Coronet Peak Trig Rural Act, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 10-Oct-11. Waypoint TP6071
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S35° 39.092' E148° 51.226' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 667817E 6053117N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1470 m |
| Local Government Area: | Australian Capital Territory |
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Description
An old, disused trig on a spectacular peak in Namadgi
When we were studying the maps for our overnight trip to the Cotter River, JmanJezza and I noticed that Coronet Peak, which we were planning on visiting, had a symbol on the map (Rendezvous Creek 8626-1S) indicating a survey mark. A quick study of GCA didn't reveal a trig listing so I planned to check it out when we got there.
Not only did I find a cairn of rocks with a concrete pole holder in the middle, but I found the remnants of the trig top on the way down. So I call it a trig and will claim the find.
Logs
A stunning peak, and very happy to say I finally made it up here to the trig! A great walk, not too tough in the end, just the distance that kills but the scrub was reasonable. Great views all around. TFTT 
Yep, That is the remains of a trig, so it definitely qualifies.
Left the car park at 6am, rode to the AAWT, dumped bike, then proceeded to go on a long walk. Got to the track junction below Coronet Peak, and headed up the valley towards little Creamy Flats on the old 4WD trail. After a short while I lost it as it was just too overgrown, but still easy walking. At the 3hr mark, I turned to the right and headed up the final 1.08km to the summit of Coronet Peak. That mere 1km took exactly one hour. I scaled the peak up a very easy climb up the SE face, and BEHOLD, THE VIEW - FANTASTIC.
Wandered over to the pile of rocks up the top, yep, there is concrete & a steel post in there - clearly the remains of a Trig. I spent about 15 mins up there, a Beautiful day, 15-18 degrees, not even a whisper of a breeze, sunny - MAGIC! Took some pics, then chose a different way down - mistake! Then finally at 7 hrs 45 mins from when I left the car I was back at the car, slightly more weary than when I left.
A great Day, lots of lizards of all types & sizes seen, no snakes, Fantastic views, 15-18ยบ, no breeze, and VIEWS!
I think I am now the only fool, er, Geocacher, to have gone up there TWICE!
PS - I don't know why the GPS pic above shows 2 Nov 11, it is currently showing 3 Nov 11, which is when I found it this morning, ie, 3rd November.!!
Left the car park at 6am, rode to the AAWT, dumped bike, then proceeded to go on a long walk. Got to the track junction below Coronet Peak, and headed up the valley towards little Creamy Flats on the old 4WD trail. After a short while I lost it as it was just too overgrown, but still easy walking. At the 3hr mark, I turned to the right and headed up the final 1.08km to the summit of Coronet Peak. That mere 1km took exactly one hour. I scaled the peak up a very easy climb up the SE face, and BEHOLD, THE VIEW - FANTASTIC.
Wandered over to the pile of rocks up the top, yep, there is concrete & a steel post in there - clearly the remains of a Trig. I spent about 15 mins up there, a Beautiful day, 15-18 degrees, not even a whisper of a breeze, sunny - MAGIC! Took some pics, then chose a different way down - mistake! Then finally at 7 hrs 45 mins from when I left the car I was back at the car, slightly more weary than when I left.
A great Day, lots of lizards of all types & sizes seen, no snakes, Fantastic views, 15-18ยบ, no breeze, and VIEWS!
I think I am now the only fool, er, Geocacher, to have gone up there TWICE!
PS - I don't know why the GPS pic above shows 2 Nov 11, it is currently showing 3 Nov 11, which is when I found it this morning, ie, 3rd November.!!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found while doing the nearby Princess of Namadgi cache.
Rated: for Overall Experience
An amazing location
Yes I came up a thin crack and slab on the west side of the cap - that route may not look probable to others
Yes I came up a thin crack and slab on the west side of the cap - that route may not look probable to others
Rated: for Overall Experience
