Jones Allambie Heights, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 10-Dec-10. Waypoint TP5553
Cache Details
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| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S33° 46.072' E151° 14.082' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 336526E 6262181N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 130 m |
| Local Government Area: | Northern Beaches |
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Description
Jones TS2636
Official name of this Trig Station as per NSW Department of Lands is: Jones.
Serial number is: TS2636.
Last Inspected on: December 8, 2000.
Elevation is: 131 metres.
This trig is part of the EDM testline as per the 1990 Survey Practice Regulations, comprising PM55003 (222.468meters) and Wakehurst trig (430.003 meters). However at the present time it cannot be used as the line of sight is completely overgrown.
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
No problems with this one and the trig was soon spotted.
Another trig and another dragonZone crossed off. Thanks for the fun....
Still a very nice find.
This was the second of my four evening trigs and I couldn't believe it when I approached it through the bush -- appearing to have been freshly painted -- with a bright white pedestal and nice black vanes!
What's going on here? Who's maintaining this old trig surrounded by the bush, off Wakehurst Parkway?
Both the side plaque and the top plate where in good nick too.
Hope the photos show this . . .
I parked alongside Wakehurst Parkway and took the little fire trail in about 50 metres or so, and then the trig is another ten metres or so to the left. Makes quite an impression.
This must be what all our local Sydney trigs looked like back in 1973.
When I logged it as found I did a "Go to" for the next one and 'Wakehurst' was a mere 430 metres away. I looked in that direction and there it was, along a clear track!
This is a nice trig, well worth the visit. Amazingly we walked from here to Wakehurst and discovered another unlogged trig on the way!
