Woolgangie Trig Victoria Rock, Western Australia, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 14-Apr-14. Waypoint TP6899

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Type: TrigPoint
Container: Other
Coordinates: S31° 9.859' E120° 32.865' (WGS 84)
  51J 266262E 6549597N (UTM)
Elevation: 440 m
Local Government Area: Coolgardie

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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.

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.

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.

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12-Dec-23
After spending a few days in Gawler it was time for to drive my mums (well my car now) from Gawler back to Perth. This was day five travelling from Coolgardie to Perth on a 5 day 3,100km adventure.
There are hundreds of signs saying do not drive tired so geocaching helped with that.
After spending the night in Coolgardie i grabbed some gc caches in the area and then headed west on the highway.
I grabbed lots of gc and gca caches along the way. This was a relatively quick find and climb.
Thanks for the cache Geocaching Australia DancingClan Minotaur
 
27-Apr-22
An interesting location and a great rock to climb.
 
15-Mar-18
Love climbing these rocks! Interesting geological vein features, some tiny lizards racing around, and view from atop!
Closest parking was 470m away, as crow flies.
Hit the road shortly after sunrise, into a forecast 37C day, finding a total 19 caches; 15 of these being dragonZone thus earning "Ides of March" trophy; with two FTF Trig's.
 
28-Jul-16
From the dam below,
I could see where this Trig Point would be !!
UP of course Cool

Time for a stroll across the rocky landscape. Clapping
Upon high !!
I found the remains of a trig point Dancing
And a great view over the countryside Very Happy

Lots of history scattered around this rock.
So do drop in on your way past and go for a damn nice stroll Very Happy

pipeline
 
14-May-14
Found with Chwiliwr on the way over to the Oz Mega 2014 event in Murray Bridge.

 
14-Apr-14
On the way to SA with Mistraluna and stopped at the nearby GC cache, Wooly Dam, and noticed this trig in the distance so took the time out to walk up the rocky outcrop to the trig.

As it wasn't on the GCA site I have now created it after confirming it is a trig point on the old maps.
 
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Coolgardie (S) - dragonZone
9.00 38.00
0.00 6.00
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