Wakehurst Allambie Heights, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 10-Dec-10. Waypoint TP5554
Cache Details
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| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S33° 46.290' E151° 14.180' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 336684E 6261781N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 124 m |
| Local Government Area: | Northern Beaches |
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Description
Wakehurst TS10638
Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Wakehurst.
Serial number is: TS10638.
Last Inspected on: May 10, 1979.
Elevation is: 125 metres.
This Trig Station is part of the EDM testline as per the 1990 Survey Practice Regulations, comprising Jones Trig (430.003 meters) and PM55003 (207.535 meters). However at the present time it cannot be used as the line of sight is completely overgrown.
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 access.
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 placing 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.
Hints
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Logs
No problems with this one and the trig was soon spotted.
Another trig and another dragonZone crossed off. Thanks for the fun....
After that the pic was easy, and THEN I found the easy path back to the flat rock path.
This trig never had a mast and vanes fitted the base has a plug over the top. The plaque is intact, overall in good condition.
It took us a couple of minutes to find the little path in to it, and then the rest was easy.
Sitting up on top of a rock, it has a 'bulb' top instead of vanes, but otherwise looks like a standard pedestal trig.
Side name plaque was still in place, which is always great to see.
This one is off the little cycling/running trail, so has escaped most vandalism.
If I'd continued on the same track a bit longer, I'd have come across the 'real' Wakehurst Trig.
So I've deleted my earlier log for this one and will have to come back again another time.
This means that there are four (count 'em) trigs in a line along Wakehurst Parkway . . . plus Middle Harbour Trig not far away . . . a trig lover's paradise!
Anyway this was another good find, not in perfect condition like Jones as they vanes are gone but it looks like repairs have been attempted.
Track will lead you straight here if you go the right way!
