Steeles Hill Gruyere, Victoria, Australia
By
TeamGeoPlesk on 05-Apr-09. Waypoint TP5116
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S37° 43.402' E145° 28.278' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 365277E 5823777N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 390 m |
| Local Government Area: | Yarra Ranges |
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Description
Steeles Hill 1973 - Gruyere PM 30
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 Mark and Alternative names have being acquired.
Dated: 20/11/1985
http://maps.land.vic.gov.au/lassi/downloadSketches.do?MARK_ID=23835
Due to temporary road closure at the "Wandin Yallock Creek Bridge" which is on "Killara Rd" but closer to "Seville East" , it's best to approach from "Coldstream" instead.
Park entrance is located at the end of "Yarraloch Way" which branches off "Killara Rd".
Parking space is limited.
Take note of closed days as displayed in the sign.
Logs
Steep terrain is rewarded with the panoramic views.
Thoroughly enjoyed.
Briarty hill is the one with the tower on it.
The trig was visited today by us during a bushwalk.
I walked down from GC cache the up to this one.
The views from trig point are fantastic although i forgot to take a picture of them.
I did take pictures of the trig point.
Enjoyed the walk in,as the views on the way up are just as fantastic.
TFTC
