Mount Sabine Barramunga, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP3652
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S38° 37.448' E143° 43.799' (WGS 84) |
| 54H 737659E 5721396N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 578 m |
| Local Government Area: | Colac Otway |
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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: 582.5
PID: 2946667
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
. Once at GZ, I was finally taking the shot at 20:35.Thanks Geocaching Australia.
I found it though.
The road in wasn't to bad when I approached form the right way.
Nice spot.
TFTT
Drove towards the trig from the GOR along Sunnyside Road which quickly turned to a gravel track but what views. With all the recent rain we had great fun sliding along and avoiding the sharp drops round corners. It seemed to take a long while to climb up the road towards the trip but we finally got to the last turn to get to the trig. We parked close but did not get out, if you look at the photo you will see why. Great fun.
I know this place well as I used to camp here in the early 80s to set up an Amateur Radio transmission site. You used to get great panoramic views of the Western District then, but the view is now complete blocked by vegetation.
