Allandale GS trig Allandale, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 09-May-12. Waypoint TP6347

A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station and photograph the GZ.

Official Code: TS10711
Official Name: Allandale

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.

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. This trig page had once upon a time been for the Archived trig, called Bare - TS739D (ie as in DESTROYED, or, DISPMANTLED) at Belrose, in Sydney's north, with the previous coordinates of S33° 43.063' E151° 13.152'. (GCookie)

Access: PLEASE NOTE, access is NOT available from the north side, but rather you need to approach from the eastern end Old North Road, on the southern side of the railway line. At the end of the bitumen road are some large reflectors, and a dirt track that leads to the trig station.