R 264 (Ferguson Hill ) Western Australia, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 04-Sep-09. Waypoint TP3154
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S33° 29.467' E115° 52.052' (WGS 84) |
| 50H 394796E 6293691N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 294 m |
| Local Government Area: | Dardanup |
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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
From GOLA database (extracted by Chwiliwr 20181209)
| Geographical Coordinates | MGA94 Coordinates |
| Horizontal datum : GDA94 | Zone : 50 |
| Latitude : S 33 29 28.04513 | Easting (m) : 394796.832 |
| Longitude : E 115 52 03.11447 | Northing (m) : 6293691.139 |
Logs
Thanks for the cache.
Thanks for the cache.
Now to go and try to find the hidden gnome moveables in among all those other gnomes.
Upon exit a local pulled up beside me for a chat, concerned about strangers as there had been recent spate of home robberies. He said this land belongs to Dept of Parks & Wildlife, with restricted access due to dieback disease, thus should not have be in there without permission (albeit no gates/signs to that effect). Also mentioned some locals hunt wild pigs, which explains some animal noises I heard!
www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/about-us/contact-usDriveway : S33 28.872' E115 51.677'
Turn left : S33 29.262' E115 51.768'
Parking : S33 29.351' E115 51.984'
4WD access: S33 29.358' E115 52.015'
Enter bush: S33 29.452' E115 52.010' (or within 50m South)
).The Trig point tower is on its side.
I wonder if the people that tipped it over paid the twenty pound fine stated on the disc if interfered with
Finding this was great fun, the first of many I reckon.
