SINGLE HILL ST1137 Acton Park, Tasmania, Australia
By AlbyDangles on 31-May-20. Waypoint TP13040

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S42° 52.379' E147° 30.012' (WGS 84)
	55G 540854E 5253168N (UTM)
Elevation:	195 m
Local Government Area:	Clarence

Map

Whodunit Difficulty

Description

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 centre 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.

Additional Information:

Access from the end of Eleanor Court

Which runs off Cahill Place, Acton Park.

The trig point is the TV tower

Logs

22-Dec-23

TeamSwampy

Grabbed this cache after doing 2 other caches up this hill.
The TV tower (trig) is not the red and white pole - that is mobile phone only.
So now I’m off to get the mystery cache and I think I’m going to regret leaving it till last. The stand out view was awesome.
Thanks for the trig!

Rated: for Overall Experience

26-Oct-21

OldSaint

A great cache with excellent views
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint

Rated: for Overall Experience

25-Jul-21

stainless-steel-rat

with the chance of meeting up with EeePees we made this one our first cache of the day
great views from up here, shame that you can't just drive to the top

24-Jul-21

gooseandegg

I organized with EeePees that SSR and I would meet him at the gate this morning to walk up Single Hill together. We met up ok, but he was higher up as the gate in currently non-existent. He jumped into the ratmobile and we drove right up to the trig. That was a lot quicker than we had anticipated!
What wonderful views all around. We even watched two aircraft land.
Thanks for listing this trig Alby

Rated: for Overall Experience

24-Jul-21

EeePees

Hi AlbyDangles, thanks for listing this trig. I was in the area this morning, and had also met up with SSR and the goose part of gooseandegg.
The gate is currently nonexistent at the bottom, and so I drove up the sealed road, then jumped in the SSR4WD for the last 4 or 5 hundred metres, although my 2WD would have got me GZ.
Nice to enjoy these views from a 'reserve'.
Cheers, EPs.

18-Apr-21

The Hancock Clan

A pleasant walk and great views. Nice to have finally visited this very prominent location. TFTTP!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan

31-Mar-21

Tassie Trekkers

Found this trig whilst caching in the area. Great views.

Required pic has been added to the gallery.

Rated: for Overall Experience

20-Nov-20

Budgietas

Wandered up this hill to grab this Trig and a Traditional cache as well.

Very good views

09-Jul-20

Lil Rafa

It was too sunny today to ignore going for a walk up this hill. Great views. Required photo attached. Excuse the redness in the face, the first little bit of that walk is steep.

05-Jun-20

rld4963

Had a bit of time on my hands and a nearby TRIG is always a good find, a cool overcast day, windy on the north of the hill over looking seven Mile Beach and the Airport. found the big red and white pole only one up there. nice views over the beach and down further. found a little time to sit on farmer farrell's seat and type out a log for the cache that's up here now.

Rated: for Overall Experience

01-Jun-20

whitewebbs

Thanks for clarifying that this road is now a reserve. We always knew the tower was on private property so nice to know it is now accessible.Great views. We were lucky to gain car access from a worker who was headed to the top, so made it a drive by. TFTT

Rated: for Overall Experience

31-May-20

AlbyDangles

I have been up to Single Hill a few times but have had to get permission from the land owner.
Now the owner has given the land to the council for a reserve I am happy to list the trig as a cache.

Tonight I parked the car at the end of Eleanor Court and once again I walked up the hill to the TV tower that is the trig point with MrsD in tow.