Wallabi Point Trig, Saltwater, NSW Saltwater, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 19-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4906
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S32° 0.582' E152° 34.122' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 459265E 6458407N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 3 m |
| Local Government Area: | Mid-Coast |
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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. They also be an added incentive to geocachers/waymarkers when placing geocaches.
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.
This is also listed at: http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM71D3_Wallabi_Point_Trig_Saltwater_NSW
Logs
one of several trigs we found whilst exploring the area. Very nice walk to the point and excellent views at the lookout I sat at the lookout for a while looking out. There was a fishing boat out there, probably charter, and it was like the captain had placed the boat at just the right angle to get their passengers sick. It was rocking side to side quite violently on the waves. Or maybe side to side makes you less sick than front to back rocking. Who knows. Either way, it was rocking like a harcore fan at their fave band's concert. Snapped my required pic with said boat in background.
I didn't know about the usually blocked waterway to the south. It looked a bit dreamy from the lookout. Being Saturday and hot it was busy with people splashing about at the mouth. If I could guarantee I could park and turn my caravan closer to it I would have joined them, but I couldn't, so I didn't, because I was feeling lazy and didn't want to walk the 500m there from where I was parked. Hahaha. I'll just have to return to experience that another time, although there's a chance the bar will be closed when I return.
I came across quite a few scrub turkeys as I made my way to GZ and located the Trig.
TFTT
I was not sure it was posted on this website so I took a fix anyway.
Great view from surrounds but you would need to do a bit of clearing if you need to use this trig again.
TFTC
Steveishere
There was a few whales in the distance towards Cape Hawke.
Directions per Norkmeister will get you there, just remember to wear a cap/helmet, as there are a lot of low hanging branches on the way.
