Chandlers Peak Green Hills, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0498

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S30° 14.866' E151° 48.535' (WGS 84)
	56J 385404E 6653160N (UTM)
Elevation:	1436 m
Local Government Area:	Armidale

Map

Whodunit Difficulty

Description

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: 1473
PID: 2949450
Other Information: Geoscience Australia

Logs

27-Sep-20

alnic39

I was thwarted for a closer view by a locked gate. I waited for a little while just in case mt timing good, but no one came along. looks like a fun climb.

Rated: for Overall Experience

24-Dec-19

MattyRx

This is kind of a late log. Like 30 years late. Sort permission from the land holder to scale this little peak, which happens to be the 10th highest point ASL in NSW. I remember the day well - I'm the kid in the photos. I'll get back there one day soon, as it was a good walk and a nice view. I wasn't sure about weather to log this one or not, as I did find this before the 'cache' was published - however, the TS was in place and as part of the history of these things I'm going to log a find. If someone doesn't like it, feel free to let me know. And we'll fight it out Wink

It was decided by grandmother than we'd climb this peak, and she knew the land owner (as well as every one else in a 100km radius). So grandmother, aunties and uncles - grandfather and more close family joined us all for the hike up. Photos were taken, which later had to be developed in a lab, and that's what I've digitised and added to the log. It was a great day, great trig and I was glad to have these photos to remember it by! 5 stars!

Rated: for Overall Experience

wayn0