(Keogh's Pimple) ST761 Geeveston, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 04-Jun-16. Waypoint TP7385
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S43° 12.038' E146° 46.105' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 481185E 5216878N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 821 m |
| Local Government Area: | Huon Valley |
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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.
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Addtional Information
Source: http://surcom.dpiw.tas.gov.au/surcom/jsp/site/mark_cont.jsp?cmd=Site%20Summary&id=11893&datum=5
Elevation: 838.72
Description: SH nail cemented in rock.
Access: Drive on access by 2WD vehicle to track junction. Walk to end of road approx 150m from trig, then 5 minutes climb on walking track to trig.
Climb-on Time (mins) 10.
Logs
Another Trig off the list.
Found after a working that didn't happen
Found on Sunday 05 December 2021 at 1119
TFTC"
Many tftc....cheers ST.
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
Today Mr T, Mr Whitewebbs Goose and SSR planned a walk to Hartz Peak and this trig was found along the way. A great day and company.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache and adding to our geocaching experience.
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Blue - Cerberus or Orange - Minotaur. Earn trophies and rise through the ranks from Dragon Fodder to Ruler of the Universe. Saw two lyre birds on the drive up to the hut - look a bit like road runners when they start moving on the side of the road.
Enjoyed the challenge of this small walk.
Arrived at the top and the thought of looking for a nail in a rock was a bit daunting but it did not take very long at all.
Sainted the cache at 1140hrs as my 4999th find - 1996GAs and 3003GCs.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
Thsi one took me a while to find as there is no red marker (I should have taken red spray paint with me!), just a roofing nail set in the rock. I spent a good deal of time trying to find the RMs but could only manage to find RM3.
The fire cabin is no longer there (hasn't been one there since my first visit back in the late 90's) however you can still see the corner foundations for it. The Bureau of Meterology have an automatic weather station there now, and this is their second attempt.
I think that maybe the BOM people have accidentally destroyed the remaining 2 RMs with their collecting rocks to cover the pipework for the various instruments. Incidentally they have the Stevenson screen (white louvred box) for temp and humidity and a tipping bucket rain gauge remoted from the main box/tower configuration. On top there is the wind speed anemometer and wind direction sensors.
A good day for trigging. Now off to find another.
