Bruny Cape ST213 South Bruny, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 23-Nov-09. Waypoint TP5191
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S43° 29.467' E147° 8.537' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 511504E 5184635N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 92 m |
| Local Government Area: | Kingborough |
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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
Visiting Bruny for the first time, the arch, neck & lighthouse were the main things on our list and even though we both got struck with sickness we made it to all! This one was hard when you’re dying of a fever and cough plus body aches but i dragged myself up those steps. Great views!!!
Rated: for Overall Experience
A journey to the end of bruny was in order after a long time wandering around the island. The day had turned very bleak, and grey leaden skies were a feature.
I was lucky with no rain to the top of the walk, and some stunning views
I was lucky with no rain to the top of the walk, and some stunning views
Spending a week on Bruny Island and this was one of the trigs we found.
Required pic has been added to the gallery.
Required pic has been added to the gallery.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I've been here many times...last time at the end of April 2018 with RLD4963,I have no idea why I didn't this trig point then, so I'm doing it today and attaching a photo from both visits. Last time it was a sunset visit on a nice, partly cloudy today. Today, RLD4963and I were back, this time it was one of those constant, persistent drizzle days - not much to see, with the lighthouse blending in to the clouds behind. Always worth a visit though, and we had a good old chat with the Lighthouse Tour guide, who took us on our tour two and a half years ago.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Visited here while doing a lap of Tasmania. Our day on Bruny started here and then we worked our way back north tasting everything that the island has on offer for foodies. We were a bit disappointed to find that the lighthouse was deserted ... maybe 9am is too early, but we managed to see the views from the lighthouse and have a look at the "museum".
Visited this place whilst spending the day on Bruny Island. Views were non existent due to the bushfire but it gives us a good excuse to return! TFTTP!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
Was up at the light house today grabbing the GC cache and checking out the views.
Light houses lure me like a magnet, and ever time I’m on the island I come up here for a look.
Last time I was up here I wasn’t into Geocaching.
Light houses lure me like a magnet, and ever time I’m on the island I come up here for a look.
Last time I was up here I wasn’t into Geocaching.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A trig without a massive walk is a nice thing and I dont come across it that much these days, a great looking place all the same.
Myself and Goose had talked about a Bruny Island trip for a bit now and with the publication of some new caches the other day the trip was brought forward in our caching schedule.
So today I was our of the house before 6am and ready to pick the goose up at 6.15, with a good drive down to the ferry we just made it on to the 7am sailing, being the last car on.
After a full day making our way round the island, getting some nice finds and a few DNF's well not DNF's we gave up on a few before we event got to GZ, we managed to get a space on the 5.30 ferry back and were home before 7 for once
Thanks to all the CO for the caches.
Myself and Goose had talked about a Bruny Island trip for a bit now and with the publication of some new caches the other day the trip was brought forward in our caching schedule.
So today I was our of the house before 6am and ready to pick the goose up at 6.15, with a good drive down to the ferry we just made it on to the 7am sailing, being the last car on.
After a full day making our way round the island, getting some nice finds and a few DNF's well not DNF's we gave up on a few before we event got to GZ, we managed to get a space on the 5.30 ferry back and were home before 7 for once
Thanks to all the CO for the caches.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Today we were caching on Bruny Island and this was one we found. Mrs W loves lighthouses as trigs, can't miss them. A very cool breeze bliwing off the snow capped Hartz Mountain. TFTT
Rated: for Overall Experience
finding geocaches to log and I came across this one. In December each year there is a Bruny Island Relay of 64km. In 2014 , before geocaching took hold of me, I went in the relay with some of my running friends and we took a photo of us at the lighthouse. Very windy at the cape but rewarding to finish the run.
out and about with Lil Rafa our trip to Bruny Island for caching a stunning place with plenty of history, a stay in the tent, all cabins were full, school holidays were on. a collection of 8 or 9 caches in and around the island still plenty to collect not if, when we come back to this wonderful island. TFTT TNBPLN. LH dark and dry when we left.
Rated: for Overall Experience
On our 3rd trip to Tassy we finally got to Bruny Island. The weather wasnt the best but on our drive to this Lighthouse the rain held off. Did some birdwatching there too. Photos are of the lighthouse one direction and me birdwatching the other. TFTT
Found on an impromptu day trip to Bruny today, transporting geoSon for cricket at Alonnah.
Decided to do a tour of the lighthouse this mornibg, which was most enjoyable.
'Found' both the trig point, and the virtual lighthouse.
Thanks for the cache listing.
Decided to do a tour of the lighthouse this mornibg, which was most enjoyable.
'Found' both the trig point, and the virtual lighthouse.
Thanks for the cache listing.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A lovely day on the Bruny. I'd never made it to the lighthouse before. Very nice view 
A fun\ family day on Bruny Island. The rest of the family hadn't been this far south so enjoyed the visit. TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
Having spent a few days on Bruny Island and yesterday out on the boat tour we saw Cape Bruny from the boat, today we decided to visit from land!
Interesting museum and interesting history here.
TFTC
Interesting museum and interesting history here.
TFTC
A 10 day trip to Tasmania with a lot more caching then initially expected, but I enjoyed every minute of it! This was one of the many caches I found and enjoyed. Can't wait to get back here and do it all over again, there are so many great places in Tasmania.
TFTC Wilbert67
TFTC Wilbert67
Rated: for Overall Experience
I forgot to log my find for this one last week.. Oops
I spent the weekend down Bruny Island playing tourist and getting a few caches in. I spent some time trying to find the other physicals hidden cache but to no avail.
Although this o e would be hard to miss.
I spent the weekend down Bruny Island playing tourist and getting a few caches in. I spent some time trying to find the other physicals hidden cache but to no avail.
Although this o e would be hard to miss.
It was a log way to get to this cache started at Dense Point and ran he in Bruny Island Ultra Marathon (as a member of a team!).
Rated: for Overall Experience
Since my gps was pointing to the middle of the lighthouse, I figured the trig must be at the top 
Rather windy up here today
Rather windy up here todayA fine but windy day at this amazing southerly cape. The odd muggle around, but they of course were all taking pics of themselves at the lighthouse ...so we didn't look too much out of place doing the same. The camera has been very busy on the island today. TFTC [^]
We were lucky enough to have some lovely Tas Nat Park Volunteers cleaning the lighthouse, so we got to have a look inside. While I found the cache nearby, I also got the camera off dad, and took a pic. TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
After walking to Mt Bleak and then up to Mt Barren to grab the trig points, it was time to grab this one before heading back up to Mt Mangana to replace my missing cache.
A few muggles around today and we all seemed to wait until each other had taken their photos before the next would move in for their photo shoot. I decided to sit down for a while, out of the wind and just watch them.
Eventually I got up and did my thing, searching for the brass marker but some quick research on my iPhone indicated the marker is concreted into the floor at the centre of the lighthouse. I did find one of the bolts concreted into the rock outside though.
A new fence has been erected on 3 sides to stop visitors from wandering off and falling over the cliffs. That wasn't there last time I was here...
A few muggles around today and we all seemed to wait until each other had taken their photos before the next would move in for their photo shoot. I decided to sit down for a while, out of the wind and just watch them.
Eventually I got up and did my thing, searching for the brass marker but some quick research on my iPhone indicated the marker is concreted into the floor at the centre of the lighthouse. I did find one of the bolts concreted into the rock outside though.
A new fence has been erected on 3 sides to stop visitors from wandering off and falling over the cliffs. That wasn't there last time I was here...
Rated: for Overall Experience
grab this while replacing other cache in area
photo to come
photo to come
Rated: for Overall Experience
Parks rangers and us the only people around today, here anyway. Few surfers up the road. Grabbed a snap and off to check out the camping nearby.
Lovely day for a drive around Bruny.
Very relaxing place and you feel like you are at the end of the earth
Very relaxing place and you feel like you are at the end of the earth
Got to the top and my GPS was putting me inside with not a sign of a trig point anywhere. Guessed it was this and logged it at 0815hrs after finding GC227CW. What a windy morning; nearly knocked off my feet twice; wet and chilly morning. TFTC and cheers; OldSaint.
Great views up here. Would have liked to stay longer but to windy. Thanks
Rated: for Overall Experience
2 for 1 is always good with the nearby cache as well, here is a pick of most of the madchilli crew at bruny lighthouse / trigpoint
Well that's nice isn't it? I was pleased to make one find in such a long time, AND had a fantastic day so not dark. But another cache at the lighthouse? - it must be an unusual one - it's not showing up in any of my searches, what is it?
What a beautiful day out to be looking for caches. Dippidie is going to be dark cos there's a cache there too! LOL on Dippidie!
Cached & Wackys on hols from SA
Cached & Wackys on hols from SA
Rated: for Overall Experience
Completed the Bruny Island Ultra Marathon (as a member of a team!) today so happened to be at the lighthouse and trigpoint. It's great when you can claim a geocache find just because you happen to be there! It's a great spot too!
