, about 36 km east of Armidale |
| Uralla station | 1,017 m | 30.65°S, 151.50°E | the register’s record for the railway station, 555 rail km from Sydney |
| Dangars Falls | 945 m | 30.68°S, 151.72°E | the register’s record for the falls, 16 km south-south-east of Armidale |
| Walcha | 1,067 m | 30.98°S, 151.58°E | Walcha Council for the township’s height; the register for the position |
| Grundy trig | 1,463 m | 31.33°S, 151.65°E | the register’s trig station; Walcha Council gives it as the district’s highest point, 38 km south of Walcha |
The guides, north to south
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Where are the Northern Tablelands, and how high?
Every height the NSW Geographical Names Register keeps for the tableland, north to south.
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Why does Tenterfield say Federation began there?
The Oration, the School of Arts it was given in, and the path to Federation.
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What is the Gondwana rainforest on the escarpment?
The World Heritage rainforest of the escarpment, and the lookout over the valley.
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Which waterfalls and gorges are on the edge?
The falls on the edge, and the drop the parks service and Geoscience Australia each state for them.
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How do you get up there by train and road?
The daily train, and the two stated road routes up from Sydney.
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