Ross ST1180 Ross, Tasmania, Australia
By
2y'stassies on 12-Jan-13. Waypoint TP6601
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 1.884' E147° 29.556' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 540775E 5346620N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 186 m |
| Local Government Area: | Northern Midlands |
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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.
Logs
Fiunally I remembered to get this cache when passing through. 
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found on our Launceston holiday. A beautiful town which we were also unaware initially that this was near the 42nd parallel. TFTC GCA! 
Rated: for Overall Experience
We don't often get to interstate trigs. This one is modernised with UTM detail, grid convergence and point scaling factor, but they're barely readable. Thanks GA.
Rated: for Overall Experience
There was a classic car show in the park here today. Not the usual place for a survey mark but an easy one to get to. TFTTP!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
This afternoon while traveling back from Campania I stopped in Ross to grab a drink before travelling the back roads through to cressy. While in Ross I took the opportunity to grab a photo to suit the requirements for this cache and check out some of the history of the area. TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
Heading north to Burnie with RLD4963 and stopping at Ross has become a bit of a tradition. We stopped here to take the required photo.
This was the first of the two-for-one GCA double here today. A nice quick one at 11:19 and it was info gleaning time at the panels. 
Thanks 2y'stassies.
Thanks 2y'stassies.
Rated: for Overall Experience
staying here tonight before blitzing the GC geoart series tomorrow before we'r board the boat for home in Melbourne. Lovely walk around town, sky is amazing tonight, unfortunately probably because of the bushfires.
Stopped by to gather the information required for the nearby '42 degrees south' and to snap a photo of this most impressive survey marker with plaque.. thanks..!!
Rated: for Overall Experience
After our big trip un the Northwest I got the Goose to call in at this one for me since he had found it before, it only took me a few moments to grab the needed picture and I was back in the car, all up this cache added 6 minutes to our trip South.
thanks for the cache.
thanks for the cache.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I almost stumbled over this one while trying to figure out another cache close by.
After sorting through various aspects of the dz trophy points it looked like another rather long day trip was in order. The prime objective being a cache in the southern midlands area then collecting any other available GA caches on the way back home with side road diversions where needed.After days of abysmal cold weather up in the NW, the forecast for today over the midlands was for a frosty start then a generally clear morning.Set off at 8am in very over cast and freezing conditions but further south the skies had cleared for a rather sunny morning.After 2 3/4 hrs driving, gz for the main cache 'C u on the highway' was closing in. After signing the log it was time to head back north calling in to find this trig cache. Came from wrong angle initially but soon found the way in. Grabbed required photo...TFTC GCA cheers ST.
Rated: for Overall Experience
We have stopped at this location before, but have never actually logged this cache, so today was the day. The signs here are interesting and all geocacher 
is should visit - at least we think so!
is should visit - at least we think so!Thanks for the cache
I do not know how many time I have driven past and not stopped in to Ross to find this Trig point and the other caches.
Today I on my way home from finding a mixed bag of other caches.
After getting some food from a local bakery and finding another few caches in Ross I found this trig.
As a general rule I'm off finding the harder caches so it was nice to find an easy one.
Found at 15:24
TFTC
I do not know how many time I have driven past and not stopped in to Ross to find this Trig point and the other caches.
Today I on my way home from finding a mixed bag of other caches.
After getting some food from a local bakery and finding another few caches in Ross I found this trig.
As a general rule I'm off finding the harder caches so it was nice to find an easy one.
Found at 15:24
TFTC
Lovely town, Ross. I should come back one day and spend more time.
Rated: for Overall Experience
We called into Ross on our way back south after caching at Lake Leake today. This is a pretty 'fancy' one. TFTT
Rated: for Overall Experience
Travelling around Australia and spending a few months in Tasmania.
The house is parked at Campbelltown so today we were able to explore both Ross and Campbelltown. Lovely historic areas.
We loved bimbling about exploring and poking around in all the shops and reading historic signs. Needless to say we took loads of photos, and were pleased that we got back home before it started to rain again.
TFTC
The house is parked at Campbelltown so today we were able to explore both Ross and Campbelltown. Lovely historic areas.
We loved bimbling about exploring and poking around in all the shops and reading historic signs. Needless to say we took loads of photos, and were pleased that we got back home before it started to rain again.
TFTC
Love these small town of Ross.
Stayed for lunch at the café after found a trig nearby.
thanks 2y'stassie
Stayed for lunch at the café after found a trig nearby.
thanks 2y'stassie
Rated: for Overall Experience
Quick find while in the area early on a Sunday morning.....
Rated: for Overall Experience
Nice area, very pretty. (Will upload photo later)
Found with TazScout and NinjaWolf.
Found with TazScout and NinjaWolf.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Caching my way to Hobart with Ninjawolf and LRS.
This one was a bit cool, just a bit fancier than other similar trigs. TFTC
(pic when I get home)
This one was a bit cool, just a bit fancier than other similar trigs. TFTC
(pic when I get home)
Found this while I was attempting another cache which was very close to it.
Rated: for Overall Experience
#GA318 - 13:00; I was heading south with the geohoney on a Great Aussie Icon Hunt (#5.6 and #6!), when we stopped at Ross for a break and perhaps a cache or two. I had completed the GC multi when the rain started to get heavier. Noticed this trig and a GCA cache weren't too far from me, so dropped by for a quick find and sign before heading back on the road. TFTC Geocaching Australia
Rated: for Overall Experience
had to have a couple of goes at this one as the iPad was flat and the iPhone wasn't much use either. Had to out wait a muggle which, fortunately, wasn't long as his GF appeared from the toilets.
Once clear, I was able to find the cache in quick order.
Thanks for the hide!
Once clear, I was able to find the cache in quick order.
Thanks for the hide!
Mr Beetle went and grabbed this one while I caught up on logs. We were here getting the cache 42 south on the way down yesterday and didn't realise this trig was hiding behind it. Noticed it today when we did a hide my finds which was lucky as we probably won't be down this way again for a while. Thanks.
Found while staying in the caravan at Ross. A nice easy find in an interesting location.
TFTC
TFTC
Grabbed this one while picking up a few others in the area.
Photo attached
Thanks for the cache
Photo attached
Thanks for the cache
It was fantastic that in one little stop I got three interesting and different caches. Thanks for placing it 2y's.
After logging 42 South, I was surprised to see the nearest cache so close.
Photo attached - thanks.
Photo attached - thanks.
Found this primary GPS station just before new year while looking for a nearby cache. Revisited today to make the find legit! Love the information boards. TFTC
Found on my Drive to Campbell town and beyond to setup for the upcoming event and find a few caches in the Low Head Area
Photo of the Trig Point attached
Photo of the Trig Point attached
This was interesting. I saw it when we placed a cache nearby in December and wondered if it could be listed.TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
Taking Annie to Launceston to see her old and ancient Aunt; called into Ross on the way.
Found at 1608hrs
TFTC
OldSaint
Found at 1608hrs
TFTC
OldSaint
Rated: for Overall Experience
We came across this uniquely placed Primary GPS Station next to the 42° South information display next to the Town Hall and former Council Chambers at Ross. An attached plaque gives the coordinates in two formats and the height above sea level to three decimal places (ie 1mm) which we haven't seen in Tasmania before. Unfortunately we cannot use this for GA4411 Australian Height Datum Markers as it doesn't include these words or the abbreviation AHD but we can log a TP find.
