Wilmot Range Area (Serpentine) ST559 Strathgordon, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP3169
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 46.724' E145° 58.741' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 416483E 5263250N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 495 m |
| Local Government Area: | Derwent Valley |
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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: 507.6
PID: 2947766
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
Today, travelling alone, seemed the perfect opportunity.
What a climb - the sign at the track head is totally right - STEEP!
Going up and indeed coming down requires one to use most parts of the body; GREAT EXERCISE!
Arrived at GZ and was hit by low flying cloud and a little drizzle - shame as Trigs are usually good for fantastic views.
This would be spectacular if I'd been able to see past the end of my arm; but got some good pics as I descended.
Sainted the cache at 1110hrs.
TFTC and the climb
Cheers OldSaint.
I new I was in the right spot but couldn't find any signs of the trig, after a lot of searching all I could find was this star picket in the bushes where the trig was I didn't want to destroy the bush to try and find the find marker.
For a better description of my trip read my log for TP3168 Mt Sprent.
I hope this can still be classed as a find.
