The Rock Hill The Rock, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP2100

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S35° 16.484' E147° 4.445' (WGS 84)
	55H 506737E 6096486N (UTM)
Elevation:	507 m
Local Government Area:	Lockhart

Map

Whodunit Geocache

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: 554.4
PID: 2950267
Other Information: Geoscience Australia

Logs

15-Nov-24

Goldenwattle

I have been wanting to find this 2001 cache for years, plus this trig. Today I finally got here. Shame it was such a hot day though.
It was 27C when I set out. I had a couple of bottles of water for the journey. Not enough it turned out and I had to ration. Managed though.
The first half is okay, but it's after that it's gets tough (I decided I should have done the climb ten years ago, when I was ten years younger.) Put one foot in front of the other and keep going. I took two or three short breaks. Hot day, and I didn't know how hot till I got back to the bottom again. It had gotten up to 32C. (My car thought it was 33C.) Likely why I needed more water. I did feel like giving up as the path rose, but I would tell myself not far now. I told myself that multiple times

Rated: for Overall Experience

12-Jan-22

geono.

Thought there'd be a trig on top of The Rock, just couldn't find anything that resembled one. Stopped for a snack and rest near the fireplace but the photo was taken of MrG and the view. A challenging spot to put a trig! TFTC Geocaching Australia.

Rated: for Overall Experience

07-Mar-21

TroyFindz

had an adventure climbing up the rock today, been wanting to climb this ever since i drove past on my way to bathurst some 10 years ago.

05-Sep-20

albida33

I joined a weekend away to 'The Rock' with Fitzy_1965, MinnieK, Nibletricecakes, Gliss! & Cosmonaut97. The main aim was a climb up the Lion of Kengal and the caches in the Olympic Highway Stock Reserve. We achieved everything on the agenda, even though some of took longer than expected. We had a great weekend staying at Baby&MrsGopher's place where the hospitality was fantastic. On Sunday afternoon I headed out by myself to Henty and Wagga Wagga. On Monday I spent the morning in North Wagga and on the Coolamon Highway.

This was a fantastic cache, with a great journey to get it. Even though we took the route via the northern peak as well. Great views and great company on the trek. I am so happy to cross this oldish cache off the ones not found.

Thanks
Albida

05-Sep-20

minniek

Found this trig at the top of Kengal.

Amazing views up here

Rated: for Overall Experience

25-Jul-20

Tankengine

Found with a bunch of Canberra cachers on our assault on The Rock!

Rated: for Overall Experience

25-Jul-20

Cosmonaut97

'lovely' walk up Smile

done with a few ringins from Canberra. TFTT.

Rated: for Overall Experience

25-Jul-20

Kittykatch

Great walk up the Rock today. Cool to find this Trig !

09-Jun-19

Lis + Pete

Well was it the fireplace/BBQ spot. I think the concrete surround of the BBQ pit might have been a give away.

17-Aug-18

C○3 ♀ Ɛ○<<○3

found it. great walk/clambour. this pic could double for the go nude... geocache. too nice a day not to. Haha

28-Jul-18

SimpsonFamily15

walked up THE ROCK with baby and mrs gopher. nice cool overcast day and a picnic for our efforts.

28-Jul-18

baby&Mrs gopher

Slow walk up with Simba15 at 1250

14-Jul-18

Wilbert67

Great walk to do, did one walk up and the walk down to cover all the tracks and enjoyed the spectacular views on top.
TFTC Wilbert67

25-Apr-18

JohnoMawbs

ANZAC Day 2018
I started the day off by going to the dawn service in Temora. I loved the service and when the Spitfire (plane) went over the top of us. I then headed home for some breakfast and seeing that I have the day off of work I found myself driving to ‘The Rock’. Originally to hike up to the top of ‘The Lion’ in ‘The Rock Nature Reserve’ but seeing how there are caches along the way, I thought I would get a few Smile

added to my accounts as well. I also learnt a few things today. Unless stated otherwise, all caches were found quickly. On some of the smaller log books/paper I signed as 25/4 JM. Thanks to all CO’s of the caches I found, the locations I experienced and for the fun I had today. Smile

Today’s totals:
21 Groundspeak finds
4 Geocaching Australia finds
0 DNF’s

My 2nd GCA cache of the day. A nice quick find here. TFTTP

27-Dec-17

The Hancock Clan

A bonus trig after climbing the rock for the 2001 cache. TFTC!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan

02-Jan-14

Grahame Cookie

1540 Found this trig while on the walk up to Kengal. Took a photo and continued on. NICE to get an unplanned trig, especially so far from home (~620 km)

Rated: for Overall Experience

12-May-13

Boot65

Grabbed a selfy while up here on Mothers Day with the niece and nephew. A little hazy but still great views.

Rated: for Overall Experience

30-Mar-13

Teirae

Lived in this town for 2 years, finally climbed to the top. and did it with a baby on my back!

10-Jun-12

Canberra_bushwalker

After a cold night the day was cool and clear, good conditions for this walk. Fairly easy along the track at first, then climbed steadily, the track zigzaged so not too bad. Made the top in about an hour. Also found the nearby GC cache. Terrific views from the top Very Happy

No others while I climbed up but passes several groups heading up on the way down, seems a popular Sunday outing.

15-Oct-11

noikmeister

Found while caching in the area. A sort of bonus.

30-Sep-10

ST_7

Found the remains of the trig point at the top. By chance, we spied what looks like the remains of the beacon while stopping for a photo on the way down.

01-Apr-10

Tuena

Very surprised to be the first one to find this trig (or what's left of it). Quite a hard walk but tempered by the zig zagging path. Best approached in the late afternoon if the day is warm. I had a father & daughter who left well before me so made sure I caught up & overtook them - a game. Only the base of the trig left plus a bit of a steel support. Great views though & a GC cache nearby as well. An impressive peak.

Rated: for Overall Experience