View Point St Arnaud, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP2104
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S36° 36.638' E143° 13.957' (WGS 84) |
| 54H 699672E 5945999N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 320 m |
| Local Government Area: | Northern Grampians |
/143.23262,-36.61063,14/400x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiY2F1Z2h0YXR3b3JrIiwiYSI6ImNqa2l4ZzNzMDE5bjgzdm1sZGpuODF1Mm0ifQ.q8YMzVyzDJJlJHHV8EMjwQ)
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: 322
PID: 2949579
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
Nearly missed it as took the wrog snap.
Got there in the end.
TFTTP
Up here chasing GCs and found a Trig.
TFTC !!
So here it is, thanks for my daily GA cache, and the bonus of a great view as well.
of two roads and thought trust me to come the adventurous way. Arrived at trig and took required photo. Drove back to the main track on a good graded gravel track.
Caching in the area and snapped this trig - required pic has been added to the gallery.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache and adding to our geocaching experience.
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Nice bonus.
TFTC
After accompanying The Empire up the hill in his Pretty Black Patrol, I grabbed a photo of this Trig point before we made the nearby cache find.
Pffft - My Dr's car could do that
Cache On!
-P
I needed the exercise at any rate!!
Cheers
Photo snapped and another trig in the book.
Yay it is.
TFTC
. Nevertheless, we found our way to GZ at 13:55, and eventually to a road that a 2WD could drive along 
, so everything ended up okily dokily .Thanks Geocaching Australia.
Took a while to find the best track to the trig but was then an easy find. Thanks SS for bringing me here (you know who you are).
What a great view.
Yes !! My second trig point for the day popped up on the GPS.
It was smack bang between two other caches.
This calls for a stroll
A short 300 metre walk up a slight gradient to the towers and trig at the top - tooooo eeeaaasy
As seems to be the case with most trigpoints it was sitting amongst the trees and not much use to anyone with a theodolite
The walk along the nearby ridge was pleasant and filled with views
