Tinana Water Tower Queensland, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4786

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S25° 33.180' E152° 40.844' (WGS 84)
	56J 467928E 7173778N (UTM)
Elevation:	34 m
Local Government Area:	Fraser Coast

Map

Whodunit Mascot

Queensland Government Department of National Parks Park Alerts

Description

A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ.

Tinana Water Tower

Standard Permanent Survey Mark set in concrete roof.
Mark number 58843

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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: 63.3
PID: 2950290
Other Information: Geoscience Australia

Logs

31-Oct-24

2y'stassies

We visited the Tinano water tower thus morning. The required photo is included with this log. Thanks for the cache.

16-Mar-23

wayn0

Changed name to Tinana Water Tower and added mark details as per Survey Control Report. Changed D/T to 1/1 because you don't need to leave your vehicle for this one.

A quick water tower find. We're not very artistic on the east side of Queensland.. yet another large canvas screaming for some attention. On to the next one.. Thanks for the cache Smile

Rated: for Overall Experience

20-Jun-22

Goldenwattle

Up there somewhere with the other add-ons. TFTC.

Rated: for Overall Experience

19-Jul-20

wazza9

the disc must be up there somewhere.

11-Jul-20

Gullivers Travels54

Found the trig whilst out and about in the area.

06-Dec-18

2Wagtails

We are staying in town today and popped up the hill to take a photo of this water tower trig.
Thanks for the cache Geocaching Australia.

07-Feb-16

LKW

tp4786

12-Jun-15

Sol de lune

Grabbed while on the drive from Brissy to Bundy. Wet old day but all was good.....

Rated: for Overall Experience

24-May-15

Tassie Trekkers

1 of 2 trigs we found today.

HansandLinda

20-Mar-14

jg047

Found at 11.30. Easy find as we were drivinfg around the area look for other caches. The PSM is very scratched and unreadable.

jg

11-Jul-13

beetles2

Was driving around trying to get a better access to another cache when we came across this trig. Checked the list and found it on there so stopped and grabbed the required photo there and then. Thanks.

19-Aug-12

Champs2Monkeys

Spotted on my way home

24-Oct-11

youngoldfella

Found at 1428. Had a good look for a marker but could not find any numbers. It must be up there somewhere. There were some council workers there but they did not bother me. TFTC

Rated: for Overall Experience

Smittengranny

10-Sep-11

thefourbees

S25° 33.193' E152° 40.807'

After trying to follow our noses and getting a bit lost we eventually go to the top of the hill. Who would have eveer thought this high area ever existed. We got a photo at the designated co-ordinates but then spotted a real survey mark and maybe even the trig point not far away. Photos of both attached. Added co0rds are for the survey mark.

Rated: for Overall Experience

16-Apr-11

Walw

Up in Maryborough visiting the folks and escaped for a bit to find a couple of trigs. Oddly there are about 4 of these water towers in Maryborough, though whether all pass the trig test? Who knows?
best wishes,
Wal

Rated: for Overall Experience