Mount Remarkable Melrose, South Australia, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4073
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S32° 48.359' E138° 9.887' (WGS 84) |
| 54H 234523E 6366661N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 955 m |
| Local Government Area: | Mount Remarkable |
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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: 962.5
PID: 2947077
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
Week 1 we have travelled from Portland to Farrell's Flat near Clare.
Day 11
Mr Morris headed up the hill while Lady Morris toured around town for a bit.
He was starting to feel the hill a bit but the pretty cool views were worth it.
Thanks for contributing to our holiday
TFTC
Walked up, semi-trot down, a bit warm. Round trip ex Melrose 2.30hr. Job done and back home to Sydney in the afternoon.
After riding this morning we decided to do the summit walk at lunchtime today, although it was quite hot...
I wish there was more of a view from the top! The trees are all in the way
One for Australia Day and Mrs M's family history. Her great, great Granny Gray (Elizabeth) lived in these hills. Her pug and pine cottage is still occupied and used as a residence in Melrose. Her previous residence where she lived on top of Mt Remarkable with her husband, Sampson Gray, can be found reconstructed in the local history museum. This must be the most neglected trig around as it looks like it was dragged up the hill before being erected. Or maybe it has just waited such a long time to be found!! Well done Mr M. 
This one is flagged as 'worth stopping' because you wouldn't want to go any further!! A 12.2km return journey is a very long way especially when it is 37 degrees.