Harcourt Trig, Harcourt Hill, Nichols - ACT Nicholls, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 21-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4994
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S35° 10.895' E149° 4.979' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 689668E 6104832N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 691 m |
| Local Government Area: | Australian Capital Territory |
/149.082983,-35.181583,14/400x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiY2F1Z2h0YXR3b3JrIiwiYSI6ImNqa2l4ZzNzMDE5bjgzdm1sZGpuODF1Mm0ifQ.q8YMzVyzDJJlJHHV8EMjwQ)
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.
Logs
We turned up here for a GC tree fish, and I spotted this trig on the hill, so let the others head off to go fishing and I went trigging.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I stumbled across this trig whilst searching for a nearby geocache. I've only really seen this style of quadripod trig here in CBR, in the snowies, and in NZ. It is in pretty good condish and is huge. This is my first find of a trig in 2022 and there'll be plenty more. TFTC.
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Found during our hiking group's antics today. Great location 
TFTC.
TFTC.Rated: for Overall Experience
Was up here grabbing a GC so couldn’t not snap this one.
Amazing views.
Amazing views.
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Today I decided to tackle some of the caches that would fulfill my research tasks. This was one of them and after finding a parking spot it wasn't far to the GZ. I haven't ever been up here but what incredible places are around. Wow! Some incredible views. 
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Up here with the geomom for a nice evening hike. Couldn't find the GC at the time but got some info and this trig plus great views, was very happy with that.
Found with the geofamily on a great trip south to Victoria!
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Great day id trigging around the northern region of our capital/
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came up here on a walk with a Meetup group... figured I had better log this while I was here (I am sure i have been up here once or twice before, but before I had the GCA app. on my phone... so even if I took the required selfie I never got around to logging later.
was a nice walk, and a nice chat/coffee after... now sitting in the car typing this, and thinking I might just go for another wander and grab the one unfound by me cache up near there, that we didn't quite go close enough to for me to duck off and grab
was a nice walk, and a nice chat/coffee after... now sitting in the car typing this, and thinking I might just go for another wander and grab the one unfound by me cache up near there, that we didn't quite go close enough to for me to duck off and grab
Found with teamashy after taking geoniece to the dinosaur museum. Took us driving up and down a few streets to get a good spot to see it. TFTT
a short but evil climb. Nice views from the top though so that makes the rest even nicer
I came up to grab a nearby cache and was very happy to be able to bag a trig too. I had seen this trig before and wondered what would be the best way to get up here. Fantastic views and well worth the visit. TFTT
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a grey Sunday morning walk from gold creek to harcourt hill (#46 walk). a really interesting meander through the suburbs, including giant house and kangaroo spotting, then quickly up harcourt hill. lovely views, easy walk.
Yet another Sunday walk from Canberra's Best Bush, Park & City Walks (2nd edition). Back in early December 2015 walk #46 Gold Creek to Harcourt Hill. Despite an early start, the temperature rose very quickly. Climbing over the stile you slog up hill through the grass to the trig... nice views - following the walk instructions walk back along the management fence to the second stile - but oops! someone(TAMS)has built a barbed wire fence across the hill, blocking access to the stile. Gingerly scaled the barbed wire fence, rather than walk back. A good walk as you begin/end at Federation Square, were there are a number of cafe's to enjoy brunch afterwards, the bear does enjoy a latte
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Catching up on some old trig's I have visited.
I visited this trig on the 8/1/16 whilst finding "Aussie Trivia cache" (GLKTTEGP)
Waypoint 1 starts at the trig.
Log:
https://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LUID=6b9d789a-e96c-48ac-a894-43d6a309ff39
Thanks!
I visited this trig on the 8/1/16 whilst finding "Aussie Trivia cache" (GLKTTEGP)
Waypoint 1 starts at the trig.
Log:
https://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LUID=6b9d789a-e96c-48ac-a894-43d6a309ff39
Thanks!
Went for a walk tonight to collect a few other caches. Remembered that I wanted to start logging Trigs too! So I stopped and took a dodgy photo!
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I was up here today finding a nearby GC cache, and lookie-look a trig 
! I checked the GPS and yes, it was loaded 
. So, a quick photograph of me at the trig to prove I was here. Gorgeous views.
! I checked the GPS and yes, it was loaded . So, a quick photograph of me at the trig to prove I was here. Gorgeous views.Rated: for Overall Experience
Cold and windy today but what amazing views! Loved the walk despite the cold and such a lovely spot for an afternoon stroll. TFTT 
#GA31 - 10:30; Dropped Geoteen tom dance and decided to bag a couple of the nearby caches. As luck would have it I picked the right street with the walkway to GZ. After a short climb and photoshhot, it was off to the nearby GC cache to complete the loop. TFTC GA
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Found on a nice hot morning in Nicholls. We came up here to attempt the multi cache and to find the traditional cache, so we took a photo with the trig. A nice walk up here, with some fantastic views at the top. Thanks Geocaching Australia! 
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Grabbed a "selfy" while strolling around this neck of the woods.
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After navigating nearby streets parked and walked through a laneway that took me just below the trig. After scaring off a few sheep the path to the Trig was clear. Good views, if a little cool and windy.
A-ha....figured out where I was byu reading the others logs. Right...it was here that I took that pic. Nice views 
out for a drive around the northern exposures of Canberra and a bonus Trig cache appear as we rounded the corner..
BatGirl,Norkie,Agent Basil and Dopplefrog up to collect some data for a nearby multi.
Brilliant colours just as we left as the sun setting...
BatGirl,Norkie,Agent Basil and Dopplefrog up to collect some data for a nearby multi.
Brilliant colours just as we left as the sun setting...
Found with BatGirl, Agent Basil, Doppelfrog and mtrax. Just hung around for a while.
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A beautiful morning for a quick walk up to the trig....managed to jag what would have to be the closest parking spot, which helped as I am recovering from a really heavy cold. Still, this was not too far or too steep so managed it fine. Great views of the nor and west. Thanks for the trig.
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Parked nearby and had a shortish walk to the trig. Great day to visit as the views were fantastic.
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GCA 34 - 3484 - Catching up on logging some GCA Trig 'finds'... caches..
Found this one on 15 Jan 2009 when finding the nearby GC cache Aussie Trivia Cache ( a couple of attempts actually !!).
TFTC !!
Found this one on 15 Jan 2009 when finding the nearby GC cache Aussie Trivia Cache ( a couple of attempts actually !!).
TFTC !!
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So, mr_roo and I were up here today completing the other caches and (as you do) grabbed this trig as well. Great views over Belconnen and Gungahlin from up here.
I've been up this hill before, the view is great and bonus it was such lovely weather to be out in Canberra's nature reserves today. Lovely.
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One of four trigs I did this afternoon. This was an easy one.
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Was there before but no camera but today bring the camera... Beauty view and before the rain start... Phew!!. Thanks.
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Another Trig, another set of great views, and another steep climb CazBol was happy to grab the cache also on location.
CazBol was happy to grab the cache also on location.Rated: for Overall Experience
Out caching with Tealby when we found nearby GC cache then headed across to this trig point for further views, a photo, and another smiley.
Found this while in the area getting some info for the nearby multi - hope to get back again soon to finish that one off too. Good views as usual from this spot. TFTT.
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While getting a nearby traditional GC cache I saw this trig station up on the hill. Didn't realise it was here but had to make the opportunity to visit it since I was so close. Nice views of the suburbs. Photos to be added tonight.
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Oh look I can see my cache from here! Found after golden hills.
Thanks for the walk on a breezy afternoon.
Thanks for the walk on a breezy afternoon.
The last time I was up here I had run into my brother walking his dog around the nearby access road. Today was much warmer and while Mrs Winglen removed grass spikes from her socks/shoes I made my way to the top (so she couldn't hear the panting).
TFTC and the seedier side of this suburb.
TFTC and the seedier side of this suburb.
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Found with McPhan as we collected a few nearby GC caches. As the temperature rose we got lazy, or economical with energy you might say, and relocated the car closer to the trig.
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46+1683=1729
I know I have been to this hill twice before, but I could only vaguely/barely remember the trig, so I couldn't honestly post-log it. So today was a pleasant trig numbers run. Like most trigs - terrific views.
I know I have been to this hill twice before, but I could only vaguely/barely remember the trig, so I couldn't honestly post-log it. So today was a pleasant trig numbers run. Like most trigs - terrific views.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A 5ºC day, drizzle, gales up the top of many trig hills, horizontal rain up there too – or was it horizontal snow? In other words, an extreme caching day collecting 10 Trig caches, and one determined to be no go.
Pics taken at all of them, some easy jaunts in suburbs, some a stiff climb in the rain/snow/gales, some with great views of a rain covered Canberra or suburbs. It was spectacular views from some of them seeing a rain soaked Canberra or nearby mountain ranges. All in all, a great day with three FTF’s too.
A short walk up here - after I worked out where to park.
Pics taken at all of them, some easy jaunts in suburbs, some a stiff climb in the rain/snow/gales, some with great views of a rain covered Canberra or suburbs. It was spectacular views from some of them seeing a rain soaked Canberra or nearby mountain ranges. All in all, a great day with three FTF’s too.
A short walk up here - after I worked out where to park.
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Harcourt Trig
Part of Canberra Nature Park, Harcourt Hill Nature Reserve
The hard thing about this trig is parking the car. I find this suburb makes me feel somewhat claustrophobic. It took some time to find a place where I could park the car that was not across a driveway.
Now that it is parked there are limited footpaths allowing you out of the suburb and behind the houses. There is a stile to cross the fence line at 35º 10.868 149º 05.034
Dogs not permitted. An easy walk with kids.
Pleased to claim *FTF*
Part of Canberra Nature Park, Harcourt Hill Nature Reserve
The hard thing about this trig is parking the car. I find this suburb makes me feel somewhat claustrophobic. It took some time to find a place where I could park the car that was not across a driveway.
Now that it is parked there are limited footpaths allowing you out of the suburb and behind the houses. There is a stile to cross the fence line at 35º 10.868 149º 05.034
Dogs not permitted. An easy walk with kids.
Pleased to claim *FTF*
Rated: for Overall Experience
