Maclean Trig Maclean, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 02-Sep-09. Waypoint TP3109
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S29° 27.316' E153° 12.944' (WGS 84) |
| 56J 520919E 6741553N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 127 m |
| Local Government Area: | Clarence Valley |
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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: 137
PID: 2947644
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
We were in town for the Highland Gathering and decided to take a break for some fish and chips at this great lookout. Nab a cache or two and this Trig point at the same time, so all in all a successful time.
Trignis in decent enough nick considering how accessible to the public it is.
Thanks for the trig point listing.
Trignis in decent enough nick considering how accessible to the public it is.
Thanks for the trig point listing.
I am in Yamba this weekend for an end of year work function staying at Angourie Resort which is lovely. We have the day free so I am going caching. The Maclean Trig is my fifth cache today. The view is amazing about 180 degrees. I commune with the bird life for a while. There is a 'pecking order' with kookaburras on top, magpies next a lone chicken, then other birds Thanks for the Trig GA
On a Trig hunting mini road trip south of the Sunshine State and decided to visit this one. Very busy here today. It took a while for me to be able to get a decent image without muggles interrupting my good times haha. Thanks for the cache 
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Visiting Maclean for the first . Headed up to the look -out. Great views from up here. Noticed the trig point and figure there was a GA cache close by. Thanks for setting it up.
Not the sunniest day we've had but it's nice to be back on this gorgeous town. TFTT
Second day of mega and the weather turned off. We are still out there and caching, just getting wet, but thats all part of the game. A lot of caches found again in the Dayboro area before we left in the afternoon. A few more caches on our trip home to NSW this Sunday afternoon as well.
TFTC Wilbert67
TFTC Wilbert67
Visiting the lookout whilst visiting Maclean and couldn't let another Trig Point pass me by.
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While visiting the lookout on a showery afternoon. Thanks for this trig cache.
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Getting over this having been here but now looking at GA and going have to go back. TFTC
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On the way home from Yamba today, we saved this spot for today for the EarthCache, as its EarthCache day.... and a great one too....
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You can see the Yamba fires from up here. A bit sad really.
Note: Photo didn't load with log through app. Photo lost.
Note: Photo didn't load with log through app. Photo lost.
Wonderful views from this easy to drive to trig. Wow, the work the government is doing on roads and bridges around here is phenomenal! TFTT
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Found while up here looking for some GC caches.
And excellent views too.
TFTT.
And excellent views too.
TFTT.
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#GA2743 - 15:05; Day five of the 2018 Oz GeoMuster mission with Sol de lune. After a night in Ballina, the plan for today was to cache northward through Ballina to Byron Bay and then on to Kingscliff before turning south for home through Bangalow, Evans Head, New Italy, Yamba, Maclean and on to Kempsey for another overnight stay. After an early start, we hadn't gone far up the road when we saw evidence of a heavy shower not too long before we got there, so we seem to have dodged a bullet and got packed up with fairly dry gear. Following a successful run through to Cape Byron, we continued our journey along some interesting and at times rather rough roads before getting to the highway and on to Brunswick Heads then Kingscliff. Another hiccup after we started the trek south again when we missed the turn off into Bangalow due to older maps and newer roads. Didn't have any problems finding our way in to Yamba though, despite all the roadworks on the highway. After our tour of Yamba we headed in to Maclean for our last stop for the day. After looking for a non-existent street, we finally made it to the top of the hill to grab our snaps of this trig. TFTT Geocaching Australia 
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Day 5 of the trip up the NSW coast with LuckyL10n after the Morisset event. Today was from Ballina to Kingscliff and back to Kempsey. A few more caches grabbed, with most being trigs...
No problems spotting this one and the required photo was soon in the bag.
Thanks for yet another trig...
No problems spotting this one and the required photo was soon in the bag.
Thanks for yet another trig...
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We logged this cache on the way up to the Gold Coast from the NSW central Coast. There was an Earth Cache nearby which we recommend. TFTC.
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Found with the geofamily. Great views from here, plus a cache.
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There was quite dense fog on the river as we left the motel this morning and headed for the Maclean Trig Point. When we arrived there was no fog at this height but there wasn't much to see because all the low areas were shrouded in fog. The Trig Point was a quick find. The required photo was taken and has been added to the Gallery. Thanks Geocaching Australia for the cache.
Another trig identified by friends who drove me around showing me highlights of the district - used my phone.
I don't think that I have been up to this lookout and found the trig in the past, despite having gone past the locality quite a few times.
Stopped by tonight for the nearby geocache.
Found the trig @ 1828
Stopped by tonight for the nearby geocache.
Found the trig @ 1828
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Lovely views from this trig. This is always a busy place, today someone had set up camp and had their washing drying. There sure are worse places!
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Found on the NSW leg of our Round Aust trip
Staying in Yamba for a few days and today we took the kids out for a look at the sights, found some caches and some waymarks.
TFTC
Nice easy one the way we like them, LOL!
Staying in Yamba for a few days and today we took the kids out for a look at the sights, found some caches and some waymarks.
TFTC
Nice easy one the way we like them, LOL!
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A drive by trig and a first view of the sea for quite a while since getting off the boat from Tassie and heading north the inland way. Thanks.
My first Trig!..found en route to Yamba for a caching trip
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Headed into Maclean to chek out this trig. Great views Also found the nearby GCA cache.
Also found the nearby GCA cache.Found whilst looking for a nearby cache. Just love trigs! What an awesome spot 
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Found this TP after doing a nearby cache.
Great views, thanks GCA.
Great views, thanks GCA.
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Shame it was hazy today as the views on a clear day would be magnificent. Called in on the way home from Lawrence Moot event today.
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Visited this one on a weekend trip to Grafton. Great location with excellent views.
Parked near this trig point while looking for GC1H26Z and also thought this TP is probably listed. It sure is. cloudglider
I spotted this one while doing a nearby cache - and I figured it might be a likely candidate for a trig point. Sure enough it is. Took a happy snap and then moved along. Great views from up here. TFTC.
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I think that I may have become be addicted to trig points 
There I was driving up the hill to the lookout to find a geocache when a familiar black and white shape caught my eye.
Suddenly it was out with the long list of trig point cache notes to see if this particular geodesic delight was on the list yet !!
Eureka !! There it is
This trig has a great outlook across the countryside to the Pacific Ocean.
I reckon if you squint hard enough you can see New Zealand from here
Now where was I ?
Oh yeah !! I was up here to find a run of the mill 'normal' geocache
And now for a gratuitous Gnomette smilie (because this site doesn't have a trig point smilie yet !! )
There I was driving up the hill to the lookout to find a geocache when a familiar black and white shape caught my eye.
Suddenly it was out with the long list of trig point cache notes to see if this particular geodesic delight was on the list yet !!
Eureka !! There it is
This trig has a great outlook across the countryside to the Pacific Ocean.
I reckon if you squint hard enough you can see New Zealand from here
Now where was I ?
Oh yeah !! I was up here to find a run of the mill 'normal' geocache
And now for a gratuitous Gnomette smilie (because this site doesn't have a trig point smilie yet !! )
Rated: for Overall Experience
Beautiful Views from this Trig. I was in town doing a couple of GC caches. One not too far from here....
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Found while working in the Maclean township. Great views from here.
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Picked this one up while on my way home from holidays. Nice views of the coast.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Found while doing cache maintenance in the area. Great views from here on this hot clear day.
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Found this a while back when visitign the geo-parents who live just down the hill.
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We found this trig point while searching for another cache. We were visiting the area on our way to Sydney for Christmas.
Visiting the area with iluvtrekking - what great views.
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Fantastic views and picnic area, we did this trig point while doing a nearby cache.
