BH 286 Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 07-Apr-23. Waypoint TP13535

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 or yourself.

BH 286 / E1 B709

Installed 1978
Mark number: 51341 
This trig point is an Eccentric Mark, E1 B709, for the nearby Mount Petrie trig (TP1213). It's also listed as indepedent trig point BH 286. 
Original installation: A Permanent Survey Mark with witness post, reference pins and two tree blazes.
Current status: A witness post and one tree blaze (Wattle) remains although nothing inside the blaze is legible. 

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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. 

Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points. If you believe that a trig point is located on private property or in a dangerous location, you may archive the cache, by clicking on Log this Cache and place an "Archived" log on the Geocaching Australia website. 

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Access: Park responsibilly at the end of Prout Road around S27° 31.688' E153° 8.584'. Head to the yellow gate S27° 31.679' E153° 8.563' and then onwards up to GZ. A good map app will show you the tracks.