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Bald Hill, Coastal summit near Stanwell Park, Australia

Located on the Illawarra Range in New South Wales, Bald Hill rises 180 meters above sea level, offering views over the Tasman Sea and coastal plain.

Lawrence Hargrave conducted flight experiments with box kites at Bald Hill during the early 1900s, contributing to modern aviation technology developments.

The Tharawal people maintain traditional connections to the lands surrounding Bald Hill and the adjacent coastal regions of New South Wales.

The summit features a parking area, a memorial cairn, and designated launch zones for hang gliding and paragliding activities throughout the year.

The sandstone formations at nearby Stony Batter create a natural coastal ridge formation that extends along the northern section of the Illawarra escarpment.

GPS coordinates: -34.22422,150.99716

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:10

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