Bradys Fire Tower ST447 Tarraleah, Tasmania, Australia
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Geocaching Australia on 11-Mar-12. Waypoint TP6202
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 16.274' E146° 32.680' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 462450E 5320008N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 999 m |
| Local Government Area: | Central Highlands |
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Description
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.
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Addtional Information
Source: http://surcom.dpiw.tas.gov.au
Type: Survey Control Site
Elevation: 1006.077
Other Information: http://surcom.dpiw.tas.gov.au/surcom/jsp/site/mark_cont.jsp?cmd=Site%20Summary&id=15286&datum=5
Swampy 11/3/12: The track to the fire tower is described as an all-weather 4WD road. There is a boom gate near the Victoria Valley Road at Dee. The hike length is approximately 3.2km to the fire tower.
Logs
Had checked out the access on a previous visit to the lakes and decided to come back with the geobike.
Arrived at dusk and took required pic.
That done, I decided it was time to attack this Trig as it had been on my bucket list for a long time.
Arrived at the gate expecting to walk the distance - not to be - the gate was opened!!
Puts the Subi in Lo 4wd and headed to the top; thinking must get up and back out before they shut the gate.
Arrived at GZ and Sainted the cache at 1515hrs.
Some quick pics and back to the Vic Valley road pronto
Had a great time, great views and was pumped and chuffed that this Trig had been conquered
I would have walked were the gate not open but am glad I didn't have to - it would have been long rather than hard; but manageable.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
I was lucky and found the gate at the bottom of the hill open so started to drive up the road it wasn't long before I came across a car blocking the road. Had a chat to the man who was cutting fire wood and made arrangement about re-locking the gate before continuing up the road to the top where I took in the views of the snow on the distant mountains and behind some rocks then took some photos before driving back to the first tower where I started the walk out to Bradys Sugarloaf.
I'm glad I didn't have to walk up here.
Today I attempted to find the Bradys Sugarloaf trig point TP3483. I had forgotten that it is a fair trek up to the ridge and then along the ridge for about 1.8km. Suffice to say that I didn't make it due to time constraints and the type of clothes/footwear I was wearing. The trip up to the ridge took me 1.25 hours to make, and once at the top, had to put on another layer of clothing as the wind was quite strong.
The trip was not wasted as I did find the marker at the fire tower. I even found one of the bolts concreted into a rock.
The views from the fire tower are excellent - 360 degrees, and would be fantastic on a sunny day. I have added some photos to the gallery.
For those that wish to keep their mind occupied whilst doing the walk - there are 29 power poles on the trip. There is a new gate being built at pole 26. There are the usual Jack Jumpers and Inch Men or Inch Ants on the trek to the top. I also spotted an echidna just off the track and later another at the top.
The trip back down to the gate took me 35 minutes. After yesterdays effort of 3 mountains and a light house, totaling around 16km of walking, I think I've had enough for this week. *FTF*
