Bastion Point Area Mallacoota, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP1212
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S37° 34.381' E149° 45.869' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 744138E 5837964N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 9 m |
| Local Government Area: | East Gippsland |
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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: 22.6
PID: 2947974
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
Greynomads Bill and Diana
Maybe it's because the intervening 250 metres from the geocache to the trig is a jungle
But a bit of bushbashing wasn't going to stop this intrepid Trig-finder.
It is located on a low headland just behind the fourth green of the local golf course.
The headland is overgrown with the usual seaside dwelling species you find in the dunes behind the beaches.
A lot of dead and windblown trees make the going a bit tougher, but the ground is generally sandy underfoot.
Approaching this cache from the rocky foreshore is likely blocked by cliffs.
It took just over 20 minutes to get from the boat ramp to the trig for me today.
There are some views for those who care to wander a few extra metres through the trees.
The trigpoint itself is broken and rusted but still identifiable as such. No name could be discerned though.
