HERRINGBACK ST51 Sandfly, Tasmania, Australia
By
AlbyDangles on 12-Jun-17. Waypoint TP7652
Cache Details
Difficulty: | |
Terrain: | |
Type: | TrigPoint |
Container: | Other |
Coordinates: | S43° 0.399' E147° 8.386' (WGS 84) |
55G 511390E 5238437N (UTM) | |
Elevation: | 746 m |
Local Government Area: | Kingborough |
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:
Parking S42° 59.875' E147° 08.955'
Find "GC17J5Z No Red Herring(s) Back Here" while your there.
Logs
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
Both times I climbed the ladder onto the roof of the TFS building to look at the amazing views of mountains near and far.
This time it was for exercise, cache, trig point and to get a look at the fires.
It was a hot day, and I was sweating quite a bit even before I got to the steep bit.
At the top, I proceeded to the trig point and fire building, where it turns out they've removed the ladder, so I had to make do with views through the trees of the devastation to the SW. Perhaps saddest was the billowing cloud behind the first line of fires, which I think is the rainforests in the upper Huon burning Sad
I did see an eagle soaring around the top, and heard what may have been chicks nearby.
Then back down on a surface so steep, loose and dry that I thought I might have to sit down - several slips almost ended badly, but I made it down in one piece.
Thanks.
Wow what an adventure that started with an idea over dinner at an event the night before. Mr T had had this one on his bucket list to to for some time and when Budgie suggested a joint attack to break the back of Herringback he jumped at the chance. At the time he was unaware that bikes would be involved but on the day all was revealed and he rose to the challenge. Mr T apparently rode like the "energiser bunny" and managed to ride to within 30m of the top. Great panoramic views were had before seeking out what they had come to find. The journey back was quick and exilerating - a memorable cache. Thanks budgie for providing the bike - saved a lot of time.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache and adding to our geocaching experience.
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Well, there were a couple of issues with this. Firstly I didn't realise Mr Tassie Treker had just completed the Tour De France and secondly, the hill certainly wasn't flat and easy to ride up.
The first part was good, well kind of. I had to stop occasionally but nothing insane, then it flattened out and we rode through an olive orchard, but then we hill hit hard. Basically, I pushed the bike up the hill and Mr TT rode up at an insane pace.
Eventually, I got within 200 metres of the cache and dumped the bike. The next 100 metres was so steep there was no way I could ride down it, so no reason taking the bike further.
Trudged up this last 200 metres and found the trig after wandering around for a short period. I call it exhaustion impairing my vision. Quick realisation about what we were looking for and the Trig was found.
Photos taken and photos of the great view in almost 360 degrees. Amazing! Certainly worth the walk to the top.
The trip took about 50 - 60 minutes up, 20 - 30 minutes wandering around at the top, finding this trig, the nearby cache, taking photos, etc. The trip down from where I left my bike took 9 minutes. 6.23 to 6.32. So the bike certainly came into there own in this part of the trip!
TFTT Geocaching Australia
A very long time ago now, (well over four years ago) I walked up to the top of Herringback to find the other cache that is up here, “GC17J5Z No Red Herring(s) Back Here”. On that occasion it was very dry and the road up was very slippery.
Since then I discovered Trig Points, I find trig points tie nicely into my love of bushwalking especially my love of walking up mountains.
A little while ago I realised that there was a trig point located on top of Herringback Range and thought I would go and see if I could find it. I mentioned this to EeePees who at the time hadn’t found “GC17J5Z No Red Herring(s) Back Here”. He was happy to come for the walk but was a bit concerned that I might walk a bit too fast for him. After a bit reassurance that I would be happy to walk at his pace he was happy to come for the walk up the hill, all we needed to do now was organise a time when we are both free.
Eventually we were both free at the same time for a few hours to go on the walk. We met at the parking area at Sandfly at 0730 where EeePees jumped into my car and we set off to drive to the gate on the side of Halls Track Road just around the corner from Vinces Saddle Road where we were to state our walk it was 0740 once we got under way. The first part of the walk is a relentless trudge up the hill though open paddocks and a bit of bush with some views towards the river. We stopped a couple of time for our bodies to catch up. Then there is a little bit of a break along the gentler grade though some more wooded area before finding the second gate. An old Olive plantation is crossed before coming across the third gate. When I was last here the olive tree were quite young and all of the irrigation system seemed to be new. Now the trees look as if they didn’t take off and the grove is no longer looked after. Once through the third gate the track soon gets a lot steeper as the track headed off into the bush. It was from here to the top where we stopped many time and found any excuse to walk slowly talking about unsolved puzzle caches. After a lot of stops and rests we got to the top and I quickly found the Trig Point at 0840, so it was exactly one hour to walk up to the top.
At the top EeePees headed off to find “GC17J5Z No Red Herring(s) Back Here” while I took some photos of the marker before heading off to find some shelter behind the shed from the cold breeze that was so lazy it wanted to blow straight through me. Once my mate joined back up me we spent some time looking at the view from the ground and from on top of the roof of the building. We spotted the hills and mountains that this trig gets its bearings from PARKS HILL, GREY MOUNTAIN, MT MONTAGU, BONNET HILL and COLLINS BONNET.
At some time in the past there used to be a fire cabin up here it was a trig point ST51 FC I can see why as the views are extensive looking down the Huon Valley, Wellington Range and around to Sandfly and Kingston. Now there is a fire watch video camera mounted on the tower near the building near the trig. The other trig point up here is the Torwer ST 51 MWT
We didn’t leave until 0913 so we had spent just under thirty five minutes on top of the hill looking for caches, trigs, taking photos, trying to keep warm and enjoying the view. The walk back down went a lot quicker but along the first bit it was a case of been very careful not to slip on the track. I remember the last time I was here the gravel on the track was very dry and extremely slippery and thought of sliding down. On this trip it wasn’t that bad but we were both very careful any way.
On the way down we were surprised to meet a lady as she walking up, she said didn’t see many people on her regular trips up the hill.
We made it back to the car at 0955 so it was a little over forty minutes to get down. Before we headed off I re hid a movable cache near the car. From there it was another cache and a well-earned coffee at EeePees.
Thank you very much my great friend EeePees for accompanying me and making me stop and enjoy the scenery on the way up and for the coffee after.
The walking distance is 4.5 kms with an ascent of 306 metres from the first gate the time depends on how fit you are but allow at least two hours to get up and back.
Remember This is private property, but walkers are welcome as long as they respect the place. The road is used to service the Telstra/Optus installations at the summit.
Found on the 12th of June 2017 at 0840
After driving to Blackmans Bay to look for and find "GC79AE5 - Boronia Beach" where I covered 2.01 kilometres with 2645 steps and burning 848 calories; I decided to have a go at Herringback on the way home
Quite a walk, so deserves a long log:
As I drove to the parking spot for this cache, the arborists were 'trimming' the old pine trees on the side of Kraus's Road - were there on the way back too; but only had to endure two short stops before being allowed to proceed.
Parked the vehicle, through the gate and on the way. Was surprised to see a small orchard part way up and wondered if they were olive trees.
Had been up this hill before to get Swampy's cache so as I got to the steeper parts was not surprised but still had to stop for a few seconds breathers. I think it was easier this time as I knew what I was in for!
Was watching the weather as it was getting more and more overcast as I ascended; luckily the weather gods were kind and no rain fell during the trip but the wind and chill factor increased the higher I got
The cache was Sainted at 1220hrs
Checked on Swampy's cache and then went roof top to take some photographs - the views are quite specky from on top, but the ladder could be made a bit more secure - Glad EeePees enjoyed his climb to the roof!
Time to descend The walk out was no where as long as was the trip in Left the car 1137hrs and got back to the car at 1320hrs
Nearly got run down by four motorbike riders as they were on their way up and me on the way down - corners in the track are dangerous if walkers and bikers are on the track at the same time.
This walk had me cover 5.14 kilometres (there and back as the crow flies: 2.5km) with 7142 steps burning only 426 calories
The two caches had me cover 7.15km with a total of 7142 steps burning a total 1274 calories
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
Discussion:
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:
According to this definition one might ask if the 'metal disc' on its own as was this one, is a trig point? I prefer doing the TRIGS with the superstructure above the 'metal disc."
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 is definitely on 'top of hill' and the views were unique, difficulty in getting to it is very true in this case as some of the steeper parts certainly required my 4*4 legs to be in low range first gear to keep me moving - some stops required on the way up
These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps:
In this case, the towers would certainly be better survey assistors than that in the ground
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 will be fulfilled when photographs are added.
The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies:
Thank you for the supply as I enjoy the TRIG Caches.
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:
All observations necessary were observed especially making sure the gates were closed properly!
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:
Found the trig easily enough without the trig number so is it really necessary?
Cheers OldSaint
Also found the nearby GC cache too.
Great views although it was a bit cloudy on and off. Took advantage of the access to the adjacent rooftop to enhance the viewing experience.
THANKS