Fingal Head, Tweed Heads, NSW Fingal Head, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 19-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4932
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S28° 11.997' E153° 34.246' (WGS 84) |
| 56J 556015E 6880515N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 19 m |
| Local Government Area: | Tweed |
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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.
Logs
Nice stroll along the headland in a brisk breeze, with the sea occasionally breaking over the cliffs on to the path.
We made a detour off the highway to find some GA caches dodging the rain we arrived at GZ photo taken
Soph out loud and I are on a bit of a road trip on our way to Lennox Head for a conference, it gave us an excuse to have a mini holiday and take a few days to get there. So for us that always means finding caches and trigs on our travels. This trip so far has been great as we have had the chance to visit a bunch of beautiful Northern New South Wales Beach towns. Being the off season they have been pretty quiet and even though it is June, much warmer than at home in the Hawkesbury. We have been spending a time travelling slowly between a bunch of beach towns we have not spent time in along the New South Wales North Coast and it has been quite a treat. Fingal head was quite spectacular although very windy today. the light house here was very small and cute
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What a great spot - great scenery and a lighthouse, plus an AL/trad/EC/trig and a virtual.... awesome!
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I visited Kingscliff today for a workshop. Afterwards I decided to find some caches in the area. I had a pleasant walk along the Kingscliff Baseline finding trig points. The sun was starting to set but there was enough time to drive towards Fingal Head. I enjoyed the walk towards the historic lighthouse. There were a couple of brush turkeys scratching in the undergrowth. Finding the Fingal Head trig is a bonus right next door to the lighthouse. Thanks for the trig GA
Yes. I’ve been here before and admired this Trig Point and Lighthouse 
So I’ve decided to focus my pre-work (during week days) mini adventures on areas that are popular for tourists or just usually busy. I have an extensive to-visit list to get through so I think this current approach makes sense. Today for example, a week day and I got the one remaining car park!
I arrived at the Trig and was glad to see it still had its top half. The previous two I visited today only had the bottom sections left. I appreciated the people who keep up the painting maintenance. It’s a shame they couldn’t clear some of the growth away so this can be better displayed. Oh well, I guess not everyone values these things like I do.
Now, let’s check out this splendid Lighthouse.. again
So I’ve decided to focus my pre-work (during week days) mini adventures on areas that are popular for tourists or just usually busy. I have an extensive to-visit list to get through so I think this current approach makes sense. Today for example, a week day and I got the one remaining car park!
I arrived at the Trig and was glad to see it still had its top half. The previous two I visited today only had the bottom sections left. I appreciated the people who keep up the painting maintenance. It’s a shame they couldn’t clear some of the growth away so this can be better displayed. Oh well, I guess not everyone values these things like I do.
Now, let’s check out this splendid Lighthouse.. again
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Headed out to complete a new Adventure Lab that popped up starting at Fingal Head and remembered that I hadnt got a recent photo up here. 
dont have a GPS and use my phone to take the photo
dont have a GPS and use my phone to take the photo
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An easy trig to locate. Thanks for bringing me to this lovely spot.
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Out and about caching and taking photos as I head for the central coast for a week. 
I have seen many wonderful sights and taken many photos along my travels. Does it get any better than travelling this great land of ours?? Coffee, caches and photographs. I love travelling this big land of ours.
Thanks for highlighting this and for the TP. Always great to visit some places which I would never have seen if it wasn't for caching.
I have seen many wonderful sights and taken many photos along my travels. Does it get any better than travelling this great land of ours?? Coffee, caches and photographs. I love travelling this big land of ours.
Thanks for highlighting this and for the TP. Always great to visit some places which I would never have seen if it wasn't for caching.
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Today we took a gorgeous walk up to the lighthouse, haven't done it for a couple of years but as a youngster I lived up there while my dad fished off the rocks. Thanks for making me go back, no wait we went for a walk and I said there is a cache here I got to get it. TFTC
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Grabbed a photo of the trig after getting one of the lighthouse.
Selfies aren't that easy with this phone but at least you can see I was really there. Think I need to buy one of those selfie stick things!!!!
Thanks.
Selfies aren't that easy with this phone but at least you can see I was really there. Think I need to buy one of those selfie stick things!!!!
Thanks.
I found this today. what an amazing place. love the basalt pillars.
Note: Photo didn't load with log through app. Photo lost.
Note: Photo didn't load with log through app. Photo lost.
Caching in the area with whitewebbs and this was one of the trigs we found. Enjoyed the walk and views at this one.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache and adding to our geocaching experience.
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Out and about caching in the area with Tassie Trekkers and we stopped to take a photo of the trig. TFTT
Out and about caching in the area with Tassie Trekkers and we stopped to take a photo of the trig. TFTT
A girls weekend away with NyssaFlutterby and Wombles&Co over the border. This was a lovely spot and such a cute little lighthouse too. Thank you for bringing us here Geocaching Australia.
On a road trip to Ballina with 1MinnieMoo, wombles and a couple of munchkins. Of course we decided to take the scenic route and ended up passing this Trig Point on our travels. It was a gorgeous day to visit the lighthouse, Trig and funky columnar basalt lava flow. Certain a lot of muggles thought the same!
Thanks for the smiley Geocaching Australia
Thanks for the smiley Geocaching Australia
#GA2993 - 11:25; After a relaxing couple days on the Gold Coast, the crew headed back over the border for breakfast in Kingscliffe. After a very nice brekky, it was back north again via a few caches which involved nice views etc. Parked the geomobile in the carpark and enjoyed a very pleasant walk up to the Lighthouse and trig. After grabbing a snap of the lighthouse, it was back to the trig. I'm curious about the other nearby bolt and whther that might have been an old trig point? TFTT Geocaching Australia
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It was a beautiful, the first day in several where it was not too hot, so we decided to visit the lighthouse and collect the trig as well.
'She' the trig, is looking a little worse for wear but she still has her vanes which is more than can be said for other trigs of this style around town.
Photo of the trig with Seeka the friendly GCA attached.
Thanks for the trig.
'She' the trig, is looking a little worse for wear but she still has her vanes which is more than can be said for other trigs of this style around town.
Photo of the trig with Seeka the friendly GCA attached.
Thanks for the trig.
Whilst on a 21hour drive from the Gold Coast to Canberra, I was collecting some Earthcaches and came across a few lighthouses and trig points so took the required snaps for logging on GCA.
What a nice surprise to find a trig up here. We came for a walk to see the lighthouse and Giants Causeway and spotted this trig too
Bonus! Happy to log this one too.
Thanks heaps.
Bonus! Happy to log this one too.
Thanks heaps.
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On my way to Coolangatta (to fly overseas) I stopped by the Fingal lighthouse and trig to get a few photos.
Found it at 1950 - so as the sun had set the photos were a bit hard to get.
Found it at 1950 - so as the sun had set the photos were a bit hard to get.
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Found with Jase90 whilst attempting the nearby Are there any Little Giants Here? Earthcache on International Earthcache Day 2014. We stopped by on the way to the Pam & Dan & Us Traditional GC Cache. Definately worth stopping for! Thanks Geocaching Australia. Rated: for Overall Experience
http://bradsimmo11.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/gold-coast-road-trip-with-dad.html
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Great location. Plus some caches nearby. The historic lighthouse complements the trig plinth. Found at 1:41 pm.
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Enjoyed our day on Fingal Heads and spotted a few pods of dolphins. Mrs THR was so happy seeing all the dolphins. Nice to see a trig point here. TFTTp GCA
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Turned the corner to see the light house, and there it was. Very windy today.
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Found the trig and lighthouse when coming to do the earth cache. Amazing views of dolphins surfing the waves. Love Fingal!
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Found while on the way to the Fingal Head Earthcache.
Nice lighthouse here too.
Nice lighthouse here too.
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Out for a drive with little Blake.
We grabbed a new-ish cache from near the caravan park and headed up the track to check out the light house.
I saw the trig point (that I had wandered past on a few previous visits) and decided to check the GCA App on my Android phone. It was listed so we set about trying to get a photo with my phone. (also my GPSR)
After a few failed attempts of getting a good shot, a bloke wandered past and helped out by taking some photos. He said he was "the worst photographer in the world" but I think he did alright.
Thanks for the cache. Cheers!!
We grabbed a new-ish cache from near the caravan park and headed up the track to check out the light house.
I saw the trig point (that I had wandered past on a few previous visits) and decided to check the GCA App on my Android phone. It was listed so we set about trying to get a photo with my phone. (also my GPSR)
After a few failed attempts of getting a good shot, a bloke wandered past and helped out by taking some photos. He said he was "the worst photographer in the world" but I think he did alright.
Thanks for the cache. Cheers!!
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One of my favourite places in the world, so I was glad to return here to get this Trig point.
Nice big swell crashing on the rocks below.
Thanks Geocaching Australia
Nice big swell crashing on the rocks below.
Thanks Geocaching Australia
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Access to this area was very straightforward. Once we had taken the obligatory photo, we looked for and found another cache in the area. We then spent a few minutes looking at the view, in particular watching the surf pounding onto the coastline. Great views from this vantage point.
The first thing we (I) did when getting off the plane at Coolangatta Airport was to drive down here to grab this trig and the nearby cache. Beautiful views, a classic old lighthouse and wonderful rock formations kept the rest of the family happy as well. Top spot!
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I found the trig nice and easy today – unlike the nearby cache that eluded me. There’s always a next time. Thoroughly enjoyed the walk up to the look out from the nearby car park. Such a nice spot up here, beautiful views of the ocean and coastline. The gulls flying around the distant Cook Island made it look like an eerie lost world. I couldn’t get too close to the trig, as it was inside the temporary fence that the council workers had erected while they fix the stairs and decking to the lighthouse.
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Beautiful spot. See if you can find that plaque remembering Mr Fingal.
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A lovely spot with lovely views. Came here not so long ago to do nearby Pam, Dan & Us cache but didn't have the camera to log the Trig Point.
Fingal Head is located just south of the QLD/NSW border and is on the southern side of the Tweed River. This trig point is next to the Fingal Head Lighthouse, erected in 1872.
It also has views to the north and south and spectacular view to Cooks Island and Point Danger to the North.
It also has views to the north and south and spectacular view to Cooks Island and Point Danger to the North.
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I first visited this trig back in 2009. Was into trig hunting before I knew about geocaching! A top spot next to another favourite of mine - lighthouses! When I was here, the coast had taken a bit of a beating and the beach south was littered with pandanus trees that had been uprooted by the surge. (Logged June 2012)
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