Pambula trig Bega Valley Shire Council, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP1569
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S36° 55.055' E149° 50.020' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 752429E 5910519N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 233 m |
| Local Government Area: | Bega Valley |
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Description
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ, and to photograph it.
Official Name: Pambula
Official Code: TS5946F
Elevation: 240 metres
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: 240.24
PID: 2948590
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
[Edited: 10/1/2019 - Difficulty of 2, to D3, as Permission to access is required.
Name Change: from "Silver Cliff Homestead Area", to Pambula - Official Name.
Adding Official Code - TS5946F - Grahame Cookie - from personal access.]
Property owner probably lives north of Omaru Lane.
Hints
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Logs
I had already loaded a few Waymark/Trig Points onto my GPSr, and this one seemed like it just needed some confidence to approach a property owner.
While I did first of all cruise up Omaru Lane, I couldn't see the Trig, though that may be the place to contact the Owner.
I had the Waymark (WMBTCK) information on my laptop, which mentioned going to the end of Bald Hills Road, so I ended asking an Owner at #379 Bald Hills Road, and he knew the Trig was there, and his property backed onto the one with the trig on it. With permission to walk up the dirt track below his house, that swing from SW to NW, before reaching a saddle, and the spur which heads almost south from where some sheep scattered on my approach. There was also a small mob of wallabies, that were a little inquisitive of my intentions - they moved closer to the fenceline, ready to make an escape.
It was fairly easy walking up the grassy slope, until I got to near the top where it steepened slightly. A moderate sized herd of cattle was browsing, and they weren't too fussed with a human coming through.
At the top is a white-painted, concrete 'Hotine' designed pedestal, on a square concrete pad. It has a typical plastic (PVC?) pipe, and braced, black-painted semi-circular vanes (non-perforated). There is an embedded brushed stainless plaque on the western side, pronouncing: "Central Mapping Authority | Geodetic Station | PAMBULA"
Immediately is a bank (x 30) of solar panels for the transmitter - newer than the SIX Maps aerial mapping.
On the way back down the mob of kangaroos had moved little further away. I waved to the property owner I had spoken to, and continued on my way.
* Claiming the First to Find, as there wasn't any photos from the log by 'Morghar', from back in August 2011. So, a Waymark as well as a very Unloved Trig! *
Took the required photos,
From the end of Bald Hills Road I got to within 570 metres of it and could see the trig point atop the hill nearby.
But this one is on private property and I couldn't get any closer without permission.
