Willis Hill ST645RT Alcomie, Tasmania, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 18-May-16. Waypoint TP7376

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Type: TrigPoint
Container: Other
Coordinates: S40° 57.548' E145° 11.573' (WGS 84)
  55G 347921E 5464207N (UTM)
Elevation: 265 m
Local Government Area: Circular Head

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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.

Addtional Information
Source: http://surcom.dpiw.tas.gov.au/surcom/jsp/site/mark_cont.jsp?cmd=Site%20Summary&id=13829&datum=5
Description: Transmitter tower
Access Details: Drive near to tower vicinity S40 57.473 E145 11.587.

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23-Apr-22
Staying at Stanley with whitewebbs we headed out caching and this was one we found.

Required pic has been added to the gallery.
 
23-Apr-22
While staying in Stanley we headed out caching today with Tassie Trekkers. The required photo has been added to the log. TFTT
 
20-Mar-20
We needed a find today to fill a gap on our dragon zone calendar so headed out to see if we could find this one. Tried to approach from one direction and then tried from a different direction and couldn't get close. We've attached two photos, as close as we could get from the north and from the south
 
04-Dec-19
Found this one today while working close by in the Area. TFTC Clan Cerberus
 
10-Sep-19
FLTF
 
19-Jan-17
This morning we headed to Circular head to complete the requirements for the Willis Hill trig point and to get a find for the SSS claim for "Hill". The required photo has been added to the Gallery. Thanks for the cache.
 
02-Jan-17
Found ok...TFTC..cheers.
 
18-May-16
Found in then company of Robyn the muggle on the Rice Custard trip of the NW.
The beacon and mushroom associated with this tower were destroyed by the land owner back in 2009, but the tower remains and is now the trig.
 
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Circular Head (M) - dragonZone
43.50 1.50
49.50 79.50
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