GREEN HEAD ST727 Sloping Main, Tasmania, Australia
By
AlbyDangles on 23-Oct-16. Waypoint TP7486
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 56.176' E147° 40.343' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 554861E 5246043N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 15 m |
| Local Government Area: | Tasman |
/147.672383,-42.936267,14/400x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiY2F1Z2h0YXR3b3JrIiwiYSI6ImNqa2l4ZzNzMDE5bjgzdm1sZGpuODF1Mm0ifQ.q8YMzVyzDJJlJHHV8EMjwQ)
Description
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.
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.
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Additional Information:
The trig (a star picket in concrete) that is right in the middle of the track that follows the coast from Lime Bay to the northen end of Lagoon Beach
Logs
At the end of the beach Mr T headed along the track and found a small trail leading off to the right. He followed this up to the top of the ridge and then headed towards the TP. As Old Saint said, those bracken ferns are very hard to walk through. Once at the top he took the required pic and headed off to the next trig. This was very hard as he had to negotiate through the tall teatrees that were above head height. Once back to the track he then headed to the next TP and took the required pic. All in all a great walk to both of these trigs, excellent views of the cliffs at the second TP. An enjoyable day out.
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
Today I decided to get three Trigs located on the Tasman Peninsula; TP7488, TP7487 and TP7486.
This was the third one tackled out of the three; all of which involved walking through bracken ferns, hence this is called by me Bracken 3.
The track in was interesting and continued to be so on the way out. Did the full circuit which for this old fella was a bit taxing.
The weather improved slightly and some of the views were great.
Sainted the cache at 1450hrs.
Thanks for taking me here and for the *FTF*
Overall, a very enjoyable day - walking from 1000hrs, finishing at 1700hrs.
Cheers
OldSaint.
