Buena Vista Gerringong, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 27-Sep-14. Waypoint TP7008
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S34° 45.305' E150° 49.758' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 301314E 6151970N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 79 m |
| Local Government Area: | Kiama |
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Description
Buena Vista TS 5871
Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Buena Vista.
Serial number is: TS 5871.
Last Inspected on: January 8, 1979.
Elevation is: 76 metres.
Concrete pillar with mast and vanes constructed in May 11, 1977. While this is on private property it is visible from a distance.
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.
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Logs
Grabbed this one from Fern Rd on the fence line.
Thanks for the trig.
Thanks.
On turning from looking for the archived Gerringong, there upon a distant hill bookended with a row of pines sat Buena Vista ... why go further, for this was a perfect pic!
What I thought would be a likely spot to stop and ask for permission to access the trig turned out to be the neighbour (only).
A name of a local was given. Caution with electric fences required. And the grass is rather long - been a while since cattle have been agisted.
A beautiful concrete pedestal, plastic post, black semi-circular vanes (with typical holes punched out), and an appropriate nameplate - BARGAIN
Took a few photos, then headed back to give my thanks.
This trig certainly sits on some prime real estate here!
TFTC Wilbert67
