Mount Clunie Queensland, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0445
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S28° 18.386' E152° 31.588' (WGS 84) |
| 56J 453573E 6868760N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1153 m |
| Local Government Area: | Scenic Rim |
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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: QGS 529 / TS 6390
Elevation: 1163
PID: 2947925
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Access: Park near S28° 16.384' E152° 31.936' and make your way up along the border fence. An old trig cairn sits on the Queensland side of the border fence at the summit. The route gets very steep and some sections are overgrown with unpleasant vegetation. About 10-11km return, allow 5-7 hours. Do not attempt this in wet weather!
Logs
“There are many steep and slippery sections of border and rabbit fence in SE QLD, at localities such as Wilsons peak, Mt Superbus and Mt Cougal, but none compare with Mt Clunie.”
Bushpeople’s guide to bushwalking in SE QLD.
The steepest section has the worst vegetation but the best views. This route to the summit has very recently been cleared which was a great bonus to my day. A few blue ribbons have also been strategically added. I had the gear to clear a path but it would have added hours! I cut nothing today, just trekked
Once the steepest section is completed it’s not just the terrain that changes, the vegetation significantly changes. A beautiful and pleasant forest walk awaits. A large cairn is what remains of this trig. The views from the summit may have once been cleared but those days are gone. A tough trek but worth it in my opinion.
