Mudgee Menah, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 02-Sep-09. Waypoint TP2623

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S32° 33.847' E149° 33.370' (WGS 84)
	55H 739987E 6394150N (UTM)
Elevation:	468 m
Local Government Area:	Mid-Western

Map

Whodunit Geocache

Description

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

Official Code: TS5321

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: 473.82
PID: 2949759
Other Information: Geoscience Australia

Logs

20-May-23

Grumbligrot

found on a trip around the Big Island

17-Dec-21

Team737

This one was pretty tricky - we parked on the shoulder (narrow), I got the camera at full arm height and snapped over the grass....

Rated: for Overall Experience

01-Jun-21

Just a cacher

Out for a drive with Black Bunny and decided to grab this as we passed by.

Thanks for the trig.

Team737

01-Jun-21

Black Bunny

Out with Just a cacher and decided to drop in and grab this as we passed by.

Thanks for the trig

Rated: for Overall Experience

13-Mar-21

Lis + Pete

Out to the Honey Pot and got the cache photo from just up the road.

24-Jul-19

Squirrels0291

Found, take a photo from the roadside today!

12-Dec-18

LuckyL10n

#GA3302 - 11:55; It was an early start to day two of the LuckyL10n, Sol de lune journey or destination tour as we take the long way to Bathurst via Dunedoo, Gulgong, Mudgee and a few smaller towns as well. Collected a few caches close to Dubbo to start the day before hitting a few more along the highway as we headed to Dunedoo and Gulgong for a couple more. We had now reached the outskirts of Mudgee like those before us, managed to snag a snap of this trig from the roadside. TFTT Geocaching Australia Very Happy

Rated: for Overall Experience

12-Dec-18

Sol de lune

Day 2 of our trip around parts of mid west NSW and this trig was our next stop. Like others before, we grabbed the photo from the fence line.

17-Feb-18

albida33

Mudgee trip for The Road Less Traveled series. Day 3. Sofala to Mudgee via Hill and lots more back roads. This one is out on private property do I took the image from the fence line that was as close as I could manage.

Thanks
Albida

17-Sep-17

Goldenwattle

I didn't like where I parked, so I took a quick photograph and departed. TFTC.

Rated: for Overall Experience

11-Jun-17

fitzy_1965

GCA 1554. Found during a meander around the region grabbing the TRLT series.

Grabbing a local trig for my GCA daily. Nice and close to the road.

TFTC !!

Rated: for Overall Experience

07-Jun-15

alnic39

TFTT

Rated: for Overall Experience

24-May-15

Grahame Cookie

Changing from "Caerlon Homestead Area" (sic), to "Mudgee". Not only does the nameplate 'say' that, but that is what is showing on the Department of Lands SIX Maps site. Also the Official Code is TS5321.

14-Jul-11

glenferns

Wandered through the dead thistles this morning to find this trig; its in good shape with a nice plaque saying "Mudgee"

19-Jun-10

Team Lego Men

Woohoo. FTF. Saw this one from the road as we were driving into Mudgee. Returned the next day and after negotiating two sets of fences and numerous thistles which went straight through my joggers got to GZ.