Mount Cope Falls Creek, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP3582
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S36° 55.628' E147° 16.856' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 525020E 5913174N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1820 m |
| Local Government Area: | Alpine |
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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: 1837
PID: 2947440
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
. The trig point has collapsed since the last time we skied up Mt. Cope a few years ago. 
. Skied in from where we are camped at Cope hut.
.Mt Cope (and Wallaces Hut) was part of our walk roster and this glorious Labour Day weekend was perfect for the walk
. We arrived at the trig point at 12:50, which proved an appropriate spot for lunch for the group, with views in all directions .Another great trig point cache and well worth the first-to-find for someone with intent
.Many thanks Geocaching Australia.
