Wyrrabalong Forresters Beach, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0134

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Type: TrigPoint
Container: Other
Coordinates: S33° 24.295' E151° 28.556' (WGS 84)
  56H 358275E 6302784N (UTM)
Elevation: 129 m
Local Government Area: Central Coast

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Wyrrabalong TS4876

 

Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Wyrrabalong.

Serial number is: TS4876.

Last Inspected on: February 13, 1990.

Elevation is: 132 metres.

 

A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ.

A trig point (also known as a Trigonometric Station) typically consists of a black disc on top of four metal legs or concrete pillar, resembling a navigation beacon. It is also accompanied by a metal disc, which is located directly below the center point of the tripod or on top of the pillar itself.

Trig points are generally located at the top of hills or points of prominence in the landscape. Many provide unique views and challenges, with some being difficult to get to.

These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps.

To log a find on the Geocaching Australia website, you will need to include a picture of the trig point, along with your GPS receiver and (preferably) yourself. Long distance / telephoto type pictures are against the spirit of this cache. You are encouraged to leave a description of your journey in your log to help others in finding the trig point.

The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies.

Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points. If you believe that a trig point is located on private property or in a dangerous location, you may archive the cache, by clicking on Log this Cache and place an "Archived" log on the Geocaching Australia website.

If you feel that you can add to the description of this trig point or adjust the difficulty / terrain ratings, please feel free to edit this cache and amend the information suitably. Vandalism of the cache description or other information will result in your account being terminated.

Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 130.44
PID: 2950518
Other Information: Geoscience Australia

Logs

There were two trigs found at this location today so I'm just going to copy and paste the log.

Beautiful weather. Beautiful views. No whales seen. No history cache info board anymore. Enjoying my little coastal exploration.
 
14-Jan-24
I think this is my first trig logged. Took a photo at GZ.
 
24-Apr-23
amazing views at the top
 
30-Jan-22
We noted these trigs on our walk from Shelly Beach last year but forgot to get photos. This time we took the shortcut from the car park above Forresters. Definitely an easier walk.
Geodaugter wanted to know why this trig was the wrong colour. Maybe it is in fancy dress?
 
22-Jun-21
found while in the area
 
10-Feb-21
This was only a short walk from the magnificent lookout but is not looking well.
 
12-Jan-20
Easy access and great views...and a Virtual as well as the UHF tower.
 
23-Jun-19
The kids and I braved the rain today to make a drive down to Forresters Beach, nabbing a dozen caches and a handful of trigs/virtuals.... a great way to spend a rainy day! Another one.... its always a treat to find an old vanes on pedestal trig with a great view...
 
24-Oct-18
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It's been quite a while since I last logged a find on GCA. Came across this trig today so thought I might as well seeing it is unloved at the moment. Got two for the price of one with my photo. Weather wasn't great for sight seeing today so will definitely be back as I also have some unfinished business.
TFTC
 
11-Apr-18
Out and about caching in the area and found this trig. The required photo has been added to the gallery. Another great view. TFTT
 
09-Apr-18
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One of the many trigs we found whilst exploring this area. Two trigs on this hill and this one has lovely views.

Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache for our enjoyment and adding to our geocaching experience.

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29-Mar-18
I parked near the gate and took the short walk to these two trigs. TFTC.
 
08-Oct-17
We came across this while collecting a clue for a mystery (which was gone) nearby. it appears that it's been restored compared to earlier pics.
 
01-Oct-16
Found these two trigs while doing the nearby mystery cache.
 
19-Sep-16
Found while doing the nearby GC multi that masquerades as a puzzle cache, CRAW. It takes you through the NP from Crackneck Point to here and a little beyond.
 
03-Feb-16
Found today on a walk with watagan wanders
 
31-Oct-15
Walked with family from Crackneck Lookout to here and back. Nowadays when I see a trig station I make sure I get a photo Very Happy This one is damaged though so I imagine it can't be used in its current state.
 
13-Aug-15
We were staying in Terrigal with the family, and I persuaded a crew to go for a short drive to see the view from this area. And, what a view it is! TFTT
 
11-Jul-15
Found this trig at around 4:26pm along with companion Rhyssa6. It was in parts. I placed the vane on top of the stand and the mast beside the concrete stand prior to taking the photo. This is a great place to look at the views. We were a bit surprised at the number of people around.
 
26-Dec-14
Located when walked the Wyrrabalong Track this morning. Walked from Bateau Bay, up to Crackneck, then onto Wyrrabalong Lookout. Beautiful morning. Photo's to come. Very Happy
 
27-Jul-14
On a 3 day caching road trip from Brisbane with Pprime and Fangsoki trying to find a few old caches.

We parked nearby by mistake while looking for an access to an old archived cache and so I took the opportunity to log the Trig points here.

Some great views both ways along the coast.
 
23-Jun-13
1258 'GAFF1' or is that GAFF0, as I didn't have any coordinates for it, and as the name plate has been ripped off I didn't know the name of it either, and thought it may have been called Cromarty TP (tho I'm not sure what i associated that with)! Like many others I was up here looking for "A Swell Place" geocache.
It was very wet and overcast, with reasonable views of the surf tho.
Terrain = 2 (maybe)
 
06-Oct-12
ready find. found a gc cache very close by plus a new trig point on the tower. cheers.
 
19-Jun-11
After spending the night just down the road I made an easy start to the day by grabbing this Trig.
 
08-Apr-11
Clapping Got while getting a swell place
 
26-Jan-11
Found while visiting A Swell Place. Great views.
 
21-Jan-11
The view was fantastic today, but not good for whales!
This must be quite an important telecommunications tower if the size of the satellite disk is anything to go by.
 
14-Oct-10
Lovely spot up here, nice and quiet and fabulous spot to watch for whales.
 
13-Jan-10
Found this trig marker after doing some maintenance nearby.
Good views from all along this stretch and it is a good whale watching place.
 
11-Jan-10
Pretty easy, almost feel like I have missed something.
 
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