Moe- Moe PM 181 Moe South, Victoria, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4602

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S38° 13.235' E146° 13.628' (WGS 84)
	55H 432347E 5769428N (UTM)
Elevation:	400 m
Local Government Area:	Latrobe

Map

Whodunit Container

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.

Using the web-based "Survey Marks Enquiry Service (SMES)", the details for this trigonometric station have been acquired.
The name of this cache has changed from the former name "Coalville Area" to “Moe- Moe PM 181”.

http://maps.land.vic.gov.au/lassi/downloadSketches.do?MARK_ID=27684

Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 404.86
PID: 2947506
Other Information: Geoscience Australia

Logs

22-Jun-20

Kashbound

Well this rain has followed me from thorpdale to here but after a slippery drive and some puddle hopping to GZ the rain eased so I could complete the photo thing, its been a while since the last log but the junk Not Talking

is still here. Clan Phoenix

TFTTC

Rated: for Overall Experience

10-Aug-17

2y'stassies

After being blown around the water ways as we completed all the caches in the Edgewater Walk series we headed towards Sale in the hope of completing the Victorian Premiers Challenge. We had not intended to let ourselves be distracted by caches on side road but did stop to look for several in the Moe area that we had missed in the past.

We noticed that this cache was fairly close by and we could continue towards Sale as we headed to this trig.

We were surprised at how quickly we climbed and how high above the plain we were. The views over the country side were very pleasant. As we approached GZ we left the sealed road and travelled a short way up a dirt road before leaving the car and heading up through the gum plantation. We could see the old trig tripod from where we had parked the car.

We were astounded to find all manner of objects including a car body, flat screen TV and numerous tyres had been dumped around the trig marker. It is such a pity that there are people who think it is their right to trash any public land.

We took the required photos and headed back to the car.

15-Jan-17

Mummy Short Legs

Abandoning all three boys at home, asleep, I took myself off with the aim of five trigpoints in a circuit around the Yallourn-Moe-Thorpdale area. This was the fourth stop of my trip and I'd made a quick detour via Newborough for petrol as I was afraid of running out before making it back to Traralgon. I felt a sense of deja vu coming here and I feel like there's a nearby GC cache with amazing views.....A nice surprise with a wallaby on the road before I reached gz who thankfully hopped up onto the embankment and hopefully away from the road. A little long-grass hopping and I was able to get somewhat close to the trigpoint before my fear of snakes intervened and the photo was taken. TFTC Geocaching Australia

Rated: for Overall Experience

06-May-16

Grahame Cookie

While I am 'South of the Border' I thought I would have a go at a few trigs. And this being listed in Waymarking made it a BONUS!. Stopped this 'Drive-by' rubbish tip to take the photos. Nice 'quadrapod trig

Rated: for Overall Experience

01-Jan-16

darsenator

Nice Views, however shame for the dumping of rubbish Sad

Found whilst driving in the area.

Rated: for Overall Experience

10-Nov-15

Tassie Trekkers

Drove to this trig and snapped required pic.

24-Jul-12

Andrew was here

Found this one while in the area on the motorbike for the day.
This one is not behind any fences and is quite accessible but it is probably wise to park on the road during wet weather and walk the last 50 - 75 metres as the ground here is slippery wet clay and boggy puddles...unless you're into that sort of thing.
The veiws here out over the Latrobe valley are spectacular but blocked somewhat by the plantaion gum trees, however the road here is equally scenic.
Looks like there used to be a plaque on a small monument once but that has now gone.
Well worth it both for the trip as well as the destination.

Rated: for Overall Experience