TS10920 - Clarence Tower Taloumbi, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 20-Feb-20. Waypoint TP13019
Cache Details
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| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S29° 35.100' E153° 16.629' (WGS 84) |
| 56J 526840E 6727165N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 345 m |
| Local Government Area: | Clarence Valley |
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Description
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station and photograph the GZ.
Official Code: TS10920
Official Name: Clarence Tower
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.
Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points. If you believe that a trig point is located on private property (where access permission is NOT forthcoming) 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.
Access: Park at S 29° 33.741 E 153° 17.637, follow 4WD trail for 2.5km on flat ground. Take right hand fork in trail throigh locked gate. Head uphill untill you're at the top. Bring mosquito/march fly repellent. They are terrible in this area.
Hints
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Logs
I parked along the road and jumped walked around the locked gate. Immediately I was attached by hundreds of mosquitos. But I had the day off, and if I didn't get up top of the peak today, It would be a long time before I'd have another opportunity - so I continued. For about 2.5km, the track was flat - a rutted 4WD track that crossed a couple of small creeks. Eventually the track forked with locked gates to the left and right. Taking the right gate I started climbing upwards through a couple more open gates until I was on top. The mosquitos followed me all the way, latching on to any part of exposed skin that I hadn't flicked with a gum tree branch in the last few seconds.
The tower was easily found, only 10m from the concrete pillar trig, but I didn't stay too long as the March flies had joined the mosquitos in pursuit of my blood. The views on the way up were amazing, and as fire has recently passed through the area, the lack of foliage on top of the hill meant I had some amazing almost 360 degree views.
