Skyline Tier Trigpoint (Rogers Lookout) ST665 Upper Scamander, Tasmania, Australia
By
SamCarter on 28-Aug-09. Waypoint TP4996
Cache Details
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| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S41° 25.378' E148° 14.284' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 603455E 5413548N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 301 m |
| Local Government Area: | Break O'Day |
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Description
Another in the GCA trig point series.
This trig point is at the top of Skyline Tier on the East Coast of Tasmania, inland of Scamander and Beaumaris. It is in state forest, which is mainly pine plantations, but since the seaward side of the hill has been harvested the views are quite good ... provided you look beyond the middle distance.
There are a number of forestry roads that will take you near to this point, most of which are marked on Google Maps and are navigable by 2WD (I sometimes think "Forestry" is bad with forests but actually quite good at road construction). On Eastern Creek Road (if I remember correctly) there is a turn off marked to Skyline lookout; this road is not quite as good but is still navigable by 2WD vehicles with only a little extra care. At the junction of Skyline Road and Skyline Link 2WD vehicles may like to stop for a rest while their drivers take to Shank's Pony. The last 200m or so to the cache is definitely 4WD territory, due to clearance issues and relatively steep rocky terrain. The geoSuby managed this last section, but slowly and in low range; larger more serious 4WDs should be able to treat this trigpoint as an easy drive-by.
Nearby caches include Trout Creek Reserve (GA0914) and Showgirl Tears (GCRBG4)
(I thought I'd be able to use this summit for the locationless Topper's Club cache (GA0200) ... but I forgot you had to walk for the last 500m to count that one! Now, I can list this new trigpoint and count my visit!)
Standard GCA information for trigpoint caches follows:
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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. This particular trigpoint was discovered independently and entered manually. 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. |
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SurCom - ST665
Logs
Drove up eastern creek road and intially turned down the wrong road. But corrected myself to the right track.
Not long after turning onto the track it was into low range as the road had a washout this track is no longer suitable for 2wd cars you would need to walk the 2km in. After making my way to within 200m as others have mentioned I looked at the very rough and very rocky slope and worked out the best attack. It was then into first gear low with the diff lock on to help climb some of those rocks. Was a slow and wild ride but I drove all the way up to the trig tower. TFTC
Not long after turning onto the track it was into low range as the road had a washout this track is no longer suitable for 2wd cars you would need to walk the 2km in. After making my way to within 200m as others have mentioned I looked at the very rough and very rocky slope and worked out the best attack. It was then into first gear low with the diff lock on to help climb some of those rocks. Was a slow and wild ride but I drove all the way up to the trig tower. TFTC
We did a bit of dirt roads today and found a few trigs along the way, this one we almost drove to but walked the last bit due to it looking bit loose, nice to see a big disk.
Thanks for the trig.
Thanks for the trig.
Rated: for Overall Experience
We drove along the tracks near the ridge line from Scamander Tier ST 597 to Skyline Tier Trigpoint ST665 but walked the last steep part rather than drive as it looked very loose and rough.Nice to find a big tripod, they are much more interesting than just a pin. One of SSRs relatives had been here before 
More great views
More great views
Staying at Trout Creek reserve nearby.... doing some 4wd exploring after some orienteering near St Helens... made our way to this lookout
Found whilst out enjoying the view, unfortunately the geomobile had a flat right beside the trig. I will upload the photo when i can, i dont have the computer in Tassie with me. Such a great view, pity we had to return to St Helens to get puncture fixed. TFTC 
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found on our way to Snellens for some cache maintenance.
Swampy took me up the steep way ? to this trig - wasn't too bad....
Thanks
Swampy took me up the steep way ? to this trig - wasn't too bad....
Thanks
Stumbled on this trig point this evening while in th area looking for other Geocaches. Love these steep rocky hill climbs
Found this one back on 09th June with new geosphere app but didn't really know how to use it and haven't worked out how to upload to GCA yet.
Lovely day and gorgeous view from the top.
Rather a rugged road up and walked the last part.
TFTC.
Lovely day and gorgeous view from the top.
Rather a rugged road up and walked the last part.
TFTC.
We came in the back way from Trout Creek. The last couple of hundred meters of road on this side was not worth punishing the 4wd with so we strolled up the hill to log this one. Soon trees will block all the views here.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I have been here many times as this point is a good place to set up a radio repeater when running car rallies in the area.
Although I was in the area for a rally this time I came up for the view (NOT).
TFTC
Although I was in the area for a rally this time I came up for the view (NOT).
TFTC
Very pleased to get the geonavara right to the trig.....a bit more 4x4 experience we can add to our slowly growing 4x4 knowledge 
Very glad you decided to publish this one....thanks SamCarter
Very glad you decided to publish this one....thanks SamCarter
Rated: for Overall Experience
A work trip to St Helens with some time on the side to find a few caches - perfect.
A steep walk from the bottom of the drive to the Trig point, but got there in one go.
Photos attached
A steep walk from the bottom of the drive to the Trig point, but got there in one go.
Photos attached
A magnificent day - warm with a gentle breeze. We were able to drive to within approximately 250m in our low clearance 4WD. There were great views on the way to the trig point but not as goog at the trig point because of growing trees.
Drove from Flagstaff Lookout along Flagstaff Track to here a great 4wd detour, making this a 4wd drive by got to love that. A great day was had caching in the area. TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
Looked like a hard walk to this one, but drove most of the way. Great views from where I parked the car. Storm was brew'n, so up and out quickly. TFTC and cheers; OldSaint.
Approach from the western road very interesting - I didn't think the old girl would do it....
Got to within 120m and then had to walk.
Great views even with the trees.
Thanks SamCarter
Got to within 120m and then had to walk.
Great views even with the trees.
Thanks SamCarter
Rated: for Overall Experience
As Cached said, we did this one as a driveby, and loved every minute of it - so glad the Pathfinder handled the challenge well or I'd be missing my Cruiser even more right now
Rated: for Overall Experience
Thoroughly enjoyed this trig point. Acutally I thoroughly enjoy most trigs!
We spent the day at Coles Bay, and did a bit of a detour through the hills to do this on the way home. A neat chance to try out the 4x4 capabilities of the Wacky's new pathfinder, going up the steep rocky loose side and down the slightly less steep slightly less rocky and slightly less loose side. That is, we approached from the St Helens side and went down the Scamander side. Unfortunately the pics don't do the journey justice.
TFTT (thanks for the trig)
We spent the day at Coles Bay, and did a bit of a detour through the hills to do this on the way home. A neat chance to try out the 4x4 capabilities of the Wacky's new pathfinder, going up the steep rocky loose side and down the slightly less steep slightly less rocky and slightly less loose side. That is, we approached from the St Helens side and went down the Scamander side. Unfortunately the pics don't do the journey justice.
TFTT (thanks for the trig)
Rated: for Overall Experience
Easy 4wd by...those in 2wd will only need to walk the last 200m or so....hence I'd give a terrain rating of 2 at most.
Chose a very dark and gloomy time to visit with very wild seas..rain imminent..poor photo due to flash not working???
Certainly extensive view of coastline and surrounds....well worth the trip. TFTC...SamCarter...Cheers.
Chose a very dark and gloomy time to visit with very wild seas..rain imminent..poor photo due to flash not working???
Certainly extensive view of coastline and surrounds....well worth the trip. TFTC...SamCarter...Cheers.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I get to count my visit after all! Despite the fact that this point is at least 2km from the nearest "standard" cache, I forgot that The Toppers Club locationless (GA0200) required a 500m walking effort in order to count. I was having too much fun seeing if I could drive there in the geoSuby, and it was only when I came to log it that I realised that I hadn't met that cache's requirements. Luckily I had taken the photo and recorded the coordinates anyway ... and now I can log it as a trigpoint instead (even if it does feel a little self-indulgent -- even slightly cheaty -- to have created the cache in order to log it!) But hey, a smiley is a smiley ... and I used my GPSr and it was an interesting geographical spot with nice views (modulo the clear-felling), and that's what caching is all about for me. This will probably be the longest log this trigpoint will get (and possibly the only log?!)
