Fairview Area Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4859
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S36° 4.594' E143° 14.053' (WGS 84) |
| 54H 701185E 6005248N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 139 m |
| Local Government Area: | Buloke |
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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: 149
PID: 2947352
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
Does it get any better than travelling this great land of ours?
Fantastic views from up here too.
Thanks for the Trig Point.
No vampires here,
and garlic doesn't keep witches away
So as I headed up this majestic peak,
all 43 metres of it,
I was definitely not witch-proof
Up top,
next to the giant metal tumbleweed,
I found a trig point
TFTTP ...
... and don't forget to bring oxygen for this high altitude trig
Thanks for the interesting location.
, it was a pleasure to be able to walk up to this for a nice easy find at 13:10. What sensational views on such a glorious winter's day .Thanks Geocaching Australia.
Parked up to enjoy the view and eat lunch followed by a walk up the last hill to grab a picture by the trig.
Albida
Even so, the sight of a hill in the rapidly fading light was a good indicator that a TP might be on offer.
Sure enough, Trig Point found at the end of the track. Not much of a view in the dark, though.
Wonderful panoramic Springtime views from gz with nothing but lovely green cops and golden canola as far as the eye can see after a wonderfully wet winter.
The Mallee is looking magnificent this year with many crops well above fence height.
Our thanks to c@w and Geocaching Australia for the cache and giving us a reason to break the journey with a drive to the top of the 'World's Smallest Mountain'.
Cheers
Ian & Sandra
Team Ladava
Found by Roma and Max.
On another geo mission in the area provided this opportunity.
Great views and an easy to get to trigpoint.
