Kareela TP Nowendoc, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-14. Waypoint TP6991

A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ and photograph it.

Official Code: TS5668
Elevation (from map): 1000?m - marked with a ?

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 had been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies. (This was NOT one of the five on a local 1:25,000 map,  Cooplacurripa, 9234-1N, GR; as it would have been on the 1st ed. Nowendoc map actually. The details are from SIX Map NSW) GCookie

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.