Sundown Geodetic Station Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP1262
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S31° 53.955' E141° 26.994' (WGS 84) |
| 54J 542542E 6470643N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 384 m |
| Local Government Area: | Broken Hill City |
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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: 395
PID: 2948328
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
We came back and sunset and it was quite a striking spot then.
Thanks for listing this trig point!
The thing I love about caching is the interesting stories, the extra interest and attention you take when travelling, the sight-seeing, the history, the interests of the individual CO’s, the fantastic photo opportunities and sometimes finding places that even some locals don’t know about.
I, like most cachers, look for more that a mint tin or a container under a bush. I appreciate the time that most CO’s take to construct a cache and write up a comprehensive listing and to create an interesting cache. I love travelling this big land of ours. I love taking the roads less travelled seeing the sights, the amazing colours, the natural beauty. I love the diversity of the land, the different scenes in the different seasons, the fresh air, the open plains, the lofty vistas and the magnificent waters. I love the different coffee shops I find. I enjoy the times I cache with others but I usually cache on my own. The geocaches are a great bonus of my travels. It's amazing to see the country in the eyes of a Geocacher. Thank you Geocaching Australia for adding this Trig Point to my real-life treasure hunt. I appreciate your efforts. 
Nice drive out to the Living Desert to view the sculptures and snap this trig.
Day 4 - and a whole day exploring around Broken Hill. Enjoyed the walk around the Sculptures and a new colour for a trig !
Thanks GCA !!
Goulburn to Forbes, Nyngen, Cobar, Broken Hill, Wentworth and Balranald. We spent today caching in and around
Broken Hill. There were a few historical sites and a few Cultural sites. We did a hill climb or two and
saw some great views.
We ventured into the Desert park for a look at the sculptures and had to visit this spot as well.
Thanks
Albida
Many thanks for the trig Geocaching Australia
Another fine Spring day for a drive around at Broken Hill with Tassie Trekkers.
Lots of muggles around today, but an easy find as they were busy elsewhere.
Thanks for the cache Geocaching Australia,
Roostaman
Just realised photo is on hubby's phone. Will upload later.
Will add a photo when I get back home from my road trip
It is situated at the Living Desert Sculpture Park near Broken Hill, which is worth seeing. A symposium held during 1992, and 1993 resulted in a group of internationally renowned sculptors carving objects from rock monoliths at this sight.
Additionally the views are also stunning, not unusual with Trig Points.
