Shepherds Hill The Hill, New South Wales, Australia
By
The Cash Man on 17-Oct-09. Waypoint TP5522
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S32° 56.279' E151° 46.423' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 385362E 6354921N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 57 m |
| Local Government Area: | Newcastle City |
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Description
Shepherds Hill TS5131
Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Shepherds Hill.
Serial number is: TS5131.
Last inspected on: July 17, 1975.
Elevation is: 47 meters.
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.
Logs
Found this one on our epic coastal walk searching for traditionals and some of the many stages of a Virtual that started at the Lighhouse and finished at Merewether.
Rated: for Overall Experience
We tried heading north today to escape the rain and partially succeeded.
The rain had mostly stopped by the time we finished lunch so we went for a walk to this trig point.
A very cool walkway, though Mum found it a bit scary at times with the height and slight tendency to sway.
The trig point is in great condition with name plate and little signs of rust on the vanes. I wonder if Newcastle council puts some resources towards maintaining them, because all the trig points we've found in the area seem to be above average condition wise.
The rain had mostly stopped by the time we finished lunch so we went for a walk to this trig point.
A very cool walkway, though Mum found it a bit scary at times with the height and slight tendency to sway.
The trig point is in great condition with name plate and little signs of rust on the vanes. I wonder if Newcastle council puts some resources towards maintaining them, because all the trig points we've found in the area seem to be above average condition wise.
A quick stop and a little detour the n my way to Newcastle. nice area here.
TFTC Wilbert67
TFTC Wilbert67
Came across this one while doing a GC cache. Thanks to Geocaching Australia. 
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Think this is the best trig I have ever done. Thoroughly enjoyed the walk to this one along the fairly new Memorial Walk.
This makes it a flat walk whereas before I think it might have been a bit of an uphill hike to this one.
Noticed that no dogs were allowed on the walkway and was amused to see one muggle carrying her dog along the walk!!!
Great views from the walkway too.
Thanks.
This makes it a flat walk whereas before I think it might have been a bit of an uphill hike to this one.
Noticed that no dogs were allowed on the walkway and was amused to see one muggle carrying her dog along the walk!!!
Great views from the walkway too.
Thanks.
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Found on a beautiful but windy day with my Geodaughters. 
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After doing a little exploring in the area we walked up for this trig - one of the easiest access ever, in great condition too.....
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While travelling in the area we located this trig. A beautiful area and walk to the trig on the memorial bridge. The required photo has been added to the gallery. TFTT
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found this trig while walking on Anzac memorial bridge, I didn't take pic with GPS as I don't use one.
We hadn't seen this walkway before.....surprising when it's in such a prominent position. Certainly makes getting to the trig a pleasurable route. With excellent views and the memorial walkway, this is a wonderful trig to visit.
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Caching in the area we came across this trig and snapped the required pic which is added to the gallery..
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache for our enjoyment and adding to our geocaching experience.
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Walked the inaugural "Blacksmiths 2 Breakwall" walk, 27 odd Km, and came across this trig point on the way. Not sure what others though I was up to, but got some pics
There is a nice stairway up here, connected to a WW1 memorial walk. It all seemed pretty new, but certainly a lovely walk and incredible views.
There is a nice stairway up here, connected to a WW1 memorial walk. It all seemed pretty new, but certainly a lovely walk and incredible views.
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Our second Trig Station we've found. We weren't looking for one but walked past this one on our way to a Geocache so stopped to check it out.
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Well I thought it was a little further to get this trig but I took a wrong turn and went the long way. Great new walk here.
I'm not great with heights and this bridge challenged me a little. It was more the howling wind that was coming up from below. As it came through the holes on the bridge floor, the noise was like a jet engine. I'll go anywhere for a trig though.
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Enjoyed walking up and along the new Anzac memorial walk yesterday. Awesome views from the trig. Walking up here there were black caps in the stairs that were crying out for a cache, but it us such a high muggle area I don't think it is smart.
Wasn't at all surprised to find a Trig Station here while I was using a borrowed GPSr to find the nearby cache which has been Archived it seems. Not sure why.
Nice views here.
Nice views here.
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While I had downloaded a couple of recent Pocket Queries I hadn't noticed that the nearby Bar Beach Trig cache (GC204R5) had been Archived, as the Queries only pick up on Active or Disabled caches.
Anyway, I got "Half way up a cliff" and this one while in the area.
I did find a ?Laptop? in an old style ex-army disposals satchel, which I took to the local police station - initially thought that it was the cache that I was looking for!
Great views up here, and was surprised that there was so many people coming up for look. Took a photo for a couple of young girls near the trig. Did a bit of CITOing, and asked a couple who had just come up if they could help me, and they carried a couple of bottles each, while I had my arms full!
Anyway, I got "Half way up a cliff" and this one while in the area.
I did find a ?Laptop? in an old style ex-army disposals satchel, which I took to the local police station - initially thought that it was the cache that I was looking for!
Great views up here, and was surprised that there was so many people coming up for look. Took a photo for a couple of young girls near the trig. Did a bit of CITOing, and asked a couple who had just come up if they could help me, and they carried a couple of bottles each, while I had my arms full!
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I did the nearby Cache in the Bunker up the Hill - highly recomendable - and did this Trig afterwards. Very nice spot here.
Out on a Trig raid in Newcastle this is Trig number #6 for the day.
Well this almost proved my undoing, please do not follow my example. I was coming from Fort Scratchley and decided to walk from the Strzelecki Lookout and down Shepherds Hill Reserve, it start easy enough although perilously close to the 50 metres cliff but then you have to negotiate a couple knife edge no more than 30 centimeters wide and very slippery and today I had to contend with gusty wind as well. So waiting for the wind to die down and quickly make it across the short 2 meters but for me terrifying with my fear of heights not quite sure how I made it across!
In the end I got to GZ and the Trig and found the easy track and stair going down to Memorial Drive!
The Trig is in surprisingly good condition only the name plaque is missing.
Well this almost proved my undoing, please do not follow my example. I was coming from Fort Scratchley and decided to walk from the Strzelecki Lookout and down Shepherds Hill Reserve, it start easy enough although perilously close to the 50 metres cliff but then you have to negotiate a couple knife edge no more than 30 centimeters wide and very slippery and today I had to contend with gusty wind as well. So waiting for the wind to die down and quickly make it across the short 2 meters but for me terrifying with my fear of heights not quite sure how I made it across!
In the end I got to GZ and the Trig and found the easy track and stair going down to Memorial Drive!
The Trig is in surprisingly good condition only the name plaque is missing.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Had a bit of time between work and catching a train to Sydney and being such a nice afternoon I decided to walk up and grab the trig.
Love doing this type of trig. One you can actually walk up to and with such fantastic views - especially on a glorious day like today. The bonus is the mainstream cache nearby.
Parked across from the steps and took a walk to the trig. Sensational views over the area.....the water was calm and flat and with the sun out, it was great to be up there.
Well worth the walk up.....TFTT
Well worth the walk up.....TFTT
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Getting to this trig was interesting as there was a wall and steep climb from the closest point. Ended up climbing the wall and scrub bashing up to a narrow foot track, that followed the cliffline to the trig. Nice sunny day, excellent views 
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Climbed up to this trig late last night in search of a nearby cache.
What a fantastic view even at night with the city lights and the ships out at sea.
The iPhone doesn't have a flash so the only illumination I had was a small torch.
What a fantastic view even at night with the city lights and the ships out at sea.
The iPhone doesn't have a flash so the only illumination I had was a small torch.
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GCA 135 - 3907. Found the photo to go with this one !
ACBC 66 and I found the GC Cache Bar Beach Trig on 10 July 2010. Finally found the photo we took to claim the GCA cache. Great views from up here !
TFTC !!
ACBC 66 and I found the GC Cache Bar Beach Trig on 10 July 2010. Finally found the photo we took to claim the GCA cache. Great views from up here !
TFTC !!
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Found this one while completing the nearby GC cache. Fantastic views from up here!
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I've been here before for a GC cache of the same name.
Views are still magnificent!
Views are still magnificent!
Found this whilst placing a GC cache in the area to encourage more people to visit this amazing location.
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