Lynes SL T409 Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 23-Nov-09. Waypoint TP5218
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S41° 54.465' E148° 8.485' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 594666E 5359836N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 555 m |
| Local Government Area: | Glamorgan-Spring Bay |
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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.
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Possibly best accessed off the Tasman Hwy between Cranbrook & Apslawn on gravel road at S41 58.823 E148 08.416
The road is rough in places but could be accessed with 2wd taking it easy. Take the next turn left at S41 54.073 E148 09.073 then another left to end of spur road at S41 54.330 E148 08.626
Those with 4wd will be able to continue on to within 160m of Trig.....otherwise its an 850m walk.
Additonal Information
Source: sirius Tas
Logs
After a couple of false leads I eventulay found my way to the top.
Found at 1:18:50 PM
TFTC
After consulting the map and plotting the child waypoints, I took off to find the trig.
I turned onto Cherry Tree Hill road at the top of the highway (before heading down the the vineyard), travelled through the private property area and onto the forest. My map showed a few tracks but in reality it either wasn't there or was so overgrown.
I did notice a sign at the first turnoff - Tasman Hwy 11km (it may have been 18 - I saw so many today). This is the 08 road which will take you through to Harding Falls where there was/is an Aloysuis cache.
The next turn is onto the 08-2-2 track which will take you all the way up to the trig, which is just on the left of the track, if you miss the first sharp turn, you can pick up another track a little further along. The waypoints are handy so program them into your system as child waypoints for this trig.
The trip back to my camping spot at the farm was essentially to head towards Harding falls and drop straight down the hill onto the property where I was staying. Please note that I had permission from the property owner to follow this route from the 08 road.
This was the fifth cache in our loop. Thanks Sirius Tas for the detailed information for getting to this trig point - it made it so much easier. We got to within a kilometre of the TP quite easily in our car. As we continued on in our car (Corolla AWD wagon) we kept asking the question should we stop, leave the car and walk the rest of the way - the track was becoming quite rough with largish rocks. The only problem - nowhere to turn. So, onwards and upwards hoping that Red Ned (our trusty car) would not come across an insurmountable barrier. For inexperienced 4WD drivers, it was quite hair raising, especially as our car is a low clearance one, not like the "big boys". We dared not stop in case we could not get going again. Eventually we did find a turning spot - and it was just 180m from the cache. We had had enough by then and decided to walk the rest of the way. It was an easy walk and, in hindsight, Red Ned would have made it along the next section quite easily. The walk, however, was enjoyable and we were soon at the interesting trig point. It was interesting as we had not seen one of this type before - a metal pyramid frame with a single vertical pole at the top mounted on a stone base. A photo of the trig point and the survey marker button has been added to the Gallery. Thanks for the cache and for the experience.
Today, I was heading south a decided to have another go.
The TomTom wanted me to go back into the winery but this time I left it running and by-passed that turn off.
To my surprise, it told me to turn right further south and I followed that road, albeit a little rough to within 170-180m of the trig as the crow flies. Poor little car. However, I took it slow and steady and parked below ground zero.
The walk was not too hard but tested me out in a couple of places.
Found the trig at 1550hrs.
The ellation was tremendous!
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
