Mount Mia (B 804) Queensland, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 02-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0031
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S26° 14.973' E152° 16.238' (WGS 84) |
| 56J 427160E 7096474N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 601 m |
| Local Government Area: | Gympie |
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Description
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 get to.
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 place 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.
Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 612.2
PID: 2950321
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Access: A 4WD may not be 'needed' to get to the base of Mount Mia but it's recommended. There are a couple of tracks that some 4WDs could drive up (depending on current track conditions) which would get you to the trig where there is plenty of room to park. But, for most people, the easiest way up is to park near the bottom and walk, about 2km return. The main track up here starts at Shamrock Road at S26° 14.420' E152° 16.544'. On the track up, near the start and off to the left, is a small clearing that you can park on. Alternatively, park anywhere near the junction where you won't block potential traffic. It's a nice walk up with gentle elevation. Take your time. Allow 90 minutes. Check out the original Mount Mia trig cairn while you're here, TP13475.
Logs
Thanks.
This was a requirement for a Puzzle Cache Wrattens Puzzle GC6KV7G.
Someone has removed the PSM from underneath the Trig Point, the hole on the ground is still there.
A great climb up to here.
What a walk. The very slow stroll up the big hill for the last 350meters was a doozy. Took too long to do this one. 75minutes from car to car.
When I arrived at the top I noticed a well defined track and was later able to confirm that this way in would have been a little easier especially if I had a 4WD.
The start of this track from Black Snake road was only 1.1Klm. This track is difficult to see at first but is the way to go wether driving or walking. The track I took starts off as though you could get a 4WD along it, and you can if you bring your chain Saw.There was evidence close to the trig that others have been here recently and must have driven in on the other track.
The views from up here are excellent.
This area has a number of rare flora, (food of the the Dinosaurs). We also spotted the endangered Red Gosshawke. There is a wonderful aray of grass trees as well. This is worth the drive, and though 2WD can make it in fine weather, it is suited to 4WD. The forestry road out to this point is along Black Snake Road, a side road for a trek through to Gympie from Nanango. You can also bag Wrattens Forest Camp Trig Point, but it doesn't have this huge Structure over it anymore. There is quite an intersting drive along a narrow saddle/ridge from the first of the peaks to the Trig Peak, as this a a 'double top' peak. You can drive to this Trig and no walking. Spectacular 360 degree Views.
