Avoca ST1097 Avoca, Tasmania, Australia
By
AlbyDangles on 28-May-17. Waypoint TP7650
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S41° 47.067' E147° 43.149' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 559759E 5373905N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 200 m |
| Local Government Area: | Northern Midlands |
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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:
The trig point is over the fence on private property so I have listed the cords to RM9227 one of the referance marks to the trig, another referance mark can be found 15m to the SE, they are both in a public reserve.
Logs
TFTC Geocaching Australia!
Cheers
Newy71
Guess I forgot to log it.
There was a muggle working her horse near GZ but she didn't seem to be taking any notice of me so I wandered down and along to GZ and took the required photos again!!!
Thanks.
Soon found it and snapped a pic. SSR took a shocking one of me, not the first for the day!
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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Green - Phoenix, Blue - Cerberus or Orange - Minotaur. Earn trophies and rise through the ranks from Dragon Fodder to Ruler of the Universe. Today we left at about 8:30am to do maintenance on two of my caches and also to check out a couple of state trigs.
We ended up finding a large percentage of caches up the Midlands Highway and Fingal Valley before arriving at Snellens at just after 6:00pm.
We had some pies for tea (twice) and was on our way home when we found this trig at 10:05pm.
St Patricks Head is 683m high and is Australias first Irish named location. Named by Captain Tobias Furneaux on 17th March 1773.
My last visit here was to find the cache...Paddy's Ropes and Ladders by craigrat.
Back then I had my trusty canine companion with me...aka sirius....but sadly his age now precludes him from doing any more bushwalks and mountain climbs, but as soon as I had put my hat and boots on, Murder(the younger of the two canine family....4 yo) started to get pretty excited as he just loves both bush walking and travelling around in the geo fourby. My eldest canine...Sirius...is now too old(16.9 y.o.) to leave the comfort of his bed in front of the wood heater...which has an electric blanket of course(which he just loves and is great for his arthritis). Having walked 100's of km's with me geocaching over the years up numerous mountains, bush walking along many trails plus along vast stretches of beaches etc while geocaching, he has certainly earned his rest..an amazing companion who never gave up no matter how hard it got for him...a truly remarkeable and treasured companion.
So now Murder has the opportunity to retrace the footsteps of his elder canine mate...sirius.
After deviating at Avoca to find geocaches around the Stanhope mine workings then up through Story's Creek for more caching, we eventually arrived at the car park at the foot of St Patricks Head...a very inspiring pinnacle with the survey beacon on top.
The first part up around the paddocks and through the lower slopes was quite easy but approaching the middle section things soon got quite steep. Murder hopped up the steep sections with ease giving me a helping hand as he was still on the lead. The last section was easier walking until reaching the rocky pinnacle where upon reaching the last leg up to the trig the going got quite a bit harder and the ladder was soon reached. I haven't taught Murder to climb a ladder yet....and just as well...so he had to remain on guard at the bottom of the ladder.After climbing the ladder the boulders were quite daunting...especially when on your own...darn pleased I put the EPIRB in my pocket.... as you could easily break a leg up here...or much worse. Finally made it to stand under the Trig where spectacular views were to be had.Views north past St Helens...north west to South Sister....south to Elephant Mt and beyond and back east looking along the expanse of farmland back towards Fingal. A very impressive walk indeed....all up time of 95 min from car park and return...not too bad for an old codger who just had a kidney transplant only 10 mths ago.
Tftc GCA and an awesome day...now its off to grab 3 driveby trigs on the way home.
Having been to St Josephs Spire it was now onto Fingal Radio Towers where a photo was taken.
Next trig is at Avoca.Arrived at gz where the actual trig marker was just over the fence. As the fence was down it was a quick photo. In my surveying past I had unfettered access to any Trigs whether on private property or not...so took the same liberty here too.Tftc..cheers.Last cache to grab on the way home is a moveable...Gnome de grr Iv.
Had an unexpected trip to Launceston for a family bereavement and today, we took Anne's brother and wife to Launceston Airport and then headed South. We detoured to Avoca to get this cache before resuming our journey to the Huon.
This was the second find of the day.
The cache was Sainted at 1100hrs after a quick search and find.
No one here today
The scenery here was superb. Enjoyed this cache immensely.
Pleasant drive to and from the cache.
The whole experience was well worth it
Cheers and thanks for the cache
OldSaint.
