Mawson Pinny Beach, New South Wales, Australia
By
The Cash Man on 02-Feb-10. Waypoint TP5335
Cache Details
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| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S33° 6.899' E151° 38.204' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 372809E 6335139N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 98 m |
| Local Government Area: | Lake Macquarie City |
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Description
Mawson TS10587
Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Mawson.
Serial number is: TS10587.
Last Inspected on: May 12, 1983.
Elevation is: 102 metres.
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. 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.
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Logs
one of several trigs we found whilst exploring the area Nice to see a concrete pedestal, even if it didn't have the post and vanes.
Found @ 1212.
Then headed on to other Trigs and Waymarks.
A drive up the hill is blocked by a 'dumper blockade' gate of diabolical design. It was a sharp walk up the hill in rather humid conditions to this tucked away in the shrubbery trig. Sans mast and vanes but with name plate intact.
Sadly the access road has now been gated due to dumping in the area, however the steep climb will be good for you! the road will take you very close to the trig.
