Collins Bonnet ST26 Collinsvale, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 12-Sep-13. Waypoint TP6783
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 53.039' E147° 8.959' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 512193E 5252057N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1237 m |
| Local Government Area: | Derwent Valley |
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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 centre 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.
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Additional Information:
This classic beacon is at the peak of Collins Bonnet, which has outstanding views to the north, west and south.
It is reachable as a half to full day walk from either Big Bend on Mt Wellington or Myrtle Forest near Collinsvale.
Make sure you are suitably prepared when venturing onto the Wellington Range, as it is very high (all over 1000m) and there is little protection from the elements if the weather turns, as it can do quite quickly.
Further information about this trig point can be found at Collins Bonnet ST26
Logs
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
I was sick of sitting at home waiting for thing to happen at 1230 I thought bugger it I'm off. I put the bike in the car and drove to the end of Suhrs Road.
I didn't ride the bike too long before the road got a bit steeper and rougher than my riding and fitness ability allowed so I had to get off and push it.
Half way up the hill I met some people walking down we stopped and had a chat foe a little while I needed the rest so kept the conservation going as long as I could. They were amused with me pushing the bike up
hill that was too steep to ride back down.
Once at the top of the hill I left the bike on the side of the road and then went for a walk up to Collins Cap. Upon returning to the bike I conceded going back home as it was very hot and time was getting on I then thought well I'm up here now and it's levelled out enough that I could ride the bike again so I continued riding.
Once I got onto the East West Trail I had to get off again and started pushing it again up another steep rough hill a little way up the hill I stopped for my 50th or so rest once I recovered and started ti think properly again I decided to leave the bike on the side of the road and walk the rest of the way.
That turned out to be a smart decision as the road from here on was unrideable for me or my bike. At the hut I sat in there for a while to cool down and recover again. The walk up the track was great as a bit of a breeze had picked up making it a little cooler. Up at the top of Collins Bonnet I took some photos and was surprised that you couldn't see Collins Cap from the trig.
I walked back down to the bike slipping a few time on the way down the steep hill I had to push the bike back down to where the road levelled out enough for me to start riding again.
Back on Collins Cap Trail I stopped at a very small stream and filled my water bottle, that water was the best.
As I went past the track to Collins Cap the road started to get too steep and rough for me so I had to get off and push the bike down the hill. At the bottom of the hill I started to ride again stopping to pass the bike over the gate. It was at this point that I ought up with a group of fruit pickers who were on there way back from at walk to Trestle Mountain.
It was great to get back to the car after the 5 hour bike ride/push and walk.
Found at 1605
TFTC
