Smoky Cape Lighthouse Arakoon, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 22-Aug-15. Waypoint TP7182

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S30° 55.375' E153° 5.248' (WGS 84)
	56J 508356E 6578937N (UTM)
Elevation:	94 m
Local Government Area:	Kempsey

Map

Whodunit Geocache

Description

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

Official Code: TS5335
Official Name: Smoky Cape Lighthouse

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 may also be accompanied by a metal disc, which is located directly below the center point of the tripod or on top of the pillar itself. In this case the aim point for the trig (and photo) is the top of the lighthouse.

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.

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.

Access: Lighthouse Road comes in from the 'west' from Arakoon Rd when heading to South West Rocks.

Logs

17-Nov-23

Trimbletas

Continuing on our holiday from Tasmania through to the Gold Coast and back again to visit the family and see Outback Spectacular. We stopped off in Trial Bay to pick up a few caches.

Rated: for Overall Experience

10-Sep-23

BigMatDozer

There was deceptively steep walk up to this lighthouse, which was going well until someone coming back down told the kids how well they were doing, at which point the kids suddenly noticed the steepness and proceeded to complain about their legs hurting.

Nevertheless we managed to make it to the top and enjoy the lighthouse and the view. interesting to see that it is the highest lighthouse in NSW. Explains the steep climb I suppose. The cabins for rent would be interesting. I guess you would want to stock up to reduce the number of times you had to walk from the car up to the cabin.

02-Jun-23

Tassie Trekkers

one of several trigs we found whilst exploring the area, great location.

Magnificent views and the lighthouse is well worth the steep ascent. Saw some whales in the distance. Definitely earns our pick for trig of the day Clan Minotaur

Rated: for Overall Experience

29-Apr-23

Tuena

Very steep path but interspersed with some outstanding views. Well worth the exertion. Thanks.

Rated: for Overall Experience

24-Aug-22

thomo31

S30° 55.375' E153° 5.248'

A very steep path up to the Lighthouse! Spotted what might have once been a trig location. Took photos of this and the Lighthouse.
TFTT

Rated: for Overall Experience

07-Apr-22

Pprime (P`)

found with T4mmmy

25-Dec-20

bobbiesgirl

Two for the price of one, how good is that, didn't realise there were two be had. Monty has had a ball. I have a Traditional up there but had to nip in and out for this quick photo inbetween showers.

Rated: for Overall Experience

06-Sep-19

beetles2

One fairly steep walk for a couple of unfit cachers but well worth it. Two GCA finds from one photo, it doesn't get much better than that.
The views were awesome and the passing whales were putting on a pretty good display as they passed today.
Thanks.

29-Oct-17

Team737

We have been camping at Trial Bay over the weekend, and attending a HAVOC event. Such a beautiful old lighthouse, and fantastic views. We ended up hightailing it as a storm blew over, as we had left our tent open to cool down.....

Rated: for Overall Experience

30-Apr-17

Grahame Cookie

FINALLY back to get this trig on a Lighthouse. Had a CITO Event near here this morning, so came back to my car and took a few photos.
1213, Sunday, 30 April, 2017 - logging 31/5/17

Rated: for Overall Experience

01-Apr-17

Boot65

Yep a short steep trek up to this one.

Rated: for Overall Experience

12-Nov-16

Husky_

Another stunning lighthouse with beautiful coastal views.

05-Nov-16

Crew 153

Having to visit the area to attend a wedding at the old lightkeepers house it was just polite to continue to walk up the path to the lighthouse while we were here.

The wind had picked up an hour before and the wedding had to be relocated to a more sheltered spot and it was really blowing when I took the stroll while the photographs were being take.

Loved the views from on top and on the walk up. We had spent some time before the wedding watching the whales off shore.

Another one of the lovely spots to visit in a great area.

19-Jun-16

geono.

Smoky Cape Lighthouse is at a beautiful location and if you want you can stay close by, spoiling yourself with sensational views 24/7. We ended up back down the road in a free camp. Very Happy

Rated: for Overall Experience

05-Mar-16

Opa Shrek

Came here for the GC trad that I needed to find to complete a challenge ... and got this GCA trig as a bonus find. Great views from the lighthouse.

21-Feb-16

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Looooveley views. There is a GC cache here too.
Easy access on sealed road all the way. About to go check out the camp site just down the road I passed on the way in. Smile