Mount Read ST685 Rosebery, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4446
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S41° 50.710' E145° 32.525' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 378965E 5366387N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1111 m |
| Local Government Area: | West Coast |
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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.
Follow cache notes as for Mount Hamilton then continue along main track to a junction with the Mt Read road at S41 50.436 E145 31.789
Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 1122.82
PID: 2947357
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
I wish I could have spent more time here, just taking in the views. Absolutely stunning.
We had pretty good weather today but as the afternoon wore on, the haze became more and more evident.
Grabbed the trig with the help of ChrisMc and red tag. The doll is still attached!
