Donga (QGS 583) Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 12-Oct-22. Waypoint TP13423
Cache Details
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| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S28° 4.434' E153° 16.945' (WGS 84) |
| 56J 527749E 6894579N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 265 m |
| Local Government Area: | Gold Coast City |
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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.
Donga (QGS 583)
Mark Number 53016
Installed date: 01 January 1978
Feature: Galvanised Iron pole set in concrete in ground.
More information here..
https://qspatial.information.qld.gov.au/SurveyReport/SCR053016.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.
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Access: The simplest way to visit this Trig is to start at Hinze Dam (Advancetown Lake) at either the western or eastern boat ramp. The dam and recreation facilities are open to the public seven days a week, from 5:30am to 6:30pm (September – April) and 6:00am to 5:30pm (May – August). Paddle your way to S 028° 03.966' E 153° 17.182' then begin walking up the ridge line towards GZ. See topo image in the gallery. You will need some map reading and off-track navigation skills. You will see parts of an old fence most of the way up which conveniently follows high point of the ridge which is the line you want to follow. The Trig feature is a galvanised iron pole set in concrete in the ground. When returning to the shore do not follow a straight line to the waypoint or you will end up on the wrong side of a gully. Return the way you came, down the ridge line.
Allow 4 hours.
Hints
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Decode |
Logs
I started at the western boat ramp. It took about an hour to reach the landing coordinates. A pleasant breeze accompanied me. I pulled the kayak up on land and made myself some lunch. Very peaceful here today. I then began walking up a ridge line that curved around to GZ. An old fence runs along most of this route. Once at GZ I found the usual galvanised iron witness post. This is a common find with old trigs in this part of Queensland. West and north of the greater Brisbane area this changes. I had a look around the area to see if I could find anything else but didn't. I may or may not have camped near GZ. The survey notes said "Flat topped knoll on end of spur. Sufficient room for camping." That's an invitation in my opinion!
A three hour round-trip. I'll definitely return to this area. There's a bunch of GC caches on my list to find here. Thanks for the cache
