Ovens South Yetholme, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 14-Jul-12. Waypoint TP6484
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S33° 24.997' E149° 46.662' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 758294E 6299075N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1271 m |
| Local Government Area: | Bathurst |
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Description
Ovens South TS5177
Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Ovens South.
Serial number is: TS5177.
Last Inspected on: June 25, 1985.
Elevation is: 1274 metres.
Trig is a cairn with mast and vanes over a stainless steel plug in concrete.
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.
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.
Logs
Out and about caching with Tassie Trekkers finding trigs in the area and this was one we found. TFTT
Exploring the area with whitewebbs and this was one of the trigs we snapped. Excellent trig and view.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this trig and adding to our geocaching experience.
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A time limitation sadly prevented the short walk to the 'other' Ovens,
but fortuitously a return was made the next day - a completely different day too, with a bleak cold wind buffeting the hilltop ...
Worth the visit on either day ... stunning location (and a GC cache too).
Went onto the other trig along this track called Ovens Yetholme, New South Wales which is a lot better than this 1.
This time around I will log a find
The views from here are well worth the effort to reach this spot too
If you have a hang-glider and the wind is from the SW, then bring it along too
Come in late spring for the view ....
Or in winter for the snoooo !!
TFTTP
