Donnellys Lookout Trig ST1030 Granville Harbour, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP1968
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S41° 48.744' E145° 7.366' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 344073E 5369349N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 280 m |
| Local Government Area: | West Coast |
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Description
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.
Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 296.07
PID: 2946425
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
After a little car damage trying to drive up we decided to walk.
Fantastic views.
Found on Friday 22 October 2021 at 1101
Found during a weekend away with EeePees.
TFTC"
After a little car damage trying to drive up we decided to walk.
Fantastic views.
Found on Friday 22 October 2021 at 1101
Found during a weekend away with EeePees.
TFTC"
Taking advantage of the Hobart show public holiday, and making a 4 day geocaching trip West, and then North West, with AlbyDangles.
This is one we found along the way, drove part way and walked the rest.
Great views, including out across the wind farm.
Pic attached.
Cheers, EPs.
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
This hill looks like a big ask and it is but well worth the effort.
TFTC
Cheers
Rocket
what was that we thought 
Hopping out of the car Mrs W says "we've lost a wheel" Mr T thought she was joking but sure enough the tyre was hanging off the rim. A quick change to the spare, grab the trig photo and nearby cache and good to go. This will be one trig we will always remember so thanks for the memories. Oh and the view was great on a clear day.If only we'd had more time. As it was we only got part way along the Road to Nowhere before my mate's car broke down and I had to tow him home. Probably a good thing we kept moving.
For those who seek TrigPoints and standard geocaches, they can consider themselves lucky and can claim a "two for one" deal provided they meet the requirements of both cache listings.
