LITTLE BOOMER ST915 Marion Bay, Tasmania, Australia
By
AlbyDangles on 18-Mar-17. Waypoint TP7581
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 50.903' E147° 51.302' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 569863E 5255667N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 4 m |
| Local Government Area: | Sorell |
/147.855033,-42.848383,14/400x200?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.
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.
Additional Information:
S42° 50.429' E147° 51.170' Parking
1km walk along beach (at low tide)
S42° 50.865' E147° 51.299' start of track to trig
Logs
Was in this area attempting a few caches and thought I would attempt this trig. Well the walk to the trig was interesting as I was trying to avoid the long grass as I didnt want to see a snake or worse feel one. Anyway got my way out to the rough area of the trig and then had trouble getting to the trig on the hill. Walked around the little island and found a good path up to the trig.
Great walk, spoilt only by the rubbish from nearby fish farm.
Great walk, spoilt only by the rubbish from nearby fish farm.
We took a different route today for coming south. We turned off at Campbell Town and came on the Lake Leake Road to the East Coast. When we got to Marion Bay the tide was quite low and gave us the opportunity to head along the inter-tidal zone to get to this trig point. once there we quickly located the brass survey marker. Two photos have been added to the Gallery: the brass survey marker with our GPS; and a closer view of the brass survey marker. Thanks for the cache.
We enjoyed the long walk to GZ. The required photo has been added to the gallery. TFTT
Rated: for Overall Experience
One of the many trigs we have found in our travels.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache for our enjoyment and adding to our geocaching experience.
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Thought I would clean up a few caches close to home this arvo. Walked out here when I was a kid.
Hi Alby
After being sick for the past two weeks Anne wanted to return to the Peninsula but instead of letting her catch the bus, I drove her to Taranna, let her out at her house and then decided to go hunt for this cache.
Finding the perfect car parking area was easy
Started walking before changing my footwear and thought I may get wet feet along the way. Luckily, that was not to be the case.
A nice flat walk across the succulents along the path not only kept my feet dry but made for easy walking. Crossed through some tussock grass and found the succulent again until I needed to walk the rocky beach for just a short distance
Found the perfect spot to start the ascent on the small rise on which the cache "Little Boomer ST915" was located.
Spotted the red triangular post before finding the disc in the ground. Sainted the cache at 1258 hours.
The necessary photographs were taken as were a few more of the great scenery before starting the walk back to the car.
Stayed away from the water edge, using wallaby tracks to get back to the salt swamp and using the same tracks to return to the car.
As the crow flies, the GPS displayed 666 metres one way making a straight walk to the cache and back, a total of 1332 metres. But, I used 3190 steps burning 987 calories for a total distance of 2.38 kilometres - covering extra distance of 1.048 kilometres for the walk.
An enjoyable walk, great scenery and the salt air made me feel a bit better - thanks for the adventure.
Total trip took 272km return to Huonville.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
Discussion:
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ:
Done and dusted today!
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:
None of the usual structure could be found at GZ except for the disc in the ground - even the trig number didn't help find the cache.
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:
This one was not difficult to get to but provided the unique views as described on the Cache page.
These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps:
This trig was probably used in the building the Canal at Dunalley and with the navigating the shallows into and across Blackmans Bay.
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:
Logging requirements were completed and a log or description of my journey is outlined above.
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:
Little damage, if any was caused walking across the salt swamp to GZ - no danger incurred during the walk but Summer may bring out the snakes in this area.
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:
Cache is still well exposed - CHEERS!!
After being sick for the past two weeks Anne wanted to return to the Peninsula but instead of letting her catch the bus, I drove her to Taranna, let her out at her house and then decided to go hunt for this cache.
Finding the perfect car parking area was easy
Started walking before changing my footwear and thought I may get wet feet along the way. Luckily, that was not to be the case.
A nice flat walk across the succulents along the path not only kept my feet dry but made for easy walking. Crossed through some tussock grass and found the succulent again until I needed to walk the rocky beach for just a short distance
Found the perfect spot to start the ascent on the small rise on which the cache "Little Boomer ST915" was located.
Spotted the red triangular post before finding the disc in the ground. Sainted the cache at 1258 hours.
The necessary photographs were taken as were a few more of the great scenery before starting the walk back to the car.
Stayed away from the water edge, using wallaby tracks to get back to the salt swamp and using the same tracks to return to the car.
As the crow flies, the GPS displayed 666 metres one way making a straight walk to the cache and back, a total of 1332 metres. But, I used 3190 steps burning 987 calories for a total distance of 2.38 kilometres - covering extra distance of 1.048 kilometres for the walk.
An enjoyable walk, great scenery and the salt air made me feel a bit better - thanks for the adventure.
Total trip took 272km return to Huonville.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
Discussion:
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ:
Done and dusted today!
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:
None of the usual structure could be found at GZ except for the disc in the ground - even the trig number didn't help find the cache.
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:
This one was not difficult to get to but provided the unique views as described on the Cache page.
These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps:
This trig was probably used in the building the Canal at Dunalley and with the navigating the shallows into and across Blackmans Bay.
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:
Logging requirements were completed and a log or description of my journey is outlined above.
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:
Little damage, if any was caused walking across the salt swamp to GZ - no danger incurred during the walk but Summer may bring out the snakes in this area.
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:
Cache is still well exposed - CHEERS!!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Four months ago I had taken a walk along Marion Bay Beach to find a trig point, but was unable to find it so continued along to the end of the beach and beyond and was lucky to find another one.
So after a long walk I drove to Boomer Bay to find this trig point. I walked out along the beach and continued up onto the ridge and found one red star picket before finding the other one at GZ. After taking some photos and enjoying the scenery and having a bit of a rest as I was a bit tired I walked back to the car and went home.
Back at the computer I researched the trig and found that there was a brass disc at GZ that I didn’t see while I was there so thought I would go back and find it.
Well, all of that was over four months ago and today I needed to find some caches so I could get another piece of a fictitious map so I could get another souvenir to go on my GeoCaching profile that no will see.
I headed off down to Sloping Main and White Beach to find the ones around there that I hadn’t found before. On the way I made a detour to Boomer Bay to have another go at finding this trig.
I parked at the same spot and walked along the beach before heading across the marshes towards the hillock that hides the trig. As I got onto the other beach a herd of cows were running along the beach back towards the road, they did make a noise and I’m glad they weren’t running towards me.
I headed back up the band and along the little ridge and once again I found the first red star picket before continuing on to find the second one, I can still remember taking photos at this point. I didn’t have to look very hard today to find the brass disc in a familiar concrete block, and cannot believe I didn’t see it on my last trip. I think on my last trip I had but my back pack on top of it as I got out the camera to take a photo of the picket.
I spent a little time cleaning the disc with some bracken ferns and grass before getting a photo of it.
On the way back to the car I took some more photos of the bay I did notice that there wasn’t as much bird life around today maybe the cows had scared them off.
It is nice to have finally properly found this trig and looking forward to the next adventure.
As it's been over for months since I published this trig and no one else has been to find it I going to claim a *FTF* on it.
Found at 0945
So after a long walk I drove to Boomer Bay to find this trig point. I walked out along the beach and continued up onto the ridge and found one red star picket before finding the other one at GZ. After taking some photos and enjoying the scenery and having a bit of a rest as I was a bit tired I walked back to the car and went home.
Back at the computer I researched the trig and found that there was a brass disc at GZ that I didn’t see while I was there so thought I would go back and find it.
Well, all of that was over four months ago and today I needed to find some caches so I could get another piece of a fictitious map so I could get another souvenir to go on my GeoCaching profile that no will see.
I headed off down to Sloping Main and White Beach to find the ones around there that I hadn’t found before. On the way I made a detour to Boomer Bay to have another go at finding this trig.
I parked at the same spot and walked along the beach before heading across the marshes towards the hillock that hides the trig. As I got onto the other beach a herd of cows were running along the beach back towards the road, they did make a noise and I’m glad they weren’t running towards me.
I headed back up the band and along the little ridge and once again I found the first red star picket before continuing on to find the second one, I can still remember taking photos at this point. I didn’t have to look very hard today to find the brass disc in a familiar concrete block, and cannot believe I didn’t see it on my last trip. I think on my last trip I had but my back pack on top of it as I got out the camera to take a photo of the picket.
I spent a little time cleaning the disc with some bracken ferns and grass before getting a photo of it.
On the way back to the car I took some more photos of the bay I did notice that there wasn’t as much bird life around today maybe the cows had scared them off.
It is nice to have finally properly found this trig and looking forward to the next adventure.
As it's been over for months since I published this trig and no one else has been to find it I going to claim a *FTF* on it.
Found at 0945
