Cape Tourville ST889LH Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 23-Nov-09. Waypoint TP5194

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Type: TrigPoint
Container: Other
Coordinates: S42° 7.365' E148° 20.568' (WGS 84)
  55G 610994E 5335722N (UTM)
Elevation: 74 m
Local Government Area: Glamorgan-Spring Bay

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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.

Everyone who has logged this cache seems to agree that this particular trig IS, in fact, the large stone building with the 35W globe on top (it's 35W according to one sign, and 1000W according to a website I found ... and I have to say I find the latter rather more believable). The Cape Tourville lighthouse is relatively new in the historical scheme of things, having been built in 1971. The light is visible out to about 28nm (about 50km). There is a fantastic cliff top walk around the lighthouse, that affords great views north and south along the east coast of the peninsula and to the offshore islands. Definitely worth a visit (please note that Cape Tourville is within the Freycinet National Park and you will need a Parks Pass).

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.

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Source: sirius Tas, SamCarter

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22-Nov-23
A quick photo while we were visiting the area.
 
06-Oct-23
Quick find while exploring with family. Love a light house. TFTC
 
16-Jan-23
A visit to Freycinet and a quick drive to the cape after the main hike. A great spot with views
 
23-Oct-22
My third Tasmanian Lighthouse Trig! I love Lighthouses and I love Trigs haha. It sure is beautiful around here. I have my eye on some nearby hiking options for a future visit to this area. Thanks for the cache Smile

 
13-Dec-21
On a trip away for our Wedding Anniversary to Coles Bay - picked this up on the way.
All in good order
TFTC
 
06-Feb-21
A quick find whilst on a long day trip to the area. Killing two birds with one stone here, a Trig and a virtual. Nice!
Great views from the walkway here, definitely worth a visit.
thanks.
 
11-Jan-20
#GA4032 - 16:40; Arrived in Tassie on the boat this morning and now staying the night at Coles Bay with the in-laws. A guided tour took us up to the lighthouse and a cache or two as well! TFTT Geocaching Australia Very HappyClan Cerberus
 
03-Oct-19
Find while on a day trip up to Freycinet
 
20-Apr-19
Found today after exploring around Freycinet National Park. Drove down after camping at Scamander, hoping to walk into Wineglass bay. But it was soo busy. Not even a car park and Tourists everywhere!! Oh well, it is Easter after all. :lol I think this part of the park is amazing. TFTC
 
06-Mar-19
A two-for-oner at this beautiful spot while we took a diversion instead of heading to Swansea like the others. A A quick pickie at 10:45 and we continued on our way. Dancing

Many thanks Geocaching Australia.
 
16-Feb-19
Beautiful spot with great views. TFTC!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
 
16-Feb-19
Beautiful spot with great views. TFTC!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
 
20-Jan-19
Quick find while out here on holidays from Perth
 
20-Nov-18
Drove up here to admire more magnificent views of the Tasmanian Coast.

TFTC.
 
22-May-18
Great day touring freycinet. Love visiting cape tourville.
 
22-May-18
Lovely day at Cape Tourville tftc
 
03-Mar-18
We did this on a trip to Tassy in March 2016 to visit Climbing Son who was living there at the time. It was cold wet and windy. TFTT
 
17-Sep-17
Found this while touring Tassie.
We had a walk around the walkways which are fantastic.
TFTC
 
15-Jun-17
A nice,easy to find trig in a magnificent location. Was pleased we got the white sticky up thing in our snap. Beautiful sunny morning here today and we were lucky enough to watch two sperm whales making their way up the coast. Thanks for this trig cache.
 
05-Nov-16
Thank you for the cache.

A late night trip to get some caches.

Found while caching in the area with EeePees.
Found at 9:04:00 PM
TFTC
 
21-Oct-16
Thanks for this lighthouse trig, a spot I've visited on and off over the last 4 decades. This visit had a different purpose, to bag a lazy 3 caches. Very quiet here today, very few muggles, beautiful views, relatively overcast, sadly no marine mammals spotted. Found by the 3 boys while Mum sheltered in the geoMobile. Thanks for another reason to visit here.
13 1445 Fri 21st Oct 2016
 
25-Nov-15
Travelling around Australia and spending a few months in Tasmania.

After a big sleep in Bicheno it was time to find the last few caches in town before exploring Freycinet NP and beyond.

A good little walk around today. Not such a great view as windy and overcast. But works were occurring on the lighthouse and all was open at the base.

TFTC
 
01-Nov-15
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
 
20-Sep-14
A great spot for whale watching (there used to be a logbook down below but that got "muggled" as they do). Love the relative lengths marked on the track for kids to "wow" over.
The Tardis became rather confused when it landed in front of the photo of the light. "Nooo, that's supposed to be inside; it goes up & down & makes grinding whoo whoo sounds!" After all, it is bigger on the inside.
 
27-Jan-14
Great views, never knew this was here.
 
05-Nov-13
A very spectacular spot with some magnificent views and the bonus of a couple of caches up here.

TFTT and the journey.
 
28-Oct-13
After a lovely view-ful walk around the boardwalk we left beta female staring out hopefully looking for whales and grabbed a quick shot of this trig. Like many others, I spent ages looking for small plates or discs, but in the end realised the trig was staring me in the face...
 
31-Aug-13
ST889LH added to trig point name
 
10-Jun-13
I am relieved to see that everyone else agrees that the trig IS, in fact, the large stone building with the 35W globe on top. I was beginning to be worried that I might have missed something! A slightly dull day, but the views were still good, and it's a great walk atop the cliffs. Nice to be able to get this as well as the nearby GC cache. [Couldn't get a song from one of the Goodies' episodes out of my head, though:
"Don't go to the Jolly Rock whatever you do,
I wouldn't go near it if I were you,
'Cos lots of things happen there that aren't very nice,
And if you go near it you'll probably get mumps"!!!]
 
20-Aug-12
A nice, easy trig at yet another great spot on Tassie's East coast. TFTC Smile
 
07-Jun-12
An easy find. Another gorgeous day in paradise. TFTC
 
07-Apr-12
Very Happy found with Awesome Princess
 
07-Apr-12
Very Happy
 
07-Apr-12
Very Happy found with Awesome Princess
 
07-Apr-12
Very Happy found with Awesome Princess
 
20-Feb-12
An easy find while exploring Freycinet.
 
28-Jan-12
best weather to be spending a few lazy days at Freycinet. Naughty me had left my GPS at home but a trig is pretty easy to find without one.
 
16-Jan-12
First time here for me and how spekky it is.
Logged the cache; i.e. the light house at 1425hrs.
Thanks for taking me here!
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
 
28-Sep-11
After our 'little' walk to Wineglass Bay we dropped by here for the view. Didn't realise it was a trig at the time but snapped a shot for the lighthouse locationless and got this as a bonus!
 
06-Sep-11
See the East Coast in all it's glory from this point - a must see trig that is easily accessible.
 
08-Aug-11
Managed to get this one as well as Sleepy bo-bos between periods of rain.
Some good views but weather was overcast and we couldn't see that far.
See Tim Tam's photo - I'm the one holding the GPSr.... Wink
 
08-Aug-11
Bit foggy and rainy to get a good view today but will come back in better weather for a better look around. Being the sneaky little devil that I am once again I managed to be taking the photo of Swampy rather than being in it Dancing
 
13-Jun-11
A quick drive and walk before a 5 hour drive to home. Very good interpretive walk set out for the tourist.
 
28-Mar-11
Found whilst touring Tasmania, our home being Perth, WA. We obviously found the lighthouse but we could not find the survey disk. Have attached a photo of a small mark that had a red square painted around it. We do not know if this is of significance. (Photo to follow when we get home)
 
02-Jan-11
Nice and easy find... although come to think of it all lighthourses are hard not to find. Great spot!
 
02-Jan-11
Great little walk up the lighthouse

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06-Oct-10
Found at 5.20pm. Well the weather had closed in by the time we made our way to this location. A lot of cloud/sea mist/whatever had come in to shroud our view. Thankfully we will be able to return tomorrow to have a better look around. Thanks for bringing us to this location. Cheers.
 
06-Oct-10
Lot's of cloud around today made the views rather uninspiring
 
09-Aug-10
took the pic while in the area
great walk around cliff



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22-May-10
Had a quick look for the cache nearby without success. Could not spend too much time here today as we have a bit of a drive to our camp site for tonight and not much daylight left this time of the year.
 
18-Apr-10
Great views of the East Coast from this vantage point. Thanks for bringing us to this area.
 
01-Apr-10
Some fantastic views around here
 
23-Jan-10
Took a brief detour from the scenic walk to examine the lighthouse.
 
16-Dec-09
Yay, a FTF - Found whilst travelling the east coast Cached - sorry about the late log - TFTC
 
16-Dec-09
Found this one on our east coast trip. Much to our surprise, we were the first ones in!

*FTF*

Thanks Sirius & GCA - love trigs!

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