Umina Point Trig Umina Beach, New South Wales, Australia
By
DOC-WHO on 26-Jun-14. Waypoint TP6912
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S33° 32.125' E151° 18.885' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 343519E 6288082N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 4 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: 2 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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Logs
It was a pretty easy walk, although it turns out hiking boots that are good for mud are not So good at slippery rocks. We all stayed on our feet, but it was a close call.
Pretty awesome rock shelf around the point. We contemplated heading up to the lookout but the cliffs looked a bit gnarly for the kids.
TFTC Wilbert67
A quick detour after visiting the nearby earth cache.
A careful walk down the nose of the point and I was right there!
I found a cylindrical concrete post, with a corroded bronze triangle survey marker from the Public Work Department, with 463 stamped into it. While the headland is partly protected from heavy seas, it is still wise to keep an eye out for 'rogue waves'.
Found at 1315, New Years Day, Sunday, 1 January, 2017.
TFTTP Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
