Kangaloon Kangaloon, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 17-Feb-13. Waypoint TP6626
Cache Details
Difficulty: | |
Terrain: | |
Type: | TrigPoint |
Container: | Other |
Coordinates: | S34° 33.811' E150° 32.123' (WGS 84) |
56H 273886E 6172599N (UTM) | |
Elevation: | 820 m |
Local Government Area: | Wingecarribee |
Description
Kangaloon TS5037
Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Kangaloon.
Serial number is: TS5037.
Last Inspected on: January 16, 1979.
Elevation is: 821 metres.
Steel tubular frame tripod with mast and vanes 5.4 metres high.
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.
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
We could just make out the vanes on the ground here today.
Thanks for the trig.
Successful day. All targets found. No DNFs.
Thanks to all cache owners.
Wanting to go for a run on Mothers Day we spotted a nice number of GCA caches around this region. The fact that so many more GCA caches are popping up around the place is just great - both minniek and I are Clan Cerberus and proud of it !! We want to do the right thing by our clan and try to help control caches and zones and ultimately states ! While our focus will always be GC caches - as many as possible - when there are GCA caches and Trigs we will do our best - especially trigs and CORS as I enjoy them so much.
Next find for the day. I really enjoy finding these Trigs and CORS thats eem to be everywhere ! Piccies taken.
TFTC !!
Love being out in the country with amazing views like this. Quick and easy find.
Albida
Thanks for another trig...
TFTC Wilbert67