Stronach Mt ST433 Scottsdale, Tasmania, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 23-Nov-09. Waypoint TP5239

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S41° 10.423' E147° 33.954' (WGS 84)
	55G 547467E 5441804N (UTM)
Elevation:	490 m
Local Government Area:	Dorset

Map

Whodunit Geocache

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.

Access via Buckneys Road off the Tasman Hwy at S41 10.590 E147 32.336

Park at the end in the sign posted carpark and PLEASE leave gates as found both on the way in and out. The track is well graded and should take less than 2 hrs return.

Additonal Information
Source: sirius Tas

Logs

12-Oct-24

The Hancock Clan

A beautiful day for a walk up here with stunning views. Sat having a spot of lunch whilst logging this waiting for some muggles to move on before attempting the GC cache nearby. TFTTP!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan

19-Nov-23

DaryVafder

Wonderful walk today, beautiful weather and rewarded with 3 cache finds and this GCA trigpoint! Such fun

Rated: for Overall Experience

30-Jan-23

AlbyDangles

Thank you for the cache.

A fantastic walk.

with great views

Found with EeePees, stainless-steel-rat, gooseandegg, whitewebbs and Tassie Trekkers during a NE adventure.

Found on Friday, 27 January 2023 at 1255

TFTC

30-Jan-23

AlbyDangles

Thank you for the cache.

A fantastic walk.

with great views

Found with EeePees, stainless-steel-rat, gooseandegg and Tassie Trekkers during a NE adventure.

Found on Friday, 27 January 2023 at 1255

TFTC

27-Jan-23

EeePees

Thanks for the Trig.
An enjoyable walk up with a few stops to re-group, re-hydrate, and catch our breath!
Well worth it though, Trig in great order, a fantastic old cairn, and expansive and impressive views.

A top spot for a light lunch and discuss today's ups and downs.

Found with AlbyDangles, stainless-steel-rat, gooseandegg, whitewebbs, and Tassie Trekkers.
This is the third and final 'peak' of "the great 3 Peaks escapade" in the NE - Day2.

Cheers,
EPs.

27-Jan-23

gooseandegg

A tough but rewarding walk for this overgrown goose! A great trig and cairn. Found in the wonderful company of Whitewebbs, Stainless steel rat, Tassie Trekkers, Alby Dangles and EeePees
TFTT

Rated: for Overall Experience

27-Jan-23

whitewebbs

Mr W went walking with a great group of cachers on Mt Stronach. Certainly a fantastic view and a good day out. TFTT

Rated: for Overall Experience

08-Mar-21

OldSaint

Was with Budgietas at the time this cache was found
Meeting two other couples here was fun - one pair from Qld and the other from Hobart; great chats were had
The cache was Sainted at 1249 hours
Including this walk, I managed 14.75 km for the day
Thanks for bringing me here and allowing me to complete a bucket list cache that I had put of two or three times
Great views were enjoyed
Cheers OldSaint

Rated: for Overall Experience

08-Mar-21

Budgietas

After the walk to "Sunday Ride" we continued up to the trig point and had a nice chat with a couple from Queensland that we had run into at the cache location. They were not cacher's but knew all about it

26-Jul-20

Altaire

After Mt Scott we had enough time to wander up this one as well before heading into Scottsdale to spend the night. Easy walk and nice views from the top. Excellent cairn.

09-Jun-19

Triumph Twins

We accessed the track via Buckneys Rd. A well marked and graded track, had a very enjoyable walk to the top, great views. Well worth the effort on a clear day.

Rated: for Overall Experience

21-Apr-19

gridge98

Made my way up here for a nice day out with some friends.

Rated: for Overall Experience

12-Jul-18

MAC-001

As I was up on the mountain, I knew if there was a trig point, that there was a geocache I could claim and sure enough there was. Well worth the climb up as the view is spectacular.

Rated: for Overall Experience

25-Feb-16

GeoOz944

I walked up Mt Stronach from the rail trail a few months ago but although I logged my visit to the nearby geocache I didn't log the trig. So while recovering from our 6 day adventure on the Overland Track I decided to repeat the adventure. The track from the Rail Trail, while still fairly rough and steep is now marked pretty well, I looks like members of a walking club have marked it with orange disks and durable orange tape. It's about a 5 hour trip up and back if you get dropped on the rail trail just to the east of Tonganah, walk up and back, then walked the 7 or so km into Scottsdale. The start of the track on the rail trail can be found at >> s41 11.263 e147 34.159.

Rated: for Overall Experience

20-Jul-14

Tassie2Heads

Out for a social ride with the LMBC at Mt Stronach. Couldn't resist finding a few caches at the summit. TFTC

10-Mar-14

TazScout

Lovely little walk on a weekend camping trip with our Scouts. Stopped for lunch overlooking Scottsdale and did a replacement job on a nearby cache while I was there. Then we wandered up to the trig for a group photo of our 'peak bag'.
Loved the cairn Mr. Green

31-Aug-13

2y'stassies

ST433 added to trig point name

06-Oct-11

shazcol

Show day holiday walk to keep the fitness level up.

05-Oct-11

Tassie Trekkers

A pleasant walk to top great views of Mt Arthur, Mt Barrow and Ben Lomond. The large cairn was impressive.

Rated: for Overall Experience

23-Apr-11

2y'stassies

As we drove to the car park, the question was "Will we or won't we?" It was raining quite heavily and, despite coats, we didn't have a change of clothes. As we neared the carpark, the rain stopped and the sun came out. Off we went. As reported by Sirius, it was a pleasant and not too demanding walk. We saw parts of the 4WD track - as reported by Sirius, anyone who even though about taking a 4WD was,at the least, a born optimist. After about 80 minutes we got to the top. The cairn was much larger than we had expected. Through the low cloud we could see well to the south and west, Scottsdale, Bridport and Bass Strait. This would be a marvellous vantage spot on a good day. It was a much faster trip down - we completed the round trip in 2 hours 20 minutes. This cache is strongly recommended, especially on a clear day when the views should be magnificent. Oh, and by the way, the rain stayed away during our walk but returned 10 minutes after we got back to the car.

08-Feb-10

sirius Tas

Really easy trail up most of the way with a couple of short steep pinches. Take note of the terrain and how on earth 4wd's have made it all the way to the Trig....would love to see how much damage they incurred. Great views looking down onto Scottsdale with many surrounding mountains and out to the coast as well. Definitely one Trig worth visiting...many thanks GCA...Cheers.

Rated: for Overall Experience