Acacia Legume, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0853

After waking up to a wet day in Lismore, I decided to take a trip out west to see if I could outrun the bad weather. This trig had tempted me before, so I made plans that it would be my destination today.

I did outrun the rain, but there was heavy fog patches along the way, and as I climbed in elevation up Acacia Plateau Road the fog became heavier and heavier. The road was clear, albeit a bit narrow. I didn't encounter any trees over the road like Wayn0 did. Some of the road was a bit wet, but no problem with a 4x4.

When the GPS said 50m, I parked the truck and made my way into the forest. The fog was thick and everything was dripping wet... and cold. I'll take this weather over the summer heat anytime. I made my way through the mossy gardens and eventually spied the trig guarded by vines and trees. It in good condition, although a bit mossy in places. The nameplate is still attached.

I spotted the vanes and old pedestal not far from the concrete trig. This was a fun one that I imagine won't see many visitors.

Rated: for Overall Experience

I’m camping in the area for a nearby big hike tomorrow and was looking at the surrounding Trig options for today’s adventure. This one having the sketch notes added grabbed my attention. I calculated drive time and potential hike time and decided it was doable. I would even be back at camp during daylight hours which is not like me haha. Acacia Plateau Road turns into Acacia Plateau Track. This was the point I thought I may have to hike from but no, you can drive it with a 4WD. The track itself is in good condition. Most 4WDs could handle it easy. Trouble is there was lots of debris on the track. Most I just dragged off the track by hand. I used a machete at one point where vines had fallen. Then there was a fallen tree that I winched out of my way. About 1km away from GZ the route was covered with vines, small trees and all sorts of spikey things. I decided it will be quicker to walk to GZ and back rather than sort that out on my own. My progress to the Trig was further slowed down by at least 20 minutes by a captivating audiobook, Endgame - Bobby Fischer. You know you’re listening to a great audiobook when you arrive at your destination only to stay in your vehicle for a while longer just so you can continue to listen haha. All the way to GZ I’m thinking of his story and remembering my visit to the Bobby Fischer Center in Selfoss Iceland.. to the point I nearly walked past GZ..

I’m glad I decided not to deal with the last mess because a few hundred meters on there was a very large tree blocking the way that no winch was going to move! The track will get you to about 50m away from GZ. At this point it curves around the small hill that the Trig is on. I walked up and down the track a few times while the distance to the Trig remained at around 50m to find the least dense area to head in to GZ. Once found I ventured in. No real bush bashing, just a simple wander to the prize. There she is! Contrary to the sketch notes there is a nameplate. I think the remains of the original Trig cairn sits beside the newer Trig. There was something else at GZ as well. See image. A concrete post structure and some disks beside it. The structure is in the old Trig sketch notes. Certainly different to the NSW concrete pillars used for most Trigs. Duties done and time to head back to the Geo-Van and to camp. A celebration beer is in order first. I have plenty of time today. Thanks No_Tomorrow (Now_To_Morrow) for the extra information, it’s appreciated, and thanks for the cache

Rated: for Overall Experience

Sketch images uploaded with directions from Legume direction.

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