Moyarra Survey Marker Kongwak, Victoria, Australia
By
hi pressure on 13-Dec-09. Waypoint TP5275
Cache Details
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| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S38° 29.935' E145° 43.723' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 389143E 5738061N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 196 m |
| Local Government Area: | South Gippsland |
/145.728717,-38.498917,14/400x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiY2F1Z2h0YXR3b3JrIiwiYSI6ImNqa2l4ZzNzMDE5bjgzdm1sZGpuODF1Mm0ifQ.q8YMzVyzDJJlJHHV8EMjwQ)
Description
This TrigPoint in situated in Moyarra. This is only a Survey Marker.
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.
The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies.
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.
Hints
Fubeg cbyr vf arne gur tebhaq yriry fheirl znexre |
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Decode |
Logs
When we arrived at the marker we found tbe post but the grass was very long and wet. We dug around hoping to expose the brass button but were defeated by the weather.
We did not go up to the lookout for fear of being blown off the hill. We have added our photo to the gallery.
Another helper is that the pole which is at GZ has an additional shorter cut pole (which none of the other poles have), refer to photos.
Had to scrape overgrown grass from the top of the marker as it was not obvious at first.
Toposcope located below viewing platform
Amazing views with an incredible sunset reward.
I thought "Permanent Survey Marks" were not allowed to be logged as "Trigs"
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
I mosied on up here for a look for this one but no matter how much scrounging around I did, there was no survey marker to be seen and certainly nothing resembling hi pressure's photo. Given that the black disc is long gone, I reckon that the survey marker has followed it. 
In fact, I suspect that a short wooden pole is now placed where the marker was (or maybe still is).For that reason, I'm claiming the find (at 16:40) but will put a watch on it and if the marker is found again at the given coordinates, I'll change it to a DNF.
The views at GZ are pretty darn good.
Thanks hi pressure.
So it's probably there, but if it was on the ground it would be covered by long grass! It was too cold and windy to look for long so he escaped to the warmth of the car.
GJMMelb
So logging as a FTF.
TFTC
