Mount Kooralbyn Kooralbyn, Queensland, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 20-Aug-22. Waypoint TP13410
Cache Details
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| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S28° 6.209' E152° 51.624' (WGS 84) |
| 56J 486287E 6891326N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 278 m |
| Local Government Area: | Scenic Rim |
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Description
This is a TrigPoint Cache. There are no physical geocache containers with logbooks or swap items relating to this cache 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 or your geocaching name on something and (preferably) yourself.
Mount Kooralbyn
Mark number: 750433
Original Mark type: Cairn, pole, discs
Installed date: 01 January 1922
Current mark: Iron pipe in ground, centre of newerstation
Note: original cairn remnants still at location
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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.
You are encouraged to leave a description of your journey in your log to help others in finding the trig point.
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Access: This Trig is on the summit of Mount Kooralbyn. Walking track starts at S 028° 05.966' E 152° 51.105'. Follow the track to the summit area where the track becomes a loop at the end. The Trig is inside the loop. Best access is from S 028° 06.220' E 152° 51.624' where you will be about 20m away via knee high grass. 60-90 minutes return with no tree cover.
Logs
New image added to the gallery.
After completing the True Grit 10km event I had to make way to my next camp site. Having many hours to spare I decided to visit the summit of Mount Kooralbyn. The trailhead was only a few minutes away from the event. I read that this Trig was originally installed in 1922 and consisted of a cairn, pole and discs. Let’s check it out. From the starting coordinates the track is clear. I made my way up a gentle slope until I reached the loop at the end. This took about 30 minutes. I was greeted with a centre mass of lantana, lots of it. I eventually found the best way into this Trig but this involved two encounters with 1+m brown snakes. The warmer weather has arrived and so have the snakes. 20m to the Trig from the track. I found the remains of the original cairn and the newer three legged steel Trig station with a centre ground surface pole. The trouble was it was engulfed in lantana and I didn’t bring my machete. Oh well, I had a pair of gloves so spent the next hour clearing the Trig area. An annoying hour but worth the effort in my opinion. Photos taken and time to check out the nice views from up here. I could clearly see one of my next hikes, Wilsons Peak.
A gentle 30 minute walk back to the geo-van completed this adventure. Now to continue with my original plan which was heading up Mount Gipps. I had just lost two hours though with this Trig so time will be an issue and I’ll probably arrive at camp late. Should I leave Mount Gipps for another day? Nope haha! Thanks for the cache.
