The easiest-to-reach trig stations are in and around Newcastle, where some of them are in bushland reserves and suburban areas.
Many other trig stations are scattered across sometimes rugged and remote peaks of Yengo National Park and the Watagan mountains.
A trig point with a great view, Careys Peak Trig Station is on the top of Careys Peak in Barrington Tops. There are a couple of bushwalking routes you can take to reach the trig station and lookout.
- National Park: Barrington Tops National Park
- Serial number: TS6019
- Elevation: 1544m
- 32°03'11.9"S 151°27'18.6"E
There are sweeping Yengo National Park views from the lookout platform next to the Finchley Trig Station. Allow about 30min on unsealed roads from the Great North Road.
- National Park: Yengo National Park
- Serial number: TS6720
- Elevation: 354m
- Parking area along Finchley Track
- 32°58'40.0"S 151°01'14.8"E
Shepherds Hill Trig is situated next to the Newcastle Memorial Walk, which offers spectacular ocean views and commemorates the soldiers who enlisted to serve in World War I.
- Serial number: TS5131
- Elevation: 47m
- Memorial Drive and High Street in Newcastle
- 32°56'16.7"S 151°46'25.4"E
A well preserved trig station in the suburbs of Newcastle, the Waratah Trig is situated in a small reserve with filtered views over the surrounding area.
- Serial number: TS4631
- Elevation: 78m
- Memorial Drive and High Street in Newcastle
- 32°54'13.9"S 151°43'03.3"E
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