Walyunga TrigPoint Bullsbrook, Western Australia, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 28-Jul-11. Waypoint TP5915

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Type: TrigPoint
Container: Other
Coordinates: S31° 42.851' E116° 3.174' (WGS 84)
  50J 410263E 6490854N (UTM)
Elevation: 195 m
Local Government Area: Swan

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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.

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.

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30-Dec-18
Last cache for the day. We started our journey in Toodyay and surrounds before heading off to Bindoon and lunch at the bakery. Then it was off to Walyunga park to find a few caches. The day turned out to be a little warm so I attempted this one alone while my companion headed back to the car. I was glad to find the trig point and start the return journey to the car.
 
20-May-17
Found this one whilst out on a bit of a hike on a drizzly day with a non-cacher friend (becoming converted very quickly! Laughing ) She was a great photographer. Smile
 
02-Jan-17
Bit of a hot day to go after this TP but it has been on our to do list for a very long time.
 
06-Feb-16
Hot day for a walk in the hills, disturbed a few roo's
 
08-Dec-15
found this while mountain bike riding around walyunga national park
 
17-Oct-15
Walked past this trig point a few months ago and didn't notice it. It was raining at the time and there has been a fire since then, so it was much easier to see today.
 
26-Aug-15
Found this trig point after doing a couple of nearby GC caches.
 
24-Jan-13
A long ride was all that was needed to clear the head, and a nice walk to this GZ got me a TP
 
20-May-12
 
31-Mar-12
Found on a walk around Walyunga NP with Pink_Bilby and friends.
 
03-Oct-11
Came across this trig ppoint in Walyunga National Park yesterday inbetween finding GC1T8JH (Mycology) and GC30VGT (Where's Waly). I don't know when it was last used as it is not really visible from anywhere more than 10m away ThinkVery Happy
 
28-Jul-11
I was wandering up here on my way to a cache and came across this trig point, which wasn't in the database. So I'm listing it and finding it Smile
 
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Swan (C) - dragonZone
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