T.S. Dries Liddell, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 19-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4972
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S32° 27.776' E150° 59.208' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 310787E 6406465N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 133 m |
| Local Government Area: | Singleton |
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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.
Official Code: TS10730
Official Name: Dries
Possibly SSM37403 is about 8m the WNW of the trig.
Access: From Mix's description on the Waymark page: "The turn off to the lookout is at S32º 27.672' E150º 58.923'. DO NOT ENTER THE GATE AT S32º 27.761' E150º 58.807' OR YOU'LL HAVE SECURITY ONTO YOU IN A FLASH."
Logs
Home tonight, and I was right.... Did not take photo of trig point, but did of the view. Hope this suffices.
Great view.
And unloved trig 'to-boot'. The coordinates for the turn-off on the Waymarking site were a boon. Might add them here. Per Mix's description: "The turn off to the lookout is at S32º 27.672' E150º 58.923'. DO NOT ENTER THE GATE AT S32º 27.761' E150º 58.807' OR YOU'LL HAVE SECURITY ONTO YOU IN A FLASH." There was quite a few kangaroos enjoying the grass, and they weren't too afraid.
Found @ 1835. The name plate is still on the concrete pedestal. No post or vanes, but it seems that it hasn't changed recently.
A nice lookout overlooking the nearby workings
I parked the geomobile about 20metres away and trundled up the steps to take in the magnificent vista from the trig
Coal mining as far as the eye can see
I am surprised that this is the first log, with a 4YO cache so nearby.
if this is the first log, does this make me FTF?
