HD8 Byberding Hill Western Australia, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 02-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0595

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S30° 59.683' E116° 46.938' (WGS 84)
	50J 479215E 6570963N (UTM)
Elevation:	341 m
Local Government Area:	Goomalling

Map

Whodunit Difficulty

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: 338.01
PID: 2950021
Other Information: Geoscience Australia

Details obtained from GOLA database

Geographical Coordinates	MGA94 Coordinates
Horizontal datum : GDA94	Zone : 50
Latitude : S 30 59 40.97009	Easting (m) : 479218.597
Longitude : E 116 46 56.38290	Northing (m) : 6570963.569

Logs

22-Jan-19

dezzabills

Having only had 6 days off since Christmas I had a 2-day break for a change and decided to hit the road and log some caches, collect some moveables and see some sights. I headed off early and the journey took me to Greenmount, Darlington, Wundowie to try and find my moveable there and on to Northam for a quick break.

I headed on towards Goomalling but ended up making a detour to Malabine back to Jenapullin to grab a gc cache which had me intrigued. I then headed across to Jennacubbine which has an amazing tavern, CWA and go kart track out in the middle of nowhere in the Wheatbelt.
From there I continued up through Goomalling and up to Konnongorring for a quick stop. Off into Wongan Hills to grab some caches before heading out to Mt Brown lookout. What an amazing view from there and grabbed some caches nearby as well.

From Mt Brown I travelled across to the Gt Northern Highway and headed down to New Norcia which now has a bypass around it, so it was very quiet there. I could get out of the car and wander along the road and not one car came past amazing. From New Norcia headed on down to Bindoon to grab some caches and then eventually made my way back home.

So I ended up out for 10hrs and lots of km’s and a great day was had all round with lots of caches in tow and lots logged as well.
Thanks for the Trig point Geocaching Australia it was a quick easy find. Clapping

Rated: for Overall Experience

19-Jan-19

tbh

Chwiliwr and I went for a long hot drive out into the wheatbelt today to pick up some moveable caches, a few trigs and a couple of traditional GCA caches. There was a couple of GC caches in their as well. This was one of them.

As I could see this trig as we arrived I stayed in the car and kept cool whilst Chwiliwr went out to take the images.

Thanks for the cache.

Rated: for Overall Experience

19-Jan-19

Chwiliwr

The better half and I went for a drive in the wheatbelt doing mainly GCA caches.

This trig was on the planned course we had set. Was a bit hotter here for some reason. Trig was found without issues. I ventured inside the private land to take the required image but also took one from outside as well.

Thanks for the cache.

Rated: for Overall Experience

27-Jan-18

jinta29

With a new GC.com challenge recently published that required the jinta team to find caches in another 21 Western Australia counties, we decided it was time for a big road trip day. Mrs jinta and I packed up the car and headed away from home at about 4.30am with our sights set on a 800+ kilometre round trip going through Cunderdin, Tammin, Kellerberrin, Trayning, Kununoppin, Nungarin, Mukinbudin, Bencubbin, Koorda, Cadoux and then home through Goomalling. It was a fantastic day and we spent about 14 and a half hours tripping around grabbing both GC and GCA caches.

A big shout out to all the CO's whose caches we found, the Wheatbelt was once again a fantastic place to visit and the weather was on our side with the temps maxing out at only 38 degrees.

07-Jan-17

ROSS1957

The weather is a bit cooler today so decided to take a run through some of the wheatbelt.
As stated before this is a very easy trig.

Rated: for Overall Experience

05-Aug-16

Kyzabra

Spotted while on a Wheatbelt drive.

21-Feb-16

Lazarus_68

This has certainly got to be one of the EASIEST trig you'll do! Easy to locate, the gate was open and able to drive straight up to it, potentially could have photographed from car window.

Rated: for Overall Experience