Big Sand Hills (QTS 124) Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 27-Oct-22. Waypoint TP13430

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.

Big Sand Hills (QTS 124) 

Mark Number 20024 
Installed date: 01 January 1968 
Current status: the noted 3” polythene pipe beacon is present and part of a star picket set in concrete in ground at GZ 

More information here.. 

https://qspatial.information.qld.gov.au/SurveyReport/SCR020024.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. 

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: Park at or near S 027° 16.843' E 153° 24.046', you can't miss the dune. A high clearance 4WD and a low tide is required to get to the parking coordinates. From there go up and follow your GPS. Challenging terrain. Give yourself an hour. Views are spectacular. 

Moreton Island has the largest sand dunes in the world. Running, rolling, boarding, sliding and jumping down the sand dunes can cause serious injury or death. Spinal injuries have occurred when performing these activities in the past.

Visit within 2 hours before a low tide. This area in not always accessible. 

Know your limits.

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