Pearson- Walhalla PM 45 Walhalla, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP0730
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S37° 57.831' E146° 26.868' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 451494E 5798052N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 583 m |
| Local Government Area: | Baw Baw |
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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.
Suggested Parking Coordinates are as follows.
S37o57.747
E146o26.851
Then walk up the track until you are about 50m from the Trig Point.
Then go bush, it is easy going.
Using the web-based "Survey Marks Enquiry Service (SMES)", the details for this trigonometric station have been acquired.
The name of this cache has changed from the former name "Happy Go Lucky Area" to “Pearson- Walhalla PM 45”.
http://maps.land.vic.gov.au/lassi/downloadSketches.do?MARK_ID=34302
Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 581.2
PID: 2951037
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
TFTTC
One of the many trigs we found whilst exploring this area. Surrounded by trees and only visible when you reach GZ.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache for our enjoyment and adding to our geocaching experience.
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Walk along this track for a couple of minutes and then turn left into the scrub and the trig will be within 50 meters.
The trig may not be visibly obvious from the main track due to regrowth, but seek and you will find.
I hadn't updated this file, so it looked like it hadn't been found again since "hi pressure" in January 2010, when he got the info for the Waymark I was hunting. From my log on WM821T:
"Drove up past the sign saying "Blocks For Sale", with an arrow pointing in the direction I was headed!
Couldn't find a good place to park, so left the Dualis in the middle of the track and bashed my way up through thick and WET scrub. Could hardly see the trig until 5m away from it. So it made it hard to get a good photo.
By the way, I went on to Find "Marks Hill" trig point, so will try to add that one for this area.
Thanks hi-pressure" Found it @ 1540, Sunday, 8/5/2016
Found a rectangular steel plate under the trig, +/- Survey Marker ?!?
(Late logging - 9/11/16)
Came within about 70 meters - could not stop as we were on a 4x4 tour at the time out of Wahalla.
Found at 1150 hours, after finding the nearby GC cache.
Suggested Parking Coordinates are as follows.
S37o57.747
E146o26.851
Then walk up the track until you are about 50m from the Trig Point.
Then go bush, it is easy going.
TFTC
