Where did you visit for its geographical significance?

[jastel]

I agree but I didnt start the JD thread....just gave a possible reason.

Quite a lot of these "places" are stretching the definition, I think.

 

[justinbrett]

For example, I once visited the line of the equator in Ecuador. There was a museum there with a guided tour, and the guide drained a sink of water on both sides of the line - as well as right on the line - to demonstrate the different directions that the water flowed. In hindsight, I think they might have used some trickery but it was interesting at the time.

I’m in Quito today just in an uber back from the equator.

I had a 1 on 1 guide as it was late in the day, guy could tell I wasn’t in the mood for BS and as I said it’s a myth you can see the effect in such a small volume of water (let alone expecting a different result a few meters away from their equator which isn’t even the exact line anyway). He told me they just do the equator example first when it’s still, and for the north and south of examples it’s just the direction he pours the water.

Massive tourist trap IMO. The monument (which is 7 seconds of latitude off) is a good photo. The museums line is 4 seconds off. You have to go to the car park to see precisely 0 on your phone compass.

 

[Blackadder]

Cape York, most Northern point in mainland Australia
Wilson Promontory, most Southern point in mainland Australia
Cape Byron , most Eastern point of mainland Australia

Also been to the top of Mount Kosciuszko.

 

[Groundfeeder]

Cape York, most Northern point in mainland Australia
Wilson Promontory, most Southern point in mainland Australia
Cape Byron , most Eastern point of mainland Australia

Also been to the top of Mount Kosciuszko.

Now, have you been down mine shafts in Cobar or Mt Isa etc to the deepest (attainable) part of Oz to almost complete the set? THAT is worth doing. But we still have lonely WA somewhere near Useless Loop.

 

[Blackadder]

Now, have you been down mine shafts in Cobar or Mt Isa etc to the deepest (attainable) part of Oz to almost complete the set? THAT is worth doing. But we still have lonely WA somewhere near Useless Loop.

Just need Steep Point in WA for the Continental extremes bingo card.
My claustrophobia would be kicking in big time on the mine shafts so unless I can overcome that , nope.

 

[Groundfeeder]

Just need Steep Point in WA for the Continental extremes bingo card.
My claustrophobia would be kicking in big time on the mine shafts so unless I can overcome that , nope.

I was pondering about the lack of distinctions for our poor orphan Taswegia. It would have 4 (prized) extremities on the leaderboard, with QLD second.
Lest we go into Oz towns/villages that are highest, hottest, coldest, most boring etc .

 

[Wing Nut]

Now, have you been down mine shafts in Cobar or Mt Isa etc to the deepest (attainable) part of Oz to almost complete the set? THAT is worth doing. But we still have lonely WA somewhere near Useless Loop.

Unfortunately Mt Isa Mines closed the underground mine tour many years ago but opened a tourist centre where you can experience something similar. I lived in Mt Isa in the late 90's and got to go down underground a couple of time, the deepest being 2 kms.

 

[Warks]

Lake Eyre for the lowest point on land (not underground) though. I think it's 14 metres below. Having been to the Dead Sea (430-440 metres below SL) it doesn't inspire me to go there for that stat alone but would be interesting.

 

[Ansett Nostalgic]

Unfortunately Mt Isa Mines closed the underground mine tour many years ago but opened a tourist centre where you can experience something similar. I lived in Mt Isa in the late 90's and got to go down underground a couple of time, the deepest being 2 kms.

That sounds like fun. Worth going?

 

[Wing Nut]

That sounds like fun. Worth going?

It was, we did it as a family. You get a pair of 'oranges' (cheap overalls) to wear (and keep) for the tour, our eldest was born there and returned at 16 as a birthday present. He promptly decided to cut around town in his oranges that day.

https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g255339-d10398940-Reviews-Hard_Times_Mine-Mount_Isa_Queensland.html

 

[Groundfeeder]

It was, we did it as a family. You get a pair of 'oranges' (cheap overalls) to wear (and keep) for the tour, our eldest was born there and returned at 16 as a birthday present. He promptly decided to cut around town in his oranges that day.

https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g255339-d10398940-Reviews-Hard_Times_Mine-Mount_Isa_Queensland.html

I recall the highlight at Cobar was a fairly quiet smooth drop underground of about 1 to 1.5km (stand to be corrected) then slowing to a stop to wait for the loooooong cable to lose its "elasticity" before exiting at base site. A joy to be slowly sproinging up and down in this tiny capsule!
We were there for a mining seminar, however our company had a corporate relationship with the major South African gold mines who could have shown them what DEEP underground is all about.

 

[RooFlyer]

Now, have you been down mine shafts in Cobar or Mt Isa etc to the deepest (attainable) part of Oz to almost complete the set? THAT is worth doing. But we still have lonely WA somewhere near Useless Loop.

Forgot about mines. Yes, have done Isa, Cobar and about a dozen others (I started off as a mine geologist), including a couple of the really deep South African ones (>2,300m drop, double-decker cages). Still have a nice piece of souvenir 2/3 oz/t gold ore on my shelf.

A joy to be slowly sproinging up and down in this tiny capsule!

Really shouldn't be doing that!