Hiawatha Reservoir TS Minnie Water, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 27-Apr-11. Waypoint TP5718

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S29° 46.489' E153° 17.564' (WGS 84)
	56J 528297E 6706130N (UTM)
Elevation:	45 m
Local Government Area:	Clarence Valley

Map

Whodunit State

Description

A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ, and take a photograph of it.

Official Name: Hiawatha Reservoir
Official Code: TS10977R

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. This one is a mounting post, in the centre of the corrugated iron roof of the Water Tower.

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 had been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies. This one was from SIX Maps NSW.

Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points. The Code of the Trig indicates that the post is in a Restricted position - DON'T climb the Water Tower!

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.

Access: The fire trail track that leads up to Reservoir is from beside the Minnie Water Holiday Park Office and the caretaker's home..So, check in at the Office, and let them know of your desire to photograph the Trig Point.

Hints

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Decode

Logs

05-May-24

BigMatDozer

We drove up to the caravan park, saw the big fence, heard a dog, and decided to try for a different route. The map had what looked like a possible path to the southeast, so off we set.
The road we were aiming for was behind a gate, so we parked on the sandy verge and started walking. The road led us to some pretty cool dunes. Following them, we stumbled upon a small track, which went down and met up with a larger path. This path ended up leading us to the back of the caravan park. Once we realised where we were, we decided to bush bash up the steep sandy hill to get to the water tower. Once at the top we got the picture and enjoyed the views. Ignoring the road leading down to the caretakers house, we found a small sandy track heading towards the ocean. We followed the path, noting the wooden poles and water access points. This path ended up leading us to the grassy area behind some houses, and the road that the car was parked on.
We ended up completing a completely unnecessary lap all the way around the water reservoir, but at least it was fun to explore the dunes.

27-Aug-22

wayn0

The track mentioned in the last log leading to the Trig now has a fence across the entrance. I looked at the satellite image and thought I may be able to drive to it from another direction but this wasn’t possible. I still had a bit of fun driving on the nearby sand track. I ended up back to where I started and walked into the park and turned left then up the hill. Images taken.

Most of my Trig adventures have been overseas. A few months ago I finally figured out how to utilise the GCA Trig database on my iPhone. Since then I’ve been able to Trig hunt in Australia Very Happy

I’ve learned a lot since my GCA enlightenment. For example I never considered there would be Trigs on water reservoirs. In my head they only existed on hill or mountain summits. And then there’s some of the Queensland Trigs, oh dear. That’s another story. We’re in NSW at the moment. Thanks for the cache Smile

Rated: for Overall Experience

25-Jan-19

MattyRx

Well I made this one a lot harder than it could have been! I entered the caravan park, and climbed up the hill at the back, directly up to the reservoir. What a climb, with sound slipping under my feet. Two steps up and one step back! Once I got there, I took the required pic and had a look around... and then found an old road that leads back down to where I left the car. How did I miss that! A wonderful little hike. Unfortunately I got mobile service being up this high, and the voicemails all came through. I was really enjoying having no reception - even if it was only for a few hours.

Rated: for Overall Experience

20-Dec-17

Grahame Cookie

S33° 41.748' E150° 40.200'

While on a two day 'road trip' north to get a bunch of Waymarks, I checked my database of potential Trig Points that weren't in the GCA listing, and noticed this one, which is behind, and up the hill from the Minnie Water Holiday Park. So after finding the three waymarks I stopped in to the Park Office, and checked that it was okay to take a walk up to the Reservoir. All good.
Just a loose rocky track up the fire trail and sure enough, a steel reservoir, with a white steel post, and black semi-circular vanes that could with another coat of paint (not perforated).
Photo at: 1040, Wednesday, 20 December, 2017

Rated: for Overall Experience