Henderson Point ST584 Falmouth, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 08-Feb-15. Waypoint TP7085
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S41° 30.219' E148° 16.503' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 606414E 5404545N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 8 m |
| Local Government Area: | Break O'Day |
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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.
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
Swampy 7/2/15: This state trig does not have a beacon. It is a brass domed mushroom cemented into the rock and painted red around the outside. I also located one of the reference marks to the south of this trig - it pokes out of the ground but has lots of red paint around it as well.
Hints
Tebhaq yriry |
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Logs
Have cached here before so not sure how we missed this one.
Some nearby workmen looked at me suspiciously but fortunately GZ took me down on to the rocks and away from them.
Thanks.
After a satisfying day last Saturday climbing St Patricks Head it was off again to the sunny east coast where South Sister was waiting to be climbed.South Sister is 842m high and gives commanding views along the east coast, both north and south and back inland.
My last visit here was to find a gc cache...but back then gca trigs weren't listed as geocaches and for some odd reason, this trig had not been previously listed, until now.
Back then I had my trusty canine companion with me...aka sirius....but sadly his age now precludes him from doing any more bushwalks and mountain climbs, but as soon as I had put my hat and boots on, Murder(the younger of the two canine family....4 yo) started to get pretty excited as he just loves both bush walking and travelling around in the geo fourby.
My eldest canine...Sirius...is now too old(16.9 y.o.) to leave the comfort of his bed in front of the wood heater...which has an electric blanket of course(which he just loves and is great for his arthritis). Having walked 100's of km's with me geocaching over the years up numerous mountains, bush walking along many trails plus along vast stretches of beaches etc while geocaching, he has certainly earned his rest..an amazing companion who never gave up no matter how hard it got for him...a truly remarkeable and treasured companion.
So now Murder has the opportunity to retrace the footsteps of his elder canine mate...sirius.
After almost 3 hrs of driving we finally arrived at the parking bay at the end of a rough and ready track.
From here it's a steady climb up rock steps and towards the cabin, many wooden ladders.
Murder with his long legs bounded up with ease, though mostly rock hopping and avoiding the ladders until going back on the lead for the last ladder to the cabin as there are considerable vertical drops from there.
The views from up here on a clear day are absolutely awesome and I think better than those on St Patricks Head.
After Murder stood in for his photo opp, it was a quick decent back to the geo4by where the journey was set to continue to find some other trigs.An excellent spot, well worth the effort and highly reccommended.
The next trig was at Henderson Point which was quite easy to find and the required photo taken. Great views to be had too...such a beautiful area.
Tftc cheers ST.
This was the fourth find for the trip.
A very quick find.
Sainted cache at 1259hrs.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
