Mount Cleveland ST393 Luina, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP3149
Cache Details
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| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S41° 26.998' E145° 22.670' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 364503E 5410020N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 840 m |
| Local Government Area: | Waratah-Wynyard |
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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.
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Turn off the Luina Main road at S41 28.334 E145 20.486 into Heazlewood Road continuing on to junction at S41 26.553 E145 20.825 which is sign posted showing Cleveland Road to the right. Should be ok in 2wd to here and during the summer may be ok to go further in to a large creek crossing from where you can actually see the towers above you. If you have come this far in a 2wd....PLEASE park here as it gets way too steep and dangerous further in.....and you wont be able to turn around. From here it's definitely 4wd territory and towards the top the going can get quite difficult in patches but should be able to reach both the Trig and Fire Cabin caches ok. For those walking....it's quite a climb...but the views are awesome.
Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 857.52
PID: 2946429
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
On one particular nice day, I made the trek up to the top of Mt Cleveland, parking my work van (because they go faster, and go further along bad roads than a normal car) at the gate which was locked. I recall some of those steep corners having concrete but I guess they ended up with too many broken axles.
Today I returned to the Mount and found the gate open. "Great!" I thought and continued on.
My excitement was short lived as I only made it another 700m up the track before finding a large tree across my path. I tried to move it with a chain but it is going nowhere without a chainsaw.
I set off on foot and recalled that this was steep - it think it is now steeper that the last time I walked up here. Finally reached the trig/antenna array and took the required photo. The weather here changed about 6 times from sun to rain, no wind, cloud, rain, wind and rain. Put on my coat and started walking to the fire cabin.
As we approached the communications towers on Mount Cleveland we were greeted by a high security fence which we though would limit our chances of finding and photographing the trig point marker. However to our relief and delight, the gate was open and we were able to wander in. A short search and we found the trig point marker (SPM 2845)at the centre of three large wooden poles which were supporting some communications equipment. Most of the communications equipment is mounted on a larger steel tower. The photo added to the Gallery shows three images: our GPS next to the trig point marker; the three wooden poles surrounding the trig point marker; and the steel tower with the wooden poles behind.
