Barren Mt ST490 South Bruny, Tasmania, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 23-Nov-09. Waypoint TP5183

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S43° 28.699' E147° 8.166' (WGS 84)
	55G 511006E 5186057N (UTM)
Elevation:	143 m
Local Government Area:	Kingborough

Map

Whodunit Difficulty

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.

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.

Additonal Information
Source: sirius Tas

Logs

17-Mar-21

Tassie Trekkers

Spending a week on Bruny Island and this was one of the trigs we found.

Required pic has been added to the gallery.

Rated: for Overall Experience

06-Oct-18

stainless-steel-rat

Myself and goose were on Bruny so we had a look at this one, we had no problems following the fire-trail but when it came to the thick scrub it was another matter, I could see that the thick stuff stopped after about 50m but knew it was going to be hard going.

The goose sat this one out and started looking at the internet, me I battled on for 20 minutes and ended up 15m short of the end of the think bit but after stepping on what i was thinking was the ground turned out wasnt and I found myself upto my shoulders in scrub! this was when I called out to the goose but didnt hear any reply so I phoned him he must have been all of 40m away and I couldnt see or hear him this was when I bailed out knowing that it was going to be hard going to get thru the big stuff then a unknown walk up to the trig, either way it was going to take a lot of time we didnt have so I got my feet on real ground and started back meeting up with goose and then doing the easy walk back to the car.

It was only when i got home and showered that i discovered that even with me wearing long trousers I had blood all over my lower legs from all the small cuts, next time it's gaiters and a chainsaw Shocked

04-Sep-13

2y'stassies

ID obtained from DPIW LISTMap database and added to cache name.

10-Mar-12

TeamSwampy

After reading shazcol's log about gaiters, I decided to leave on my japara over-trousers whilst attempting to get to this trig. Parked opposite the gate for the fire trail and slowly made my way up the hill. Once at the top of the fire trail, I could see that this was going to be a long slog up the remainder of the hill.
I picked a spot and started towards the tree line, figuring that there maybe wouldn't be as thick low scrub but soon decided against that idea as the closer I got, the taller the scrub got. At one stage, I too, copped some spiky pointy thingys in my thighs, so I tried to steer clear of the smaller gum trees.
As I was reaching the top of hill, the scrub got to waist height and the going hard. All up, this trig has taken 30 minutes of walking. After taking in the surrounding views (which are really hard to beat!), taking lots of photos, it was time to head back to the van.
This was easier as this time I headed straight down the flat rock face and dropped 20m in height. Fighting my way through the scrub was quite a bit easier as I steering clear of the trees as much as possible. Although it was down hill, I still managed to find some waist high scrub and it really gives your hips a working over. The trip down took me 20 minutes and it was very satisfying to climb back into the van and drive away to the next trig.

Rated: for Overall Experience

09-Oct-10

shazcol

You get a great view of this trig from the light house. Not really a DNF more like too much pain. I did not bring gaiters or long trousers and after 15 minutes of pain I had to abandon this one today with 470M to go. I was sure a track would open up over the next clump, but it never did. So close just up on the rise.

Bring long trousers or gaiters if you want to get to this one!

14-May-10

Neribil

Drive down Old jetty Rd to S43 28.364 E 147 08.823 Go up the fire trail for about 500m and the trig point can be seen. Veer off track and walk to the top through low scrub. Wear long trousers. Return trip took me 40 minutes.

Rated: for Overall Experience