HARLEQUIN HILL ST1031 Southwest, Tasmania, Australia
By
AlbyDangles on 23-Jan-21. Waypoint TP13219
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 58.687' E146° 20.043' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 445700E 5241400N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 551 m |
| Local Government Area: | Derwent Valley |
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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:
Warning the cords listed on the SURCOM site are estimated I found them to be 110 meters out.
The trig is a wild centre bolt in a concrete pillar.
Logs
Distance to actual Trig 78.5m?
Nothing wrong with Surcom.
Have updated coords.
Once I was NW of the trig and at the end of the ridge I followed it all the way to the top.
This was a long slog through a recently burnt area, so I was prity black by the time I got to the top.
I strated to look for the trig and it was no way it was going to be where SURCO had it.
After thinking about it I headed to where I thought it should be and soon spotted it.
Im claiming a *FTF* as no one has logged a find since I published the trig.
Found on Saturday 23 January 2023 at 1546
