Rocky Cape LH ST1019 Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 23-Jan-08. Waypoint TP5268
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S40° 51.272' E145° 30.496' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 374265E 5476320N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 33 m |
| Local Government Area: | Circular Head |
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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.
Logs
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
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3 days off from work, and Geo Kid O joined me on a journey to Stanley and then down along the western explorer road towards Corinna. We have a great time finding a number of caches and driving a road I had not travelled on before.
The Western Explorer road was closed for a while and recently had been reopened with a new bridge near Balfour. Some very interesting sights along the way, with part of the road feeling more like a forest track, and other parts felt like a place where no one else has gone in the past, other than on the road. The open button grass plains were amazing along with the mountain views.
We stayed in Stanely, and the caches in and around Stanely were very good, including one walk to the top of the Nut. Gee that is a steep 400 metre walk.
Thank you for the cache which was part of our journey
What a great spot.
Found on my way to Stanley
Found on Saturday 01 December 2018 at 1352"
Beautiful day at the light house, and also found a Geo survey marker in the rocks behind the light house
TFTC
Cheers
Rocket
Thanks
Staying in Smithton and today we headed across to Stanley and surrounding areas.
TFTC
Met a nice couple from NSW who had only travelled from Devonport to here in the three days they've been in Tasmania - so much to see they said.
Great views from this cache. Logged at 1442hrs.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
The track to GZ could do with some TLC, but passable.
Better soon get back into doing some of the harder hiking trigs or we will be totally spoilt. Another spot with yet more great views. TFTC To my shame, I have never been to Rocky Cape or it's surrounds, and it took this trig to get me here.
I'll be back too, looks like some good walks and caches in the area!
