Lovely Banks Lovely Banks, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 06-Mar-11. Waypoint TP5674
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S38° 2.705' E144° 20.072' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 266101E 5785828N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 94 m |
| Local Government Area: | Greater Geelong |
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Description
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.
Logs
Does it get any better than travelling this great land of ours?
Nice easy trig point to get too.
A sunny morning with a strong westerly blowing.
Good views from up here.
Thanks to Geocaching Australia for this opportunity.
Thanks for bringing us here to the trig point whilst in town for two events tonight.
We are currently touring Victoria with our geovan in tow, using geocaching as a guide. We have visited many amazing locations through geocaching and this trig - Lovely Banks - was one we found along the way. Got to love a drive by trig.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache for our enjoyment and adding to our geocaching experience.
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Thanks for bringing me back to this place, love the view here. Thanks Geocaching Australia 
Drive right up to GZ and soon had the required photo in hand.
Great views from up here....thanks for another trig.
A trig point I didn't know existed. Sweet spot and great views over Geelong North.
Took nothing, left nothing.
Thanks for this cache today.
*Overall Experience: 3*
GAFF 1
Enjoy look up Trig background.
Thanks Geocaching Australia.
TFTT
Find number 9 of 10 today. What a view! As I said in my log of the GC.com cache at this location, pity the refinery is such a dominant feature in this landscape though. Thanks for another trig-point find!
- M
I grabbed the grandchildren and headed out for a cache or two while Mum and Nan settled in for some 'girl time'.
I took the shot of the trig with our grandchildren while finding the nearby GC offering.
I seem to recall flying into an air strip at Lovely Banks about 40 years ago in a light plane but I cannot recall where it was exactly.
Love this GCA Trig series.
Cheers
Ian & Sandra
Team Ladava
Found and photographed while completing a GC cache at the same location.
Thanks for the hunt and the view.
