Mt Field East ST425 Mount Field, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 09-May-15. Waypoint TP7127
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 39.263' E146° 38.776' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 471006E 5277503N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1259 m |
| Local Government Area: | Central Highlands |
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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.
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Additional Information
Although the original cairn has been hollowed out to form a wind break most of the perimeter of the cairn is still there.
Parking / Start of Track S42°40.668 E146°37.579
Walk up the track starting behind the parking spot so you don't have to walk up the road.
Logs
I parked at the parking spot near Lake Fenton and walked up the track behind the parking area at the time I couldn't work out why because the track was headed in the direction. It's so you don't have to walk on the road.
At Lake Fenton the Fagus was changing colour so looked really nice. It is a lovely walk on a well defined track up to the plateau but a bit slippery on the wet rocks. Across the plateau the track was a bit wet in spots before a scramble up the rocks to the ridge where the trig is found.
Fantastic 360 deg views.
On the way back went and had a look at Seagers Lookout.
Recommended 4 hour walking time.
I'll claim the first to find in a month if it's still available.
