Miowera Hill Trig Paddys River, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 20-Dec-09. Waypoint TP5287
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S35° 26.346' E148° 59.673' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 681040E 6076433N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 854 m |
| Local Government Area: | Australian Capital Territory |
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Description
From this trig point you will receive fantastic views over Tidbinbilla, the space tracking station, and surrounds! The trig can be accessed from the firetrails near the Bullen Ranges. The land around here is grazing land, but the fire trails are available for the public to use.
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.
The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies.
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Logs
Found while walking the area. I made a hash of getting up here and ended up bush bashing in bike shorts! I had been trying to find a footpad up the southern spur I had seen from afar, but failed to find it once there.
A nice Sunday stroll up to this one with Relish64. Some interesting terrain encountered along the way with only one wild pig and one snake.
The views were fantastic although it did become rather cool up here for this time of the year. The grass seeds did not provide any enjoyment either.
The views were fantastic although it did become rather cool up here for this time of the year. The grass seeds did not provide any enjoyment either.
Rated: for Overall Experience
After a ride/walk along Bullen Ridge, took the time to then head over to grab this one, although I left the bike at the bottom and hoofed it up.
Great morning to be up there and the views were excellent. Seeing things like Tidbinbilla and the tracking station from yet another angle was a bonus.
Worth the effort....
Great morning to be up there and the views were excellent. Seeing things like Tidbinbilla and the tracking station from yet another angle was a bonus.
Worth the effort....
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found on a very hot day it took me 2 hours to get to this one as didnt know I had to jump a few fences to get to it. Great views
73+1727=1800
Well I never planned this milestone but I am SO HAPPY for it to be this trig. After downhilling to a lower firetrail from the ridge track towards Bullen Range, I was able to then head off to this trig and eventually make it up the North West approach following firetrails and car tracks.
WOW! GOBSMACKING VIEWS!
Then I had a very exciting downhill ride along the South East Approach fire trail - wildest I have ever done. Then a very pleasant ride back to the car. That old BigW bike certainly owes me nothing!
Well I never planned this milestone but I am SO HAPPY for it to be this trig. After downhilling to a lower firetrail from the ridge track towards Bullen Range, I was able to then head off to this trig and eventually make it up the North West approach following firetrails and car tracks.
WOW! GOBSMACKING VIEWS!
Then I had a very exciting downhill ride along the South East Approach fire trail - wildest I have ever done. Then a very pleasant ride back to the car. That old BigW bike certainly owes me nothing!
Rated: for Overall Experience
THAT WAS FUN FUN FUN...
Earlier this morning, I rode out here to Collect Barnes hill trig. Then this afternoon, ANOTHER ONE out here.
OK, 4pm, I took off on the MTB again from home, rode towards the trig. (I might mention, I used to ride around in here a LOT before the 2003 fires, wow, its changed a lot since then, so open). Rode towards a saddle NE of the summit, then turned around for the assault. Found some quite fresh 4WD tracks to follow, that was quite easy, except the last 100m - that was too steep. Got to the top - FANTASTIC views. I like that wind swept tree up there, COOL. Then I had a wow of a time riding around tracks and more tracks before I headed home. THAT WAS FUN FUN FUN. A 36km round trip from home, Coooeeeee.
Was I there, or was I there!!!! That was FUN.
In Pic below, Tidbinbilla Tracking Station is in the background.
Earlier this morning, I rode out here to Collect Barnes hill trig. Then this afternoon, ANOTHER ONE out here.
OK, 4pm, I took off on the MTB again from home, rode towards the trig. (I might mention, I used to ride around in here a LOT before the 2003 fires, wow, its changed a lot since then, so open). Rode towards a saddle NE of the summit, then turned around for the assault. Found some quite fresh 4WD tracks to follow, that was quite easy, except the last 100m - that was too steep. Got to the top - FANTASTIC views. I like that wind swept tree up there, COOL. Then I had a wow of a time riding around tracks and more tracks before I headed home. THAT WAS FUN FUN FUN. A 36km round trip from home, Coooeeeee.
Was I there, or was I there!!!! That was FUN.
In Pic below, Tidbinbilla Tracking Station is in the background.
Rated: for Overall Experience
