TS6550 - Kungabarin Keybarbin, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 02-Sep-09. Waypoint TP3093

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S29° 8.107' E152° 36.330' (WGS 84)
	56J 461625E 6776980N (UTM)
Elevation:	212 m
Local Government Area:	Clarence Valley

Map

Whodunit Container

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: 219.97
PID: 2947188
Other Information: Geoscience Australia

Directions:

Park car on Clarence Way. The closer to the trig you park, the steeper the walk up hill.

Logs

23-Jan-20

MattyRx

I didn't know how I'd go with this one. I wasn't sure of property access, or appropriate parking - but found it all relatively simple. This may have been made easier as only a couple of months ago the whole area was ravaged by bushfires, so I didn't have any weeds, grass or lantana to contend with today. I parked to the northern side of the trig, and made my way up an old fence line that leads right to the top of the hill. Everything had been incinerated - the fire must have been really hot, as grass wasn't growing here. Most places were lush green from the recent rains, but not this little hill.

As I got to the top, I saw the trig - the poor thing has a limp mast, which is letting his vanes dangle down low. Poor old trig did well not to receive more damage than this I suppose. Great to find it at the top though. Some great views too - the Clarence River can be seen snaking it's way around the lush countryside.

Was really glad to be able to put my name to this one. Hopefully someone replaces his mast with a more erect version soon.

Rated: for Overall Experience