Tuggerah Stone Jetty Tuggerah, New South Wales, Australia
By
DOC-WHO on 20-May-14. Waypoint TP6901
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S33° 18.697' E151° 26.712' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 355262E 6313087N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 3 m |
| Local Government Area: | Central Coast |
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Description
Find and Photograph the Trig Point.
Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: ?
Serial number is: ?
Last Inspected on: ?
Elevation is: 1 metres.
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.
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Built in 1901 by M.J. Woodbury for the Public Works Department for just 576 pounds !
Before the dredging of Wyong River you caught a Ferry from here to the Entrance. It was in use until 1912.
Logs
The trig is one of the bulletproof concrete bollard style ones you see a bit around the coast here, with the survey marker embedded in the top. There is no instrument mount here which I suppose means that the intention of this trig was purely a reference marker. I'd love to know more about how these things were used. If you had a very flat-bottomed hull boat it may be a better way to get here but I still think the better way in is via land but the signs at the trailhead are a little vague - is foot traffic actually allowed in 'cause the trail in is well worn? Anyway, if you are after an adventurous find in terms of terrain, this ticks the box. The coastal area here is unlike anything I was expecting and worth the trip. TFTC.
Still in Morisset after the Mega and hunting trig points. Walked in to this one OK.
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Then it was off to Shelley Beach to pitch the tent for a few hours sleep before the sunrise Event.
Would be best to be done by shallow draft boat. No sign of the Stone Jetty
This one is probably best done by water.
