Walgarry Rockhole

AUGeoNamesrockunknown#226779
Latitude
-28.933330°
Longitude
119.033330°
Ortho h
485.00 m
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Last checked
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GeoNames ID 2059323 · Feature T.RK

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Walgarry Rockhole is a rock located in Australia, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #226779 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 485.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are -28.933330°, 119.033330°, corresponding to 28° 55′ 59.99″ S, 119° 1′ 59.99″ E in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like Walgarry Rockhole to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)-28.933330, 119.033330
WGS84 (DMS)28° 55′ 59.99″ S, 119° 1′ 59.99″ E
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 50S (approx.)
Elevation485.00 m
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Geodetic context in Australia

The national geodetic reference in Australia is maintained by Geoscience Australia. The active datum is GDA2020. Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in Australia you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in Australia from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

GeoNames topographic database · rocks
Rays Rocks
9.6 km away · AU
GeoNames topographic database · hill
Yerramudder Hill
17.3 km away · AU
GeoNames topographic database · rocks
Trainers Rocks
21.0 km away · AU
GeoNames topographic database · rock
Retreat Rock
25.6 km away · AU
GeoNames topographic database · mine_entrance
Burrang
27.8 km away · AU
GeoNames topographic database · hill
Little Noondie Hill
28.7 km away · AU

Frequently asked questions

What is Walgarry Rockhole?

Walgarry Rockhole is a rock located in Australia, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database network. It has the public identifier #226779 and sits at an elevation of 485.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Walgarry Rockhole?

The position of Walgarry Rockhole in WGS84 is -28.933330°, 119.033330° (decimal), or 28° 55′ 59.99″ S, 119° 1′ 59.99″ E in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in Australia this falls approximately in UTM Zone 50S (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this rock?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from geonames. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.