TS10442 Dungog Reservoir Dungog, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 10-Aug-22. Waypoint TP13406

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Type: TrigPoint
Container: Other
Coordinates: S32° 24.826' E151° 45.206' (WGS 84)
  56H 382782E 6413016N (UTM)
Elevation: 120 m
Local Government Area: Dungog

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Description

A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ.

Official code: TS10442

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.

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27-Sep-22
Certainly looks like the platform for the trig is there...my photo includes some wildlife on the fence.
 
14-Aug-22
We found the reservoir, we're a bit unsure of whether we have a photo of the trig. We took the drone up to get a full aerial image, maybe towards the centre is an old trig mount?? Initially the gravel track looked like a driveway, but seems to be shared access for the reservoir/houses. It's a bit rutted at the beginning, but otherwise ok.
 
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