East Cloudy Head ST492 South Bruny, Tasmania, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 23-Nov-09. Waypoint TP5202

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.

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Additonal Information
Source: sirius Tas

Source: red tag ...South Cape Bruny is a National Park so Park Passes must be dsplayed. Vehicles are only permited on the beach for boat launching or access to Cloudy Bay Corner Campng Area. 

If you dont have a 4WD you will need to start your walk from the car park. You will need to walk the 3.8km (approx 45 mins) one way to access the start of the East Cloudy Head Walking Track. The Walker Registration Log Book is at S43 28.007 E147 15.031. It can be accessesd either by walking to the end of the beach and crossing a small creek in 2 places (fine for summer) OR leave the beach approx 250 meteres before the end of the beach and walk up the 4WD track through the camping ground to the end where there is a track leading to the Walker Registration Log Book (best for winter). The walk to the trig from the Registation Box is about 6km return (2.5 hours return and thats going at a fairly slow pace) its up,up up. and its fairly overgorwn in places so long trousers might be best for this one. The best views are before and about 100 meteres after the actual trig. The trig itself is surrounded by shrubery and views are non existent so make sure you keep going. Total time from Car Park to Trig is about 4 hours but its worth it