Gap TS2136 Unincorporated Area, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 02-Sep-09. Waypoint TP3630
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S31° 6.263' E141° 43.683' (WGS 84) |
| 54J 569429E 6558601N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 279 m |
| Local Government Area: | Unincorporated Area |
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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: 284
PID: 2949043
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
I arrived at the Station to find no one around. I found out later that COVID has hit this place and most of the researchers are in various cottages isolating.
So I simply went up the ridge to the trig. You can see it from the station and I knew the terrain was not to hard.. all I needed was my bike, some water and a decent hat and veil to stop the flies getting in my face.
It was the middle of the day and the temp was about 32 degrees. Warm yes, but it was only a 4km trip. After less than 200m it was apparent that the mountain bike was useless. Too rocky.
The walk was fine for this 57 year old with knees that can quit at any moment. I kept my head down and was careful where I put each step.
I suspected there was a CORS up there but could not see anything on google images. I was happy to find that it was there, and so was there the old trig position. Three for the price of one.
This is bucket list stuff for me. Well worth the planning, the organising, the driving and the walking. The best views of the outback you could hope to see.
