Marmong Marmong Point, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 14-Jul-12. Waypoint TP6488

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Type: TrigPoint
Container: Other
Coordinates: S32° 58.571' E151° 37.257' (WGS 84)
  56H 371135E 6350509N (UTM)
Elevation: 2 m
Local Government Area: Lake Macquarie City

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Description

Marmong TS10054

 

Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Marmong.

Serial number is: TS10054.

Last Inspected on: April 1, 1976.

Elevation is: 1.880 metres.

 

Established by the Public Works Department for the Lake Macquarie Hydro Survey as PWD397.

 

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. 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.

Logs

24-Nov-21
First Trig.. TFTC
 
02-Mar-21
working my way down the west coast of the lake, finding trigs
 
06-Jan-20
Lake Macquarie trig hunt part 2.
 
09-Sep-19
Mr Beetle waited in the van while I walked across to this one which we could see when we pulled up.
These aren't your normal type of trig but we have come across similar once before.
Unfortunately it started raining while I was here so a quick snap and then ran back to the van. Pretty sure I left my pen here on the grass.
Thanks.
 
14-Apr-18
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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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02-Apr-18
Getting late in the day, but it was still possible to photograph this. TFTC.
 
01-Apr-18
GCA 1999. Found with minniek and Albida33 during the Mega !

Found while driving around the lake grabbing caches.

TFTC !!
 
01-Apr-18
A quick trig find amongst GC caches whilst attending the OzGeomuster
 
01-Apr-18
Oz Geo Muster weekend Easter 2018. The second day of the Mega around Lake Maquarie saw me caching with Fitzy_1965 & Minnek. Plenty more of these lake side survey markers to keep us occupied throughout the day

Thanks
Albida
 
01-Apr-18
Found during the ozgeomuster this year
TFTC Wilbert67
 
A quick find whilst in the area
 
04-Feb-18
Another trig while we were lakeside today. There is no shortage of great spots around Lake Macquarie.....
 
15-Jul-17
I had come down to Lake Macquarie for a 'Mary Hyde' geocaching Event on the lake, but had come early, so went looking for a couple of Trig Points. Drove on out, and walked past the playground, and spotted and photographed the cement pillar and bronze triangle marking this as a Public Works Department trig at 0925, Saturday, 15 July, 2017.
Claiming on GA2703 as well - 24/10/15 last found by No_Tomorrow.
 
beautiful place. i remember dad bringing the boat out over this side of the lake as a kid. i loved being out on the water. photo attached is looking back toward whee i grew up.
 
09-Oct-13
Out and about in park with one kidlet... checked this one out while we were there... will return to show other kidlet soon... Very Happy
 
07-Sep-13
Found when walking the dogs today
 
11-Aug-13
A great spot for a bit of fishing, picnic, or just veg out.
 
29-Sep-12
found on the way to thisisnotart, which we didn't make it to this day because we got caught up geocaching TFTC
 
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