Studley Park Kew, Victoria, Australia
By
TeamGeoPlesk on 17-Feb-09. Waypoint TP5114
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S37° 47.347' E145° 1.188' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 325638E 5815735N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 56 m |
| Local Government Area: | Boroondara |
/145.0198,-37.789117,14/400x200?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.
Using the web-based "Survey Marks Enquiry Service (SMES)", the formal and alternative names for this trig-station have being acquired.
Alternate names: STUDLEY PARK
Mark name: BOROONDARA PM 51
http://maps.land.vic.gov.au/lassi/downloadSketches.do?MARK_ID=18876
Logs
Gee, there aren't many trigs around Melbourne.... heading home from some caching eastwards, we plotted a course to bring us past here. Its a beauty too.
Rated: for Overall Experience
What a great view of the city from here. And a bonus GC cache in the package.
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Loved in this area at one point and NEVER came here, stunning view and I love a good TRIG !
With SSRAT and GOOSE
With SSRAT and GOOSE
out and about in Vic caching so stopped for the trig. found with stainless steel rat and 1toolman
quick find while out with goose and egg and Toolman
doing a raiding mission from Tassie
thanks for the cache
doing a raiding mission from Tassie
thanks for the cache
Our travels have bought us to Melbourne and we found this trig whilst in the area.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache and adding to our geocaching experience.
Tassie Trekkers are now a locationless geocache we have published a 'Geocacher cache' - Travelling Trekkers GA10932 - so if you spot us in your area sign our log book and receive a code word to earn yourself a
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After finding a suitable parking spot, we headed off towards GZ. We may not have approached from the right direction as we had to get through two fences. After a short walk we located the trig point. In previous days, the view from here would have been impressive but the growth of trees is now limiting the landscape. The required photo has been added to the Gallery. Thanks Geocaching Australia for the cache.
Another visit to Melbourne, another trig find, another dragonZone crossed off.
This was a neat, albeit short, walk from the parking area, which made for a good quick find.
A good day no doubt. Thanks for another trig.
This was a neat, albeit short, walk from the parking area, which made for a good quick find.
A good day no doubt. Thanks for another trig.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Dropped in to see the view, and of course take a photo so I can log the find.
The view of the city is dramatic - it would have been a great spot to watch the fireworks last night.
TFTC GCA.
The view of the city is dramatic - it would have been a great spot to watch the fireworks last night.
TFTC GCA.
Rated: for Overall Experience
The Melbourne Cup had been run and won by the time I left the barrier and drifted wider for the GC cache running along side here. This Trig Point was an unexpected bonus. Happy to sweep up both and make it a Daily Double!
(Couldn't include the GPS in the photo as I use my phone for that. So you will just have to settle for my mug shot instead, lol!)
(Couldn't include the GPS in the photo as I use my phone for that. So you will just have to settle for my mug shot instead, lol!)
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I targeted this cache for GeosportZ 2016. After finding the nearby GC cache I was looking around for this trigpoint and discovered it hidden from my view by a tree. I walked up to it and I was enjoying the lovely views of the city and surrounds when I was interupted by two muggles on mountain bikes. After taking a few photos it was time to go home. I took a foot photo.
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#GA1003 - 16:00; After encountering traffic around the MCG on the way over from Elwood Beach, I eventually made it to Fairfield and after finally managing to snag a parking spot, headed off to nab the nearby multi. Decided to continue up the hill for this one, but turns out I could have driven. Anyway, off I went and managed to grab the required snap one at an easily identifiable GZ. TFTT Geocaching Australia
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I was keen to grab this cache, so when we noticed there has been a new cache places just down the road, -nirgal- and I decided to head to it, via this one. A bit of a scramble up the hill, we were soon at the Trip Point. That's one good thing about these caches, they are pretty hard to miss!
Found with The Tritonz during our Yarra Expedition Pt 3
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Gotta love self facing cameras on mobile phones that geo tag photos when you tell them to!
Whilst getting a nearby GC cache, I stopped to look at this trig point, only today(27/11) realising that it was a GA cache so I better log it! Thanks for the TP 
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Found by Bob at 1110
Having first discovered this trig point while doing Alansee's first cache a long time ago, I've been meaning to pop back again some time and check out the views again. I was in the area this morning, so was able to make the stop (along with my camera). The views weren't as good as I'd remembered (probably because they were so unexpected the first time I was here) but I managed a few nice shots of the city anyway. It would be nice if they could trim a few trees in some of these picturesque locations - nothing serious, just enough to get a good, unobstructed view of the relevant attractions.
TNLN
Thanks TeamGeoPlesk
Having first discovered this trig point while doing Alansee's first cache a long time ago, I've been meaning to pop back again some time and check out the views again. I was in the area this morning, so was able to make the stop (along with my camera). The views weren't as good as I'd remembered (probably because they were so unexpected the first time I was here) but I managed a few nice shots of the city anyway. It would be nice if they could trim a few trees in some of these picturesque locations - nothing serious, just enough to get a good, unobstructed view of the relevant attractions.
TNLN
Thanks TeamGeoPlesk
Well, that was a loooong day. Just spent the last few hours in the city, collecting Web Cam, Letterbox, Virtual and Earthcache.
This ticks off the Benchmark/Trip and now I am off to collect a Movable which I noted is around the corner from where I am staying.
I took a picture but it was basically black. Stupid phone. I'll add it anyway.
This ticks off the Benchmark/Trip and now I am off to collect a Movable which I noted is around the corner from where I am staying.
I took a picture but it was basically black. Stupid phone. I'll add it anyway.
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Another beautiful Melbourne Winters day, was in the area to complete the nearby arbonuts challenge. what a great view of the city. thanks
Out for a ride along the Main Yarra Trail. Stopped to admire the view of the city skyline from the Boulevard at the top of Wurrundjeri Spur. As I turned away to get back on my bike, I looked up to the of the hill and, to my surprise, spotted this trig. I didn't know we still had any Trig points in the urban area especially one so close to the city. Naturally I had to take a closer look. 
Rated: for Overall Experience
19:55
Last visit on a much-needed bit of alone-time, caching around Yarra Bend.
Having just found the nearby cache, I discovered that I was at this trig. Taking the necessary photo had that added degree of difficulty, given that it was dark, but I managed.
Now, all that remained was to cross the long bridge below, get to the car and enjoy the drive home.
(The cake and candles that awaited me were a marvelous birthday surprise)
Last visit on a much-needed bit of alone-time, caching around Yarra Bend.
Having just found the nearby cache, I discovered that I was at this trig. Taking the necessary photo had that added degree of difficulty, given that it was dark, but I managed.
Now, all that remained was to cross the long bridge below, get to the car and enjoy the drive home.
(The cake and candles that awaited me were a marvelous birthday surprise)
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Dropped by this one at 13:15, being the closest trig point to home. Great views of the city, especially at night .
Thanks TeamGeoPlesk.
.Thanks TeamGeoPlesk.
Found on a detour on the way home from work. What a spectacular view, but the amount of road noise up here is surprising. It's a pity about the bottles all over the place and the fire through here.
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Did a series of caches in the Alphington, Kew area and stumbled upon this trig point while doing Alansee's nearby traditional.
Great views, and a very pleasant location.
There was also supposed to be a munzee here but I couldn't find it and suspect that its gone.
Thanks for setting this one up TeamGeoPlesk.
Great views, and a very pleasant location.
There was also supposed to be a munzee here but I couldn't find it and suspect that its gone.
Thanks for setting this one up TeamGeoPlesk.
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Found by Team Ladava around 12.30 in transit back from our son and daughter-in-law’s at Berwick.
With a chill wind blowing and rain threatening it was a quick look at the wonderful views, a snap and off to find the nearby traditional.
I think the views have been a little compromised over the recent years by the flourishing flora.
Back to the car just as the shower set in and an executive decision was made that a pie and pasty was appropriate to warm the body on the way home.
Our thanks to GCA for the very enjoyable TP series and especially c@w for pulling it all together.
Cheers
Ian & Sandra
Team Ladava
With a chill wind blowing and rain threatening it was a quick look at the wonderful views, a snap and off to find the nearby traditional.
I think the views have been a little compromised over the recent years by the flourishing flora.
Back to the car just as the shower set in and an executive decision was made that a pie and pasty was appropriate to warm the body on the way home.
Our thanks to GCA for the very enjoyable TP series and especially c@w for pulling it all together.
Cheers
Ian & Sandra
Team Ladava
Rated: for Overall Experience
I photographed this one ages ago but have only just now realised that I have not logged it. I recall taking my mountain bike up the hill after an evenings ride along the Boulevard. It was late at night and quite cold, but the sky was clear and the view to the city was perfect. I took a picture of the disc and the survey marker, but being so dark both of them didn't turn out that well on the iPhone, but the city lights were nice. Thanks for taking me up this hill, TeamGeoPlesk. I would never have gone there otherwise.
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29/01/2011 14:29 Found: #229 Parked on Yarra Blvd about 80m from GZ. I was worried about the steep climb but it wasn't to hard at all. Sad to see that the trig marker is now just a hole in the ground. Much better to be able to take a pic of the bronze plate as I have done with others. TFTC Will attach pic soon.
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Up here for another cache and when I saw this point I thought - well this really is a place of prominance. There is water up here too!! The dam is up quite a way. Great views across Melbourne
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Visited this one this afternoon. Easy walk up the track on a warm afternoon. Great views of city and surrounding area.
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After all these years, I've finally made it to this amazing location, with brilliant views across Melbourne. The rain today meant that I had the place to myself, so a quick photo was taken, after grabbing the nearby traditional GC cache. The dam even had a couple of inches of water in it today! One more TP done, cheers!
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Found with Robmc who has the photos after completing the nearby cache. Stunning views from here just on dusk.
Went out today with the Geokids after a GC.com event and we were doing some caches in this area. There are some great views from this point.
I took a roundabout path to the trig up the fire access track and along a fence line rather than bush-bashing it (although I followed the "goat track" along the ridge to shortcut back to where the car was parked on the way out). Good views, peaceful place
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Came to the area today to visit the guide dog centre as they had an open day.
Afterwards I turned on the gpsr and saw that there was a cache and a trig point within walking distance.
Trudged up the footpath and saw that there was a road heading towards the cache.
However the road turned left and the arrow was pointing right.
The fence really threw us. We decided to walk around, but noticed that the fence ended, so we just walked in.
Once at the Trig Point, the afternoon views were stunning.
Thanks TeamGeoPlesk and GCA!
Afterwards I turned on the gpsr and saw that there was a cache and a trig point within walking distance.
Trudged up the footpath and saw that there was a road heading towards the cache.
However the road turned left and the arrow was pointing right.
The fence really threw us. We decided to walk around, but noticed that the fence ended, so we just walked in.
Once at the Trig Point, the afternoon views were stunning.
Thanks TeamGeoPlesk and GCA!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found By The Lone Random,
W The Empire.
GCA Cache # 3
After completing a GC Cache we thought that we do this GCA cache.
Really am enjoying doing this Trigpoint caches.
TFTC, The Lone Random
W The Empire.
GCA Cache # 3
After completing a GC Cache we thought that we do this GCA cache.
Really am enjoying doing this Trigpoint caches.
TFTC, The Lone Random
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found by The Empire
24/1/10 with The Lone Random
Came up here for a GC.com cache and thought we'd get the pic and log this cache too!
TFTC
- M
24/1/10 with The Lone Random
Came up here for a GC.com cache and thought we'd get the pic and log this cache too!
TFTC
- M
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I decided to go for a walk this morning, so I plotted a course that would take me past this landmark. Of course, it's very close to another cache which I actually re-found to place some TB's in.
I took the required photo's which I also sent to the kids, since they just got mobile phones for Christmas!
Thanks TeamGeoPlex & Geocaching Australia.
I took the required photo's which I also sent to the kids, since they just got mobile phones for Christmas!
Thanks TeamGeoPlex & Geocaching Australia.
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Great views on this sunny day in Melbourne. I'd been up here before. To do my first ever cache in fact! So a revisit was definitly on the cards.
Thanks for bringing me up here again. It was fun trying to travel through the cycling crowd.
Thanks for bringing me up here again. It was fun trying to travel through the cycling crowd.
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Found by caughtatwork at 10:46
I've previously found the cache near this TP and so I knew where to park and how to access the location. It was an easy stroll to GZ and then take the obligatory picture (with GPS) and a view across the city.
You should get a nice collection of pictures of the CBD against this cache.
Thanks to TeamGeoPlesk for finding and creating this cache listing at GCA. I will be finding as many TPs as I can for the views that you get from the top.
*Overall Experience: 4*
GAFF 1
I've previously found the cache near this TP and so I knew where to park and how to access the location. It was an easy stroll to GZ and then take the obligatory picture (with GPS) and a view across the city.
You should get a nice collection of pictures of the CBD against this cache.
Thanks to TeamGeoPlesk for finding and creating this cache listing at GCA. I will be finding as many TPs as I can for the views that you get from the top.
*Overall Experience: 4*
GAFF 1
Rated: for Overall Experience
Prehaps this is Melbourne's closest trig? Any which way it provides some specky views and some great caches near by. Well worth the stop.
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