Mount Norman (B 127) Queensland, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP2868

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S28° 51.710' E151° 57.757' (WGS 84)
	56J 398821E 6806879N (UTM)
Elevation:	1244 m
Local Government Area:	Southern Downs

Map

Whodunit Mascot

Queensland Government Department of National Parks Park Alerts

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: 1266
PID: 2949171
Other Information: Geoscience Australia

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Original installation 1938, a steel quadripod and vanes over a 25mm shell casing set into a shallow rock pool.

In 1980 the Queensland Survey Office listed the shell casing as still in place. Nothing else remains.

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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. Start your ascent at S 028° 51.764' E 151° 57.696'. Ropes highly recommended. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS CLIMB IF WET. Return same route. Allow 3 hours.

Hints

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Decode

Logs

23-Sep-23

wayn0

I arrived at camp in the early AM. One of my geo-buddys was awake so it became beer and chat time. Just a few hours later it was time to get up so it became coffee time haha. I had multiple reasons to return to this wonderful national park today. 1 Double check my working for my Mount Norman Letterbox cache 2 Re-search the summit of Mount Norman for trig remains 3 The Mount Norman GC Girraweenies Event 4 Help my Girraweenie geo-buddies to the summit of Mount Norman 5 Explore some of the northern section of this National Park 6 Geocaches 7 It's a great location 8 Just because.

I decided to get myself to Mount Norman by walking in from the camping area while the others drove to a day-use area to tackle some other caches on route to the Mount Norman event. It was beautiful out here today and more importantly, DRY! This meant the summit was accessible. The event was a success and I asked attendees to help me double check my workings for my GC cache. Everything was good here. I saw my favourite cairn was still in splendid condition Smile

Time to turn around and hit the summit!

As we approached the start of the summit ascent there were some worried looks on faces but I helped them up a small section at a time. The first quarter of the route is the most challenging in my opinion. We arrived at the top and separated. They went to find the GC traditional cache and I had more important matters to attend to.

I FOUND IT!! I found my first shell case trig and it's in exceptional condition!! Remains of the quadripod legs are visible. They were crudely cut. I suppose the decision to remove the structure was made after it became redundant. It would have been a fine sight in its day.

A great start to an awesome weekend, thanks for the cache Smile

Rated: for Overall Experience

05-Feb-23

wayn0

So I've done it again. I didn't read ALL of the details in the survey notes BEFORE I ventured to GZ. Apparently, there could be a shell casing set into the ground in one of the shallow pools up here, see image. The original quadripod and vanes are long gone. I was going to archive this one but I'll return to this summit to search for the casing even though I think it's unlikely to still be there. I would think it would have corroded away by now. I edited the cache page to add some information. If I can't find anything when I return, I'll archive this listing. It's not easy getting up here. I told myself I wouldn't do it again. Once is enough. But, now I MUST return HAHA. Great location.

Rated: for Overall Experience

08-Jul-11

lokipagan

Climbed to Mt Norman for Where Eagles Soar. There is a photo of us with the cache on that cache page. We got to 3m of the listed coords for the trig point with 3m accuracy but didn't see the usual marker. I think there may be a cairn marking the TP but again, we didn't see that, just headed to the listed coords. I have added the photos. If this is not sufficient, please just delete our log. Thanks!