Stawell Trig Stawell, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4336
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S37° 3.241' E142° 47.300' (WGS 84) |
| 54H 659013E 5897639N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 297 m |
| Local Government Area: | Northern Grampians |
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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: 303.6
PID: 2950505
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Alternative Name: Stawell PM 489
Logs
Found as I toured around the area cleaning up the ol' caching map. A day trip planned so I could clean up a few local caches.
Great to be back in the town of my birth (I like to say I am Stawells Gift) 
Thanks for the cache. Appreciate your efforts.
- P
Cache on!
Caching in the area and snapped this trig - required pic has been added to the gallery.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache and adding to our geocaching experience.
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We have been up here before....before geocaching, and once again the views of the lovely town were very nice.
We then took the road down past the working gold mine.
Thanks Geocaching Australia.
A quick stop for a picture and then back on the road to Adelaide.
Took nothing, left nothing.
Picture will follow.
*Overall Experience: 3*
GAFF 1
Nice view from up here too!
Thanks for another trig....
Thanks for the Trig!
Great views from this location and a nicely constructed lookout nearby too!
Great view from here
Thanks for bring me here and Trig
