Boronia Peak (BOROKA PM 99) Halls Gap, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 27-Aug-16. Waypoint TP7433
Cache Details
Difficulty: | |
Terrain: | |
Type: | TrigPoint |
Container: | Other |
Coordinates: | S37° 8.941' E142° 32.211' (WGS 84) |
54H 636480E 5887490N (UTM) | |
Elevation: | 505 m |
Local Government Area: | Northern Grampians |
Description
The hike up to Boronia Peak is around 3.3km each way, a fantastic walk on mustly good track and you will be well rewarded with 360 degree views from the summit.
This one is a little different to your average Trig Point.
Name : BOROKA PM 99
BORONIA
Number : 220800990
MGA : 636481.31, 5887490.04 (54)
AHD Height : 544
Plan Ref :
Status : OK
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 access.
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Logs
TFTC Wilbert67
Anyhoo, our monthly bushwalk back in '012 took us to the top of Boronia Peak on an absolutely glorious day. I spotted this unusual marker and had one of the other walkers take a shot of me in the usual 'trig point pose' at 14:20 just in case it hadn't loaded into the O3. As it turned out, it wasn't listed and I never got around to doing so. However, I recently noticed that it has subsequently been listed so I dug out the pickie and voila, here 'tis.
It truly is a magnificent walk to the top and the views are seemingly endless.
Thanks Geocaching Australia.