Tanjil- Bundowra PM 1 Tanjil, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP1949
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S38° 1.934' E146° 14.734' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 433791E 5790340N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 452 m |
| Local Government Area: | Baw Baw |
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Description
Trig Point located on summit of Mt Tanjil which has fire-observation-tower
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ.
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.
To log a find on the Geocaching Australia website, you will need to include a picture of the trig point, along with your GPS receiver and (preferably) yourself. Long distance / telephoto type pictures are against the spirit of this cache. You are encouraged to leave a description of your journey in your log to help others in finding the trig point.
The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies.
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.
If you feel that you can add to the description of this trig point or adjust the difficulty / terrain ratings, please feel free to edit this cache and amend the information suitably. Vandalism of the cache description or other information will result in your account being terminated.
Using the web-based "Survey Marks Enquiry Service (SMES)", the details for this trig station have being acquired.
The name for this cache has changed from the former "Mount Tanjil" to “Tanjil- Bundowra PM 1”.
http://maps.land.vic.gov.au/lassi/downloadSketches.do?MARK_ID=15221
Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 455.6
PID: 2947502
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
TFTTC
From MOE, drove along "Walhalla Rd/C466" and turned left into "Tanjil Brend Rd"
* "Tanjil Bren Rd" = (2WD wide fire trail-good condition)
Drove along "Tanjil Bren Rd" for approx 8.5 KMs until reaching "Stuart Mine Rd"
Turned left into "Stuart Mine Rd"
* "Stuart Mine Rd" is a narrow single car bush-track (not recommended for standaRd sedan-height/2WD vehicles)
Drove along "Stuart Mine Rd" for approx 5.3 KMs until reaching "Mt Carmel Rd".
Turned left into "Mt Carmel Rd" and drove for approx 1.2 KMs until reaching "Tower Rd".
* "Tower Rd" has a pad-locked gate,but there are no signs to say it's private property...etc...so I proceeded through (on foot).
After a short and pleasant walk of approx 825m along this road, the fire-tower and Trig become visible.
* I'm sure there are many other ways to approach this geocache,but I'm just sharing my experience (given the circumstances and road-conditions).
** UHF-24 used by logging trucks.
