Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouse Coolangatta, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 28-Jun-14. Waypoint TP6914
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S28° 9.901' E153° 33.045' (WGS 84) |
| 56J 554068E 6884394N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 28 m |
| Local Government Area: | Tweed |
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Description
Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouse TS12030
Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Captain Cook Memorial Lighthouse.
Serial number is: TS12030.
Last Inspected on: No Data.
This is a passive trig. It is located on the border of New South Wales and Queensland.
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, 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 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
Have cached here before and I think it involved a photo with one foot in each state but I can't really remember.
A great lighthouse with a difference.
Thanks.
Grabbed this trig while in the area enjoying the sunshine and watching the
Caching in the area with whitewebbs and this was one of the caches we found.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache and adding to our geocaching experience.
Tassie Trekkers are now a locationless geocache we have published a 'Geocacher cache' - Travelling Trekkers GA10932 - so if you spot us in your area sign our log book and receive a code word to earn yourself a
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Blue - Cerberus or Orange - Minotaur. Earn trophies and rise through the ranks from Dragon Fodder to Ruler of the Universe. Out and about caching in the area with Tassie Trekkers and we stopped to take a photo of the trig. Great views of the coast. TFTT
Attached a picture.
TFTC, Brainiac03
) brought me to here. A fantastic spot, even at 17:55 at night, and a two-for-one bonus as well. 
Thanks Geocaching Australia.
Great spot.
Thanks.
Figured we may as well log this one as well.
Thanks for sharing this trig Tyreless.
