Black Bluff ST365 Guildford, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP3418
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S41° 27.101' E145° 57.243' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 412636E 5410571N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1326 m |
| Local Government Area: | Kentish |
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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: 1338.79
PID: 2949061
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
Our trig image is in the gallery and the model is hanging on to the trig point to remain in location. Note sleeve and GPS lanyard!
Two other gentlemen came on the scene after a while, they had come up from Taylors Flats route. Group of 6 setting up camp at Paddy's lake as we departed as well. Busy day at Black Bluff after we arrived.
Not really, this one is really worth a visit especially on a clear day.
This is a great walk and if you pick good weather you will be rewarded with breathtaking views.
I picked appalling weather so the breathtaking experience I felt was the gale force wind.
Like always I enjoyed the whole thing and managed to take the required picture.
For those who seek TrigPoints and standard geocaches, they can consider themselves lucky and can claim a "two for one" deal provided they meet the requirements of both cache listings.
It was one of the first great walks we did after recently discovering geocaching and might never have got to the very top at all if not for Sirius's wonderful cache. We were also blessed with lovely clear weather on the day and top views all round.
