Tower Hill Koroit, Victoria, Australia
By
bucketeer on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0380
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S38° 19.154' E142° 22.510' (WGS 84) |
| 54H 620213E 5757869N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 89 m |
| Local Government Area: | Moyne |
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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: 103
PID: 2947184
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
We were staying at Highview Family Cottages, less than 5 km from here.
Following on from the event and CITO that we hosted yesterday we are now on our way to SA.
Having cached in Tower Hill yesterday we decided to come up here on our way out.
As we approached the Cairn is started to rain. Not to be deterred, the trad was soon found and pics taken at this Trig Point.
I couldn't get the cover open and all appropriate leverage was back in the car.
Since the rain showed no sign of easing up, I passed on returning with a wheel brace.
I think it is just silted up. Seems to have been some time since the last visitor.
Thanks for the Trig Point and the views of Tower Hill bucketeer.
A very quick find at this location here today.
Took nothing, left nothing.
Thanks for this geocache hide for us to find on our long weekend away in Warnambool, checking out the sites, the geocaches and the local TrigPoints.
*Overall Experience: 3*
GAFF 1
Thanks.
The photo shows Geoson holding the GPSr.
Thanks Geocaching Australia - Fantastic view
Today we explored Warrnambool and surrounds using geocaching as our guide.
Great view and an easy trig find.
Thanks for the trig point.
, we took the shot at 16:50 and were soon on our way again after enjoying some fantastic views across the crater towards Port Fairy .Thanks bucketeer.
thanks for bring me here and trig
Thanks for another trig...
Lovely view from up here !
The recent rains have certainly filled up the lake.
A 50 meter struggle from the carpark - uphill!
Thanks, Robmc.
