NM C 074 Walgett, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0965

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S30° 1.294' E148° 4.368' (WGS 84)
	55J 603449E 6678340N (UTM)
Elevation:	134 m
Local Government Area:	Walgett

Map

Whodunit Geocache

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
Official Code: TS3508 (D) it seems by the destroyed block of concrete
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 131
PID: 2950057
Other Information: Geoscience Australia

Logs

19-Jul-22

Team737

We've cleared out the Lightning Ridge area, so decided to go for the 'Walgett 10' lot of trigs on the way out to Brewarrina.... a 240km round trip, pretty good to bag 9 fun trigs, and had a great afternoon (except for those prickles!). These trigs, unusual as they are, add a cache-like search to the fun, some of them being quite tricky to spot, lucky the coordinates are good....
100 odd metres of dry prickles, I wasn't popular with my sidekick! The trig is standing up a little better now....

Rated: for Overall Experience

11-Oct-20

TG47

Found this trig this morning with Smittengranny.

11-Oct-20

Smittengranny

Today we are travelling west from Walgett to Brewarrina trying to grab as many of these trigs as possible. I was hoping to get the 12 months unloved that was available on most of them, but discovered my good friend Albida had done a mad dash from home and has dashed, ha! Ha!ha! that idea.We also will be after the GC Earth caches there . Thanks for publishing this series of trigs Geocaching Australia. Dancing

Lost my photo for this one. Grrrr!

Rated: for Overall Experience

10-Oct-20

albida33

I decided a weekend dash north to finish my inland NSW counties was in order. The aim was Brewarrina for the two Earth Caches. Day 2. After a coolish night I was up and away fairly quickly. I am planning on doing most of the GC caches on my return journey, but I stopped at several GCA caches and even a run of Trigs West of Walgett. The day turned out quiet warm and I camped by the banks of the Barwon River just out of Brewarrina.

This was part of a series of Trigs along the road to Brewarrina.

Thanks
Albida

16-Oct-19

Tassie Trekkers

We are currently staying at Narrabri and the lure of a trig trail resulted in a 500klm round trip today. Required pic has been added to the gallery.

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

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Rated: for Overall Experience

12-Oct-19

alnic39

Still a trig in place. It may be a remnant, or completely intact. Deserves to be unarchived.

08-Oct-19

alnic39

Clearly a trig at this location.

Rated: for Overall Experience

20-Jun-15

Grahame Cookie

Certainly seems to be destroyed, so the Official Code of TS3508 should be changed to TS3508D; either way changing the trig point name from "Gingie Homestead Area", to "NM C 074"

09-Dec-10

McKee Clan

Not a trig of any description. All thrigs along this highway are 4 metal poles with a concrette square in the middle to signify the survey mark but unfortunately not enough to say it's a trig or even survey mark. evidenceot enough to bring people here.