MT GRAHAM ST952 Freycinet, Tasmania, Australia
By AlbyDangles on 28-Oct-17. Waypoint TP7715

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Type: TrigPoint
Container: Other
Coordinates: S42° 12.695' E148° 19.032' (WGS 84)
  55G 608726E 5325891N (UTM)
Elevation: 560 m
Local Government Area: Glamorgan-Spring Bay

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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 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.

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.

Please open this link http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/?base=2258 before starting your trip.

The trig is a very easy 2 minute walk from the main track with outstanding views over Wineglass Bay and Hazards Beach and a great spot to have a rest.

The trig is a rock cairn.

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07-Dec-23
Mt Graham stop off on the Freycinet loop
 
07-Jun-20
We were doing a three day walk in the area and the Mt Graham saddle was our lunch spot on Day 2. Before lunch we wandered the short distance off the track up to the Mt Graham high point. Looked around for a bit hoping to find a survey mark or something but to no avail. Sort of a rock cairn at the high point at the indicated co-ordinates. Odd sort of trig but anyway.......
 
27-Jan-18
I was on a walk to get some FTFs in the area and made an early morning detour to see if this trig was around.

We left Cooks Beach and walked up to Mt Freycinet before returning to the saddle to try and find one of the FTFs I was after with no luck.
A we got on near the top of Mt Graham we made a bit of a detour to the top and find the trig.

Found on Saturday, 28 October 2017 at 1420

As it's been 3 months since I published this trig and no one has found it I'm claiming a *FTF*
 
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