ST 5 BONNET HILL Bonnet Hill, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 09-Apr-16. Waypoint TP7303
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 57.814' E147° 19.721' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 526806E 5243178N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 238 m |
| Local Government Area: | Kingborough |
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Description
A nice easy walk, children friendly and great views over Kingston and Taroona
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.
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Additional Information:
Park the car at S42° 57.926' E147° 19.702'
Walk uphill (North) along the private road you will see a sign showing the way.
Just before the road turns to the right you will see a sign on the left showing the start of the walking track.
The track continues North for a little while before turning east, it's at this point where the Bonnet Hill Reserve starts.
Their is a seat at the top to have a rest and enjoy the great views.
Logs
Required pic has been added to the gallery.
Wandered up and was greeted by a great view
TFTC
Views from the seat give a whole new perspective to Kingston and the glimpses of Taroona along the track were good as well.
Interesting that the concrete has moved and I couldn't see the brass pin...
A traditional trig point.
Easy access for most.
congratulations to OldSaint on the FTF
One of the easiest trigs that I have done
The track is well defined, very unlike the one I did last Sunday, where there were no tracks at all
Sainted the trig, which has a dome, at 1335hrs
The walk out was pleasant and the view of the Shot Tower was quite pleasant.
Description was very adequate
Thanks for the *FTF*
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
