Chick Trig Pokolbin, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 19-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4954
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S32° 46.553' E151° 19.817' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 343619E 6372324N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 99 m |
| Local Government Area: | Cessnock City |
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Description
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ.
A simple driveby trig on the side of the road. No need to even leave the car but if you do be careful as it is a busy road!
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
We came out to meet family at the Hunter Regional Botanic Gardens, but due to a mix up we ended up at the Hunter Valley Gardens, which is apparently different. Good to see a trig to lighten the mood on our mad dash to the other venue.
One of the many trigs we have found in our travels.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache for our enjoyment and adding to our geocaching experience.
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Gold - Griffin, 
Green - Phoenix, 
Blue - Cerberus or Orange - Minotaur. Earn trophies and rise through the ranks from Dragon Fodder to Ruler of the Universe. Visited the nearby market at De Bortoli on the way to this one. There was some nice stuff there and it was worth the stop.
Thanks.
So while it is a bit late I'm finally able to claim this one
Spotted this from a long way away.
TFTC,
Roostaman
Thanks.
Took the photo of this trig from out the window of the car on the way past. Being stuck behind a tractor made it a bit simpler. Was going to stop and walk up to but dark_pixie didn't want to get out and we had to make it to Brisbane that day anyway.
I know excuses, excuses....
Easily spotted.
