Mount Young Whyalla, South Australia, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 02-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0701
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S33° 5.980' E137° 29.016' (WGS 84) |
| 53H 731775E 6334919N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 120 m |
| Local Government Area: | Whyalla |
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Description
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOG THIS CACHE. IT IS ON PRIVATE LAND AND ACCESS IS NOT PERMITTED
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: 137.77
PID: 2946306
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
unfortunately as I think the views from up there would have been spectacular looking over Whyalla and the Spencer Gulf.Snapped a couple of pictures of the mount and trig point then completed my journey into Whyalla. No GPS in the photo however as it was a long range picture. Cheers & thanks for the hunt Geocaching Australia
“holy cow Batman 
that’s the trig & nobody has logged it yet 
”This trig is very visible from the road – in 1st photo of GPS’s you will see where I’m at. Used zoom on camera & looking into the afternoon sun
The photos were taken from a range of 1.3km down to 800 metres from road.
So, no entrance to private property to this 1 – clearly seen with the naked eye from the road.
Series of photos tell the story – thanks
