Mount Norman 1893 Trig Queensland, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 18-Dec-22. Waypoint TP13453

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 Norman 1893 Trig 

Significant Trigonometrical Surveying of SE Queensland took place between 1883-1893. This old Trig Station was used with this surveying. A detailed map was released, dated 31 December 1893 

Original installation: Large cairn, post and beacon. 

Current status: Large cairn in good condition, partial post standing. Some remains of post on ground. 

NOTE: This Trig is NOT on the summit of Mount Norman. It’s about 300m WSW. The Trig that was on the Mount Norman summit was installed in 1938. Nothing remains of the summit trig. 
 

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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: Park at the Mount Norman day use area, S 028° 52.652' E 151° 58.104'. Make your way up Mount Norman Track following signs and painted marks on rock areas. You will see Mount Norman in the distance. At about S 028° 51.771' E 151° 57.694' head West towards GZ. From here to GZ is the most difficult section. A rope may be advantageous for some. I rock-hopped and scrambled to get to this trig but there may be easier routes up. Take your time to find the best way up and down. There are multiple options. I recommend NOT attempting this if the area is wet. Return same route. Allow two hours. 

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