Double Island Pt Queensland, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 15-Jul-22. Waypoint TP13395

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S25° 55.927' E153° 11.420' (WGS 84)
	56J 519059E 7131819N (UTM)
Elevation:	88 m
Local Government Area:	Gympie

Map

Whodunit Geocache

Queensland Government Department of National Parks Park Alerts

Description

This is a TrigPoint Cache. There are no physical geocache containers with logbooks or swap items here. To log a find on the Geocaching Australia website, you will need to include a picture of the TrigPoint, along with your GPS receiver and (preferably) yourself. You are encouraged to leave a description of your journey in your log to help others in finding the trig point.

Double Island Pt

Mark number: 85424

Installed date: 01 January 1971

Station mark type: pipe in concrete

The survey report mentions a tripod beacon but this is no longer there. The mentioned pipe in concrete is at the coordinates.

More information here..

https://qspatial.information.qld.gov.au/SurveyReport/SCR085424.pdf

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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.

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.

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Access.

4WD from Noosa or Rainbow Beach. Check tides, best access is usually an hour or so either side of low tide.

Logs

15-Jul-22

wayn0

An underwhelming Trigpoint but an extraordinary location. Love the lighthouse!

I arrived here via Noosa North Shore. The barge cost is $10 each way and only takes a few minutes so you won’t have to wait long (weekends could be different). No booking required. Once off the barge it’s sealed roads for a few kms before hitting sand where I let down my tyres to 18psi. It’s a little over 40km up the beach to get to a parking area before the uphill walk to the lighthouse and this Trig point. The beach drive was nice. It was 2 hours before low tide and I had no issues.

Once parked I walked up the track admiring the views and awesome Queensland winter weather. There were a few people around but not many. This is why I always try to visit these locations on a week day!

I arrived at the splendid lighthouse and explored the area before checking out these Trig coordinates. It’s a shame there is no beacon as that would have been a great image at this location.

I left the area via the coloured sands and Rainbow beach. There could be Earthcache in this area soon..

Thanks for the cache.

Rated: for Overall Experience