The Neck ST88 South Bruny, Tasmania, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 16-Feb-14. Waypoint TP6862

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S43° 16.165' E147° 20.932' (WGS 84)
	55G 528311E 5209207N (UTM)
Elevation:	36 m
Local Government Area:	Kingborough

Map

Whodunit State

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.

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.

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.

Additonal Information
Source: Swampy

The trig is the monument at the viewing site. Please stay on the platform to log this trig as this area is a penguin rookery. Also make sure you grab a picture of yourself AND the view and log wilco's cache The Neck GA5297.

Logs

14-Sep-24

vk7hch

That is a lot of steps.

17-May-24

Grumbligrot

Found on our trip to Bruny Island. It was cold and wet and we did not climb the stairs as my knees would make me liable to fall on the ay down, but have attached a photo from the car park. To prove we were there.

25-Sep-23

McAdies

Really wet and windy today but we made it to the top of the stairs

19-Jul-23

DaryVafder

My first time at Bruny! What a beautiful place still so much to see must go back!!!

Rated: for Overall Experience

20-Jan-23

James0116

Great Cache

Found this cache after going to Apple Isle Moot on my post tour.

I’ll be in Tassie till the 29th of January

I’ve may have added one of my moot pathtags for the next person to find

Rated: for Overall Experience

19-Mar-22

oldmorty

Found during a day trip to Bruny Island. TFTVC

19-Mar-22

frazeydaze

Made it to the top.
Amazing view

17-Jan-22

Hilberts

Found on the way to do the boat cruise. Sadly only here for the day tftc

13-Mar-21

Tassie Trekkers

Spending a week on Bruny Island and this was one of the trigs we found.

Required pic has been added to the gallery.

Excellent views and lookout.

Rated: for Overall Experience

08-Nov-20

beetles2

What a great job has been done with the boardwalks and steps here.
Quite a climb to get to the trig but the views make it very worthwhile.
Lots of others up here but we didn't look too out of place taking the required photo.
Thanks.

17-Oct-20

bobbiesgirl

Going through my old photos and came across this one. Looks to be the correct one to claim a find. Great location.

Rated: for Overall Experience

03-Oct-20

rld4963

found with Lil Rafa.

02-Oct-20

Lil Rafa

Found with RLD4963

16-Aug-20

EeePees

hi and thanks for the trig; found today with AlbyDangles on our most enjoyable Bruny escapade, dodging the weather as best we could - it was actually very pleasant while we were at GZ; and almost muggle free!
cheers, EPs

Rated: for Overall Experience

16-Aug-20

AlbyDangles

I have been up here many times before.
Today I stopped off and found the trig.

Today I was caching with EeePees on Bruny Island. The weather didn't look that great when I left home but turned out to be an ok day.
As usual caching with EeePees was another great day.

Found on Sunday 16 August 2020 at 1319

TFTC"

01-Dec-19

ChrisWhite62

Great views today. TFTC

18-Nov-19

Opa Shrek

Spent a day on Bruny while doing a lap of Tasmania. We did all the "foodie" things you can do over the course of the day but this was my absolute favourite stop on the island ... the view was phenomenal and worth every one of the 290 steps it took to get to the lookout.

30-Jan-19

The Hancock Clan

A pretty spot with great views. TFTTP
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan

25-Jan-19

cinmi16

A bit windy up here...and smoky from the fires :/ But my first log on Bruny Island Smile

03-Mar-18

thomo31

Visited this point a few times while on Bruny Island in March 2016. We headed up all the stairs - me taking a lot longer than MrT. The view from the top was amazing! Fortunately we photographed the trig while there. TFTT

02-Dec-17

Budgietas

TFTC - quick find while at the top on another misson

20-Jun-16

onthrun

Nice view at the top with no wind today.

20-Jun-16

spaceyfacehead

The view from here never gets old ☺ I love this spot and it holds a very special place in my heart. TFTC ☺

Rated: for Overall Experience

23-Apr-16

Cheesy pigs

Magnificent view from here today. The walk up never gets easier though lol. Thanks for the cache

25-Jan-16

gooseandegg

we climbed the stairs twice, once this morning and again this afternoon carrying a big heavy lunch (not in a bag!) TFTC

03-Dec-15

FelixII

Travelling around Australia and spending a few months in Tasmania.

Staying a few days at Bruny Island today we did the Bruny Island Boat Experience.

After finally finding a GC cache (took 2 goes) it was off to visit this viewpoint for a 3 for 1 smilie. Clapping

TFTC.

29-Nov-15

Wilbert67

A 10 day trip to Tasmania with a lot more caching then initially expected, but I enjoyed every minute of it! This was one of the many caches I found and enjoyed. Can't wait to get back here and do it all over again, there are so many great places in Tasmania.
TFTC Wilbert67

07-Nov-15

MullinitOvr

Had a couple of days on the Island, and did all my caching on the last day ... in the rain. Fortunately it had stopped for my climb to snag this photo and to see the view. Absolutely awesome. Thanks for this cache.

Rated: for Overall Experience

25-Sep-15

geo_jas

Found at 12:45
A long climb but well worth it for the view.

12-Jan-15

jodie.rose

Thankyou for bringing me up to this lookout. I spent the weekend at Bruny with my family, although i didn't drag any of them with me geocaching.

19-Dec-14

Zhaomin

Zal and I spent 10 days touring Tasmania and it was the most amazing trip ever! We got engaged at Cradle Mountain and saw so many wonderful things. Even the weather played nice most of the time Razz

Thanks for the hunt, it is always tricky logging lots of holiday finds so apologies for the cut'n'paste log, Zal included more details Wink

Great views up here!

Rated: for Overall Experience

19-Dec-14

Zalgariath

Up there with my two favourite Tassie trigs so far... this one and teh Belly-button! After a top day on the island cruise and a decent feed at the Penguin Cafe (try the Scallop Pie!) we ascended to the memorial trig for more top photos. Awesome location, you must visit!

Rated: for Overall Experience

21-Nov-14

whitewebbs

Mr W spent Friday doing caches while on a bowling weekend to the island. Found a different type of trig. Great view. TFTT

Rated: for Overall Experience

21-Feb-14

sharnie's tribe

A lovely spot with a significant memorial. Different kind of a trig!

18-Feb-14

OldSaint

Have been to this Trig many times.
The Neck is a favourite surf fishing spot of mine - my biggest Australian Salmon (Black Back) was caught here; some 3.2kg; love the spot and its views.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.

Rated: for Overall Experience

17-Feb-14

wilco

A beautiful view from here, and well worth the visit for the view (despite all the steps) even if there wasn't a cache or two to log!

17-Feb-14

2y'stassies

Good to see this Monument version of a State Trig added to the GA list of Trig Points Swampy.

16-Feb-14

TeamSwampy

After spending a long time working out how many trigs on the island were possible to get and how many caches I'd like to find this trip, this was the only cache I ended up finding.
I always like the view from the top, even if the weather isn't great.
*FTF*