Natone Hill ST68 Geilston Bay, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 19-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4986
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 50.680' E147° 20.762' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 528275E 5256376N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 128 m |
| Local Government Area: | Clarence |
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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.
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Surcom: ST68 Natone Hill
Logs
Found this while doing the geoart series in the reserve. Great views during my walk. 
Rated: for Overall Experience
During the week Trimbletas and i made the decision that we would target some of the caches around the New Norfolk and Geilston Bay area. we planned to go up over the Highland lakes to Hamilton, then down to New Norfolk then over to Geilston Bay. Up bright and early we left the NorthWest at 6.00am as we approached the top of lakes highway we were greeted with around 4 inches of snow on the road, so it was into 4x4 and steadily along until we dropped down onto lake level. we detoured to grab the Bridge over Ouse cache then it was off to Hamilton.
We did a maintenance check of my caches along the way and they were all in great order still.
Arriving in Hamilton we snapped a photo of the trig then headed for New Norfolk where we took a short walk to the trig there, it was then onto the Battleship GeoArt series.
while completing the Battleship caches we were stopped by 4 different property owners concerned with what we were doing. we explained to them what were doing but they still seemed concerned. there was a few caches where we couldnt get off the road and cars came up behind us while we were signing the logs, so we had to try and move the ute out of the way.
After completing the battleship series we made our way through Molesworth and into Berridale where we crossed the Derwent River and headed for Natone Hill.
We got the information for WPT 1 of the Multi and set off in a clockwise direction of the reserve to complete the Smile and Blockage GeoArts, we got as far round as the trigpoint when it started to pour down with rain we got drenched as we bunkered under a tree to wait out the rain, as the rain eased we grabbed the photo of the trig then off to complete the rest of the caches. we got the rest of the info required for the Multi cache but as it was back where we came from we decide to leave it for next time. We really enjoyed completing the Blockage and Smile Geoarts. Thank you SSR and Goose&Egg.
After getting back to the ute and trying to dry out we decide to go check out where the Circle Geoart starts, once there we decided that we would complete it next time as it was getting dark.
A quick drive around to Government hill where we walked up to grab the trigs where we were met by another concerned owner, explained we were there to get a photo of the trig and he was happy to see us on our way.
We then headed for food at Bridgewater before our long journey home.
we stopped to complete several caches along the way and arrived home at 9.30pm. A great day was had with nearly 100 caches attempted for the day. TFTC
We did a maintenance check of my caches along the way and they were all in great order still.
Arriving in Hamilton we snapped a photo of the trig then headed for New Norfolk where we took a short walk to the trig there, it was then onto the Battleship GeoArt series.
while completing the Battleship caches we were stopped by 4 different property owners concerned with what we were doing. we explained to them what were doing but they still seemed concerned. there was a few caches where we couldnt get off the road and cars came up behind us while we were signing the logs, so we had to try and move the ute out of the way.
After completing the battleship series we made our way through Molesworth and into Berridale where we crossed the Derwent River and headed for Natone Hill.
We got the information for WPT 1 of the Multi and set off in a clockwise direction of the reserve to complete the Smile and Blockage GeoArts, we got as far round as the trigpoint when it started to pour down with rain we got drenched as we bunkered under a tree to wait out the rain, as the rain eased we grabbed the photo of the trig then off to complete the rest of the caches. we got the rest of the info required for the Multi cache but as it was back where we came from we decide to leave it for next time. We really enjoyed completing the Blockage and Smile Geoarts. Thank you SSR and Goose&Egg.
After getting back to the ute and trying to dry out we decide to go check out where the Circle Geoart starts, once there we decided that we would complete it next time as it was getting dark.
A quick drive around to Government hill where we walked up to grab the trigs where we were met by another concerned owner, explained we were there to get a photo of the trig and he was happy to see us on our way.
We then headed for food at Bridgewater before our long journey home.
we stopped to complete several caches along the way and arrived home at 9.30pm. A great day was had with nearly 100 caches attempted for the day. TFTC
Awesome day caching around this reserve today. Albeit a heavy shower of rain had us drenched but that didn’t stop us cleaning up all the caches here.
Found while hunting some GeoArt caches for the Battleships game. Was a good work out to get to the summit to snap a pic of the trig station but so worth it for the spectacular views over the Derwent.
TFTC Geocaching Australia!
Cheers
Newy71
TFTC Geocaching Australia!
Cheers
Newy71
Found while finding the geoart series around Natone Hill.
Many tftc GA...cheers ST.
Many tftc GA...cheers ST.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A most invigorating climb to this TrigPoint which is the old-style type and easily spotted before we reached it. Great panoramic views.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A steep walk up here, but the reward, at last a Tasmanian trig with a vane. Good view too. TFTC.
Rated: for Overall Experience
out and about to get caches for the new challenge, this Trig Point had to be spotted when going a GC cache a long time ago, to of to visit and photograph the apex again. TFTT TNBPLN Trig Dry "not raining"
Rated: for Overall Experience
Walking around Natone Hill and I stumbled upon this Trig which I didn’t realise was up here. It was s strenuous walk up the hill and just as difficult walking down. Attached photo of me at the trig doesn’t really show how red and hot I was!
This hill was my backyard growing up. Love an excuse to come back and take a walk. Today the GeoGSP joined me. Outstanding views.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Wandering around Natone Hill this evening and found this trig!
Pic to follow shortly.
Pic to follow shortly.
Rated: for Overall Experience
After completing the Natone Hill series I continued up the hill to the trig. Some nice views through the trees on very clear day. Thanks to SSR for taking the photo. TFTT
Rated: for Overall Experience
Mr W located this trig while doing the nearby GC cache. Great view. TFTT.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Quite a hike up the hill to this one, but we got there. Google maps suggested we could drive closer but a locked gate meant we got more exercise than planned. TFTT
Walked passed the trig point a number of times while doing some other GC caches in the area and had a great time, this is yet another place I had yet to visit since moving to Tassie.
Some great views to be had from up here too.
Some great views to be had from up here too.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found this one whilst up the hill visiting "More Russians". I hadn't even thought of the trig being here, so the second find was a pleasant surprise after the walk up the hill.
Took the direct route worth the climb the views were fantastic
Rated: for Overall Experience
Stumbled upon the trig point while on another mission! Approached from NH4 marker.
We forgot to bring our camera but luckily we had one in our phone. Great views from up here.
Took the longer but less steep walk up the hill
It was a clear but cold day and we could hear the football game from Lindisfarne oval clearly from the top.
TFTC
It was a clear but cold day and we could hear the football game from Lindisfarne oval clearly from the top.
TFTC
Went the steep way up, but good views on top. Thanks
Rated: for Overall Experience
Wandered up to the top after finding Science Of ????.
Pretty good all round views.
Pretty good all round views.
This short stroll was just what was needed today.
Went the longer, flatter route, which I've decided I don't like as much as the steeper steps on the other side of the hill!
Just realised I could have grabbed a moveable up here as well, unfortunately I don't store them in my GPS...
Went the longer, flatter route, which I've decided I don't like as much as the steeper steps on the other side of the hill!
Just realised I could have grabbed a moveable up here as well, unfortunately I don't store them in my GPS...
I decided that after doing the new Cheesy Pigs cache that I'd "just pop up the hill" and grab this trig on my way to the service station.
A short time later and I'd arrived. It was a warm sunny day and the only hat I had to stop my head gettiing burnt was this wooly one. Worked well!
A short time later and I'd arrived. It was a warm sunny day and the only hat I had to stop my head gettiing burnt was this wooly one. Worked well!
Found on during some free time on Thursday morning, after a quick sprint up the hill!
Thanks GCA
Thanks GCA
Found at 0933hrs. First for the day and 191st over all. Great climb, good views and enjoyed the cache TFTC OldSaint.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Maddie and I took a quick trip up here today, sat ourselves at the trigpoint and took some photos! Mind you, getting Maddie, part of the trig, the GPS and me in the photo is no easy feat. Another very enjoyable walk.
It was a drizzly morning, but I was keen to get outside today so the stroll up to this cache fit the bill. Checked on GZ of my nearby cache on the way up, and also managed to follow a couple of tracks on the hill that I hadn't walked before on the way to/from the car.
Even on an overcast day like today, there are great views from this trig point. The water in Geilston Bay was remarkably brown, presumably from all the run-off over the last 24 hours.
The Rosny Hill trig point is almost visible in the bottom left of the photo.
Even on an overcast day like today, there are great views from this trig point. The water in Geilston Bay was remarkably brown, presumably from all the run-off over the last 24 hours.
The Rosny Hill trig point is almost visible in the bottom left of the photo.
Rated: for Overall Experience
