Reabold Hill (215A) City Beach, Western Australia, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 30-Oct-09. Waypoint TP5160
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S31° 56.432' E115° 46.555' (WGS 84) |
| 50J 384300E 6465501N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 81 m |
| Local Government Area: | Cambridge |
/115.775917,-31.940533,14/400x200?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.
Map: Perth SW - Mullaloo SE 25K 1:25K
GOLA reference: 215A
| Geographical Coordinates | MGA Coordinates |
| Horizontal datum : GDA94 | Zone : 50 |
| Latitude : S 31 56 25.79798 | Easting (m) : 384302.412 |
| Longitude : E 115 46 33.38128 | Northing (m) : 6465505.577 |
Brass plate set in concrete next to lookout.
Logs
An impromptu family day trip ended up in the area here for lunch, glad I checked my GCA list and had the opportunity to grab the Trig Point here, I'm fairly certain that this is my first c=find of this cache type.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Was out with all the family chasing down GCA trig points identified by Chwiliwr from the 1:25K Perth SW - Mullaloo SE topographical map and whilst out we also collected some moveables that were nearby to one of them.
We came up here for a break and to find the traditional cache nearby.
Thanks for the cache.
We came up here for a break and to find the traditional cache nearby.
Thanks for the cache.
Rated: for Overall Experience
GCA 1668. Found during a work trip to the West.
Final morning of caching before heading to the Airport. Another Zone ticked off. I was amused to see a Survey Marker being used by Surveyors !!
TFTC !!
Final morning of caching before heading to the Airport. Another Zone ticked off. I was amused to see a Survey Marker being used by Surveyors !!
TFTC !!
Planning for this trip began in June - we knew we would be heading to Adelaide but which way would we go? This depended on our targets. We looked at our list of unclaimed Dragon Zone trophies and picked out several that we could feasibly collect the required number of finds to qualify for the trophy. We then had to identify caches that would meet our targets and from here it was time to plan a route that would take us past the caches we had identified. Any caches too far off our route were discarded and replaced by suitable alternatives.
All was running smoothly until the Christmas in July game was announced. We would be travelling in the latter part of the game. It was difficult to include this in our target caches as we did not know what was required. Once the game began and we understood what we needed to do we could then add other caches to the target list.
We were just getting our heads, yes all four of them, around this when more Dragon Zone trophies were added. Which ones could we meet and which should we ignore? Do we need to add more GA caches and/or do we need to change our route and our targets? We decided on our target list and then our route and timeline. We had just drawn a line under everything and were about to begin printing our caching booklets, route maps and target lists when caught@work published 23 new caches on the Western Ring Path. Earlier we had decided on the caches in the Edgewater Walk series. If we added the new ones on the Western Ring Path and as many of the CCC series as possible, we could probably reach the required number of caches to qualify for the Dragon Zone trophies “Restraining Order Stalker” (Find 100 DZ caches hidden by the same cacher) and “Obsession!=Insanity” (find 50 DZ caches in a day). As the latter would give us our first Blaze Trophy, it was decided to alter everything to include the CCC series.Four Fun, in South Australia published five puzzle caches that would bring good points in the Christmas in July game. Can we solve the puzzles? A few more adjustments to the route and the caches to find list and we would be off.
Having successfully completed our Melbourne challenges and gained our first Blaze Dragon Zone trophy it was time to focus on the Christmas in July game. We started on the Kenneth Stirling Conservation Park puzzle caches recently published by Four-Fun. With Four-Fun's puzzles found, several of J_&_J's puzzles found and the Christmas in July game over it was time to focus on completing the requirements for a few more Dragon Zone Trophies.
When we knew that there was a possibility that we would have a break from grand parent duties we had planned this slight detour so that we could find both GA and GC caches that would meet the requirements for several Dragon Zone trophies and several GC challenge caches in several states. As we had already visited all states and territories except Western Australia this year it was time for us to hop on a plane and head for Perth, Western Australia.
The heavens opened as we arrived in the car park and we were forced to sit out the down pour in the car. We the rain eased we made our way up to the lookout and trig point. We enjoyed the interpretation signs explaining the flora and fauna, the geology and history of the area. The views were a little obscured by the mist and rain in the distance.
The required photo was taken and has been attached to this log.
All was running smoothly until the Christmas in July game was announced. We would be travelling in the latter part of the game. It was difficult to include this in our target caches as we did not know what was required. Once the game began and we understood what we needed to do we could then add other caches to the target list.
We were just getting our heads, yes all four of them, around this when more Dragon Zone trophies were added. Which ones could we meet and which should we ignore? Do we need to add more GA caches and/or do we need to change our route and our targets? We decided on our target list and then our route and timeline. We had just drawn a line under everything and were about to begin printing our caching booklets, route maps and target lists when caught@work published 23 new caches on the Western Ring Path. Earlier we had decided on the caches in the Edgewater Walk series. If we added the new ones on the Western Ring Path and as many of the CCC series as possible, we could probably reach the required number of caches to qualify for the Dragon Zone trophies “Restraining Order Stalker” (Find 100 DZ caches hidden by the same cacher) and “Obsession!=Insanity” (find 50 DZ caches in a day). As the latter would give us our first Blaze Trophy, it was decided to alter everything to include the CCC series.Four Fun, in South Australia published five puzzle caches that would bring good points in the Christmas in July game. Can we solve the puzzles? A few more adjustments to the route and the caches to find list and we would be off.
Having successfully completed our Melbourne challenges and gained our first Blaze Dragon Zone trophy it was time to focus on the Christmas in July game. We started on the Kenneth Stirling Conservation Park puzzle caches recently published by Four-Fun. With Four-Fun's puzzles found, several of J_&_J's puzzles found and the Christmas in July game over it was time to focus on completing the requirements for a few more Dragon Zone Trophies.
When we knew that there was a possibility that we would have a break from grand parent duties we had planned this slight detour so that we could find both GA and GC caches that would meet the requirements for several Dragon Zone trophies and several GC challenge caches in several states. As we had already visited all states and territories except Western Australia this year it was time for us to hop on a plane and head for Perth, Western Australia.
The heavens opened as we arrived in the car park and we were forced to sit out the down pour in the car. We the rain eased we made our way up to the lookout and trig point. We enjoyed the interpretation signs explaining the flora and fauna, the geology and history of the area. The views were a little obscured by the mist and rain in the distance.
The required photo was taken and has been attached to this log.
Found the trigg point. Always love coming up here for the views and nice sea breeze. Thanks for the cache Geocaching Australia.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Parked on the verge on Oceanic Drive and Took the scenic walk up the hill. Arrived in the car park with a little bit of a sweat up, then took the stroll to the trig. Enjoyed the view and the interpretive signs.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Came here today to do the EC for International Geocaching Day
Beautiful 360deg views, awesome sunset
Awesome trig
Beautiful 360deg views, awesome sunset
Awesome trig
Rated: for Overall Experience
Today the family headed out for an adventure. I perused the map to see what we could find that was interesting and spotted this area. Deciding that it was worth the effort we headed here and I must say that I am glad for it as it is magnificent
Cheers
Cheers
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found while doing a nearby GC multi. Great day to be out doing a spot of caching over a long lunch. Will upload a pic soon.
Nice easy find while doing some munzees.Loved the information plaques on the way up. Our first trigpoint. Yay
Rated: for Overall Experience
We came here back in January on a frog hunt as newbies! Didn't realise we could log this as a find back then. 
So returned today and did some munzees too. Busy place today.
So returned today and did some munzees too. Busy place today.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Drove up to the top carpark - lovely views from up here. Pity about about the no caching policy - lots of nice hiding spots 
Fantastic views from up here. Another place I have never been before but I will definately be coming back. I had to wait a while as there was some tourists actually sitting on the plate.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Good views but the bush is looking a little stressed from lack of rain, come on winter
The 2nd trigg Point and the last cache of the night. A nice easy walk up the hill but wow what a view from up here. I camnnot belive I have lived in this city most of my life and never been here before.
The view is absolutely incredible.
The view is absolutely incredible.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Wow, Reabold Hill has changed since I last came here, 15 years or so. Road is now locked at 8pm, so a nice evening walk up the hill and even easier walk down shortly after. 
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found the cache while researching information for another cache.
Walked up from the Perry lakes park, turned out to quite a climb up the hill.
Sorry I could not get the GPS in the picture as my GPS is also the camera.
Walked up from the Perry lakes park, turned out to quite a climb up the hill.
Sorry I could not get the GPS in the picture as my GPS is also the camera.
walk from bottom made for a great evening stroll...so this is what a trig point looks like.
On the way to work. Nice morning stroll, pity about the haze today.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Well worth the walk to the top - great views and information. Was a bit puzzled at first as to where it was, then spotted it - looking for the wrong thing.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Use Scenic Drive west off Oceanic Drive to drive up to the top where there are available car parking bays including a disabled bay.
This was my second time to climb up the summit when there was nearby cache now deleted. Great views was to be had by all.
This was my second time to climb up the summit when there was nearby cache now deleted. Great views was to be had by all.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found it. Great views from up here!
Nice to see all the different information plaques on the way up.
Nice to see all the different information plaques on the way up.
This benchmark disk is set into the yellow viewing platform on top of Reabold Hill, Perry Lakes, Floreat, WA. Reabold Hill is approx 5km from Perth CBD.
The metal station has obviously been removed when the summit was upgraded in May 06.
Excellent views of Perth skyline and beach from the summit.
Access is via Scenic Drive where there is a carpark on the hill and a 150m boardwalk to the summit lookout. I prefered parking along Perry Lakes Drive and walking approx 1.5km up the hill from the south.
The Perry Lakes area has many walking trails as well as reserves and picnic areas for a good day out
The metal station has obviously been removed when the summit was upgraded in May 06.
Excellent views of Perth skyline and beach from the summit.
Access is via Scenic Drive where there is a carpark on the hill and a 150m boardwalk to the summit lookout. I prefered parking along Perry Lakes Drive and walking approx 1.5km up the hill from the south.
The Perry Lakes area has many walking trails as well as reserves and picnic areas for a good day out
Rated: for Overall Experience
