Castle Cliff Old Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 07-Apr-14. Waypoint TP6894
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S33° 45.328' E150° 17.216' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 248702E 6261649N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 791 m |
| Local Government Area: | Blue Mountains City |
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Description
Castle Cliff Old TS?
Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Castle Cliff Old.
Serial number is: TS not allocated.
Last inspected on: December 17, 1975.
Elevation is: 986 meters.
Cairn with mast and vanes was unpiled on the 17th of December 1975 and replaced by TS5528, steel plug is still in place..
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.
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Logs
Tftc.
Amazing views, sadly a bit hazy today.
Mrs. pjmpjm and I had an amazing walk to this old (double) trig this afternoon, and took lots of pictures!
The location pin is firmly embedded in the sandstone, not far from the bright and shiny 'new' trig, and will no doubt stay here securely for a long,
long time. And the old vanes are still lying down below on the ground, easily visible. It's been about two years since I last visited here, in the summer heat, and not much has changed.
The magnificent views are the same too, especially on a bright and clear winter day. They were memorable from the trig but even better 50 metres further on, at Castle Head itself. 270 plus degree views, 'Ruined Castle' just below, Korowal (Mr. Solitary) quite close, and much of the Warrangamba reservoir quite visible. Wow!
Thanks very much to rogerw3 for 'rediscovering' the old trig. It was well worth the trek here from off the Narrow Neck fire trail. 8 degree temperatures and brisk winds eventually chased us away, but we won't soon forget this wonderful spot.
5 Thumbs Up . . .
Found the new trig and, 2 days later, the old trig is published. Serendipitous timing.
