Gooroo Hill, Sutton, NSW Sutton, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 19-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4916

Gooroo Hill trig point. 766m, Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve, Throsby, Gungahlin, Canberra.

Gooroo Trig :: 766m

An old and interesting rock pile structure positioned just over the border in NSW. This is an older style of trig point which is not common in the ACT. The trig marker at the top has been lost or damaged.
The Trig is on private land but this should not be a problem as it can be easily viewed and photographed over the fence from the ACT side in the nature reserve.

The views are mostly to the south and west. This covers most of the northern urban areas of Canberra. If you live North of the “Lake” you will most likely be able to see your house from here.

The trig is accessed through Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve. The reserve’s north eastern edge borders with NSW and several rural leases.
The ACT and NSW border follows the highest points of the terrain in this area so it passes over Old Joe hill and Gooroo Hill.

More information can be obtained from visiting the ACT government TAMs website 

http://www.tams.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/61034/Mulligans_Flat_and_Goorooyarroo_Brochure

This is a NO dogs area though vigourous self propelled children who enjoy pain should be OK.

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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.

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The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies.

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