Mt. Eden Trig Station - Auckland, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
S 36° 52.696 E 174° 45.875
60H E 300770 N 5916298
This trig station is located at the summit of Mt. Eden, the highest point in Auckland.
Waymark Code: WM136XV
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 09/29/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bucketeer
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"The trig station at the summit was used as a reference point for drawing up Auckland's suburbs. The platform was built with help from Prince Alfred's elephant. The elephant was rewarded with lollies, buns and beer."

--Wikipedia (visit link)


Name: 16 MOUNT EDEN SO 52129

Code: 1328

This mark is used for deformation monitoring, do not alter the ground mark in any way. SS Pin in copper tube set in stone block. Mark is flush with the ground.
State/Territory: North Island NZ
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