TS6612 - Tooloom Boomi Creek, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 13-Jun-21. Waypoint TP13273
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S28° 30.975' E152° 37.411' (WGS 84) |
| 56J 463161E 6845550N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 786 m |
| Local Government Area: | Kyogle |
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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: TS6612
Official Name: Tooloom
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.
Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points. If you believe that a trig point is located on private property, and permission to access the trig 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.
Access for Tooloom TS: 4WD track (or dry weather 2WD with high clearance) starts on the Clarence Way, where North Yabbra Forest Road starts (S28° 31.361' E152° 34.338'). Follow North Yabbra Forest Road east for 5km or to where road forks, and a locked gate is found. (S28° 30.592' E152° 36.988'). Park car and walk through locked gate up a well defined path for 1km. Track is steep. Trig is on top of hill, with a communication tower and fire tower.
Logs
A great day out trig hunting and geocaching with friends. We were fortunate to have the gate unlocked so drove to trig goodness. There was someone working in the fire tower. I would have liked to have wondered up there for a look!
Thanks for the cache
I was after somewhere gently to take the new 4WD for a little test, but couldn't bring myself to get it too scratched or muddy just yet. Give it time. I decided to set off in search of this trig. The road in from Clarence Way isn't too bad and would be fine in dry weather for a 2WD with high clearance. There were a few branches down on the road that could have been moved, but a 4WD could just ride on over them. I parked at the gate and made my way uphill. Steep at times, you start off in drier forest, then up and through some cooler rainforest before coming out on top of the mountain. The nearby firetower was opened, so I popped up for a look. Some amazing views of the hills around the Woodenbong area, and also down south.
The trig itself is in good condition, and even has a little fence around it! Name plate is still in place. Took a few photos then made my way back to the car and out of the forest. A great little trek with some nice views of the area.
