Sapphire Gardens Sapphire Beach, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 19-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4966
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S30° 14.039' E153° 9.190' (WGS 84) |
| 56J 514737E 6655277N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 25 m |
| Local Government Area: | Coffs Harbour City |
/153.153167,-30.233983,14/400x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiY2F1Z2h0YXR3b3JrIiwiYSI6ImNqa2l4ZzNzMDE5bjgzdm1sZGpuODF1Mm0ifQ.q8YMzVyzDJJlJHHV8EMjwQ)
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
Note: Photo didn't load with log through app. Photo lost.
Caching in the area with whitewebbs and snapped this trig. Required pic has been added to the gallery.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache and adding to our geocaching experience.
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At least that's how I'm telling the story.
In all honestly while the trip as detailed is correct this was an opportunistic trig after stopping at Sapphire Beach and it was the first of only 2 caches I was able to get the entire trip.
When I got back to the car I was lying down on the grass looking at a map of Woolgoolga when I noticed a survey marker (lidded one at that), and a local came up to investigate if I was from the NBN crew for cabling. Told him about survey markers and trigs.
Staying in Coffs for a few days and today we took the kids out for a look at the sights, found some caches and some waymarks.
TFT TP
Come out to look for a couple of GCA caches and a trig point.
Cheers from Sydney.