Mount Stuart ST85 Mount Stuart, Tasmania, Australia
By
AlbyDangles on 08-Jan-18. Waypoint TP7751
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 52.454' E147° 17.796' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 524224E 5253108N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 223 m |
| Local Government Area: | Hobart |
/147.2966,-42.874233,14/400x200?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:
The trig is the 15mm dia hole in the top of the water tank that two lines cut through it (the cuts are hard to see).
The trig is in the center of a triangle created by another three holes that that have red paint around them. They are RMs 3,4 and 5 (the paint around RM4 is hard to see).
RM6 (another hole with red paint) can be found a few meters NW from the walk way.
Logs
Been here a few times before but never got around to logging this trig until today. TFTTP!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
Not good views today. Had to look around for a while to find the right marker.
Found whilst caching in the area.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this trig and adding to our geocaching experience.
Tassie Trekkers are now a locationless geocache we have published a 'Geocacher cache' - Travelling Trekkers GA10932 - so if you spot us in your area sign our log book and receive a code word to earn yourself a
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Logged this trig after parking nearby for a GC mystery.
A Smokey day today due to the bushfires.
A Smokey day today due to the bushfires.
I was here just the other day parking for another cache but forgot to check for GCA caches.
It took me a while to work out the right marks despite the diagram (mostly cos I’m thick).
Photo attached - thanks.
It took me a while to work out the right marks despite the diagram (mostly cos I’m thick).
Photo attached - thanks.
out and about with the Rafas to get some GCA caches while the GF was on so that is how important this is
After an afternoon wandering around Knocklofty with RLD4963 and the GeoGSP, made a quick stop here and took the necessary photos.
We have been to the top of this reservoir on a number of occasions but never noticed that it was a trig point and that there were markings. Three photos have been added to the Gallery. Thanks AlbyDangles for identifying and documenting this trig point.
Wandering around Hobart and surrounds tonight, I was hoping to find a nice spot to see the city light and this one certainly answered. Surprised to not find the kind of trig you'd expect, but after checking out a photo in the gallery I realised I was already standing on what remained of the trig. Still got a reasonable evening photo of Hobart, including seeing the lights on at Blundstone Oval.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I am sorry for getting it wrong. 
I have fixed it now. 
My poor excuse is I went and looked for this trig late at night after a big walk up to Collins Cap and Collins Bonnet followed by another walk up on the reserve to get a FTF on Casuarina Bend, so with it been dark and tied I couldn't see the other holes.
I'm sorry it's not an exiting trig but it is a T1 for any one who find's it difficult to find the other trigs I would normally list.
Found on the 7th of January 2018 at 2100
Thanks Swampy for pointing out my mistake.
I have fixed it now. My poor excuse is I went and looked for this trig late at night after a big walk up to Collins Cap and Collins Bonnet followed by another walk up on the reserve to get a FTF on Casuarina Bend, so with it been dark and tied I couldn't see the other holes.
I'm sorry it's not an exiting trig but it is a T1 for any one who find's it difficult to find the other trigs I would normally list.
Found on the 7th of January 2018 at 2100
Thanks Swampy for pointing out my mistake.
Out and about and thought we would head up to take a photo of a couple of holes in a water tank. We found 2 with red circles, the hole Swampy's muggle was pointing to in his photo (at Mr W's feet) and we took our photo in the middle with the gps as identified by Swampy.
Sorry about the lengthy logs. We are currently aiming for a dragon zone virtual verbosity trophy. We have just received the 100 word trophy, so now aiming for the 150 word trophy. For all new GCA cachers, a warning, write a decent log to start with in case you want to get these virtual trophies down the track. Having now passed 2000 GCA finds with a lot of one word logs (on many moveables) makes for a lot of typing now!
We are participating in the States of the Nation games which are currently running from 16 December 2017 until 21 January 2018 and we will try and use this find against one of the scavenges.
States of the Nation is a real and virtual geocaching scavenger hunt where your home state will compete against other Australian states to find and hide geocaches. Over the 5 week course of the game there will be hundreds of scavenges that you can track down, find and convert into points for your state. Some scavenges will be easy. Some scavenges will be tough. Some scavenges may be impossible. Don't despair. You are not competing just for yourself; you are competing as a state.
There will be a number of scavenges released on a weekly basis but each scavenge will remain until the end of the game. This means even if you decide to join the game part way through, the early scavenges are still available for you to claim. Scavenges will require you to find a geocache, hide a geocache, attend an event or do something else completely different. The game focuses on all aspects of geocaching and so all cache types, sizes, terrain and difficulty will be up for scavenging. TrigPoints, Events, History, Virtual, Webcam, Podcache and Locationless geocaches are all scavengable, so you're not just looking for a box under a bush. Each week there will be a mix of physical, non-physical and locationless geocaches so even if you are not in a geocache rich area, use the locationless component of scavenger series to get out, find something to log and gain points for your state. If you watch the scavenges as they are released you might also spot the 'not so hidden' patterns and plan for future weeks of the series.
Hiding geocaches will also be a large part of the scavenger series, but please remember this is a game of geocaching and geocaches that you hide should be long lasting, be of good quality and you should be proud of what you hide. Please avoid hiding a geocache just for the day so your state can find it before you archive it. Geocaches that exist for a short period of time may result in any claims on that geocache being disqualified. Play creatively, but also play fairly. More geocachers hiding more geocaches makes for more geocaching fun.
Go Tassie, Go Tassie, Go Tassie, Go Tassie Go Tassie Go Tassie Go Tassie
The States of the Nation games have helped boost our dragon zone points and we have achieved a few milestone trophies as well.
Have you joined a clan? Enhance your geocaching experience by joining a clan and being a part of the Dragon Zone. Choose a team Clan Griffin , Clan Phoenix , Clan Cerberus or Clan Minotaur . Earn trophies and rise through the ranks from Dragon Fodder to Ruler of the Universe.
whitewebbs are now a geocache themselves as we have published a 'Geocacher cache' GA10805 - Where's whitewebbs? - so if you spot us out and about in the field sign our log book and receive a code word to earn yourself a smiley.
Sorry about the lengthy logs. We are currently aiming for a dragon zone virtual verbosity trophy. We have just received the 100 word trophy, so now aiming for the 150 word trophy. For all new GCA cachers, a warning, write a decent log to start with in case you want to get these virtual trophies down the track. Having now passed 2000 GCA finds with a lot of one word logs (on many moveables) makes for a lot of typing now!
We are participating in the States of the Nation games which are currently running from 16 December 2017 until 21 January 2018 and we will try and use this find against one of the scavenges.
States of the Nation is a real and virtual geocaching scavenger hunt where your home state will compete against other Australian states to find and hide geocaches. Over the 5 week course of the game there will be hundreds of scavenges that you can track down, find and convert into points for your state. Some scavenges will be easy. Some scavenges will be tough. Some scavenges may be impossible. Don't despair. You are not competing just for yourself; you are competing as a state.
There will be a number of scavenges released on a weekly basis but each scavenge will remain until the end of the game. This means even if you decide to join the game part way through, the early scavenges are still available for you to claim. Scavenges will require you to find a geocache, hide a geocache, attend an event or do something else completely different. The game focuses on all aspects of geocaching and so all cache types, sizes, terrain and difficulty will be up for scavenging. TrigPoints, Events, History, Virtual, Webcam, Podcache and Locationless geocaches are all scavengable, so you're not just looking for a box under a bush. Each week there will be a mix of physical, non-physical and locationless geocaches so even if you are not in a geocache rich area, use the locationless component of scavenger series to get out, find something to log and gain points for your state. If you watch the scavenges as they are released you might also spot the 'not so hidden' patterns and plan for future weeks of the series.
Hiding geocaches will also be a large part of the scavenger series, but please remember this is a game of geocaching and geocaches that you hide should be long lasting, be of good quality and you should be proud of what you hide. Please avoid hiding a geocache just for the day so your state can find it before you archive it. Geocaches that exist for a short period of time may result in any claims on that geocache being disqualified. Play creatively, but also play fairly. More geocachers hiding more geocaches makes for more geocaching fun.
Go Tassie, Go Tassie, Go Tassie, Go Tassie Go Tassie Go Tassie Go Tassie
The States of the Nation games have helped boost our dragon zone points and we have achieved a few milestone trophies as well.
Have you joined a clan? Enhance your geocaching experience by joining a clan and being a part of the Dragon Zone. Choose a team Clan Griffin
, Clan Phoenix , Clan Cerberus or Clan Minotaur . Earn trophies and rise through the ranks from Dragon Fodder to Ruler of the Universe. whitewebbs are now a geocache themselves as we have published a 'Geocacher cache' GA10805 - Where's whitewebbs? - so if you spot us out and about in the field sign our log book and receive a code word to earn yourself a smiley.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Hi Alby
After four hectic days: Bowls on Saturday, played cricket at Castle Forbes Bay on Sunday, mowed the lawns and grocery shopping Monday; it continued today with a trip to St Helens to have a boat trip tomorrow out of Binalong Bay.
With the “State of the Nation” Scavenger Hunt in full swing; a detour for this cache was well in order.
Weather:
An overcast day at Huonville and with rain threatening – sixteen degrees here. While looking for this cache it was sixteen degrees Celsius on Mt Stuart. Upon arrival at St Helens it was eighteen degrees and absolutely bucketing down with rain; thunder cracking over head.
Travel:
Drove from Huonville to Mt Stuart, a distance of 42.7 kilometres.
For the day, it took 1317 steps burning 964 calories to cover a total of 1.13 kilometres to find the cache and do one or two other small activities .By the time we got to St Helens, we had travelled 298 kilometres.
TP7751 “Mt Stuart ST85”
On our way to St Helens, we detoured to find this cache
The cache was Sainted at 0930 hours.
Walked out onto the water tank alias the Mt Stuart Lookout and looked for the “trig.” The GPS had me settle in the middle of the tank; not right! Then I found a small hole with a red circle around it; but according to Swampy, still not the right hole. Looked a little wider and found another hole which looked to be the right location for the “TRIG” Who is right AlbyDangles or Swampy? I will let my photographs of each make the decision. Mind you, two holes in the top of a water container is or isn’t a trig? No beacon or other structure; one can only guess – still it was GREAT FUN!!
The views of Hobart and the surrounds were great.
The walk to make the find on this cache and return to the car saw me expend 670 calories over a distance of 0.53 kilometres using 670 steps.
All the protocols were completed and it was time to head up the highway and continue our trip to St Helens.
Really enjoyed the exercise and being on top of the water tanks - THANK YOU.
TFTC, the views and cheers
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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:
This “trig” certainly does not fit the above definition as two or one hole in the top of a water reserve does not have a black disc on top of four metal legs or concrete pillar, resembling a navigation beacon nor is there a metal disc, which is located directly below the centre point of the tripod or on top of the pillar itself. However, it was still fun to find especially as two seasoned cachers were discussing which was the right hole.
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 on top of the hill but part way up with great views and was easy 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:
Probably suited this purpose well.
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:
Qualified as a log because the guidelines were adhered to and a description of my journey was given above.
The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies:
This cache is listed as a trig as per the original list – sourced from the same data and contains no inaccuracies as far as I can tell.
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 laws and regulations were followed in finding this cache.
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:
Can’t add to or take away from the cache as I enjoyed the find immensely and this discussion has been fun too!
PURPOSE FOR FINDING THE CACHE:
This cache will be used as part of the States of the Nation games currently running from 16 December 2017 until 21 January 2018. As the new caches have so many options, a decision will be made as to which scavenge to use it against. It is nice to have a choice. Thanks.
States of the Nation is a real and virtual geocaching scavenger hunt where your home state will compete against other Australian states to find and hide geocaches. Over the 5 week course of the game there will be hundreds of scavenges that you can track down, find and convert into points for your state. Some scavenges will be easy. Some scavenges will be tough. Some scavenges may be impossible. Don't despair. You are not competing just for yourself; you are competing as a state.
There will be a number of scavenges released on a weekly basis but each scavenge will remain until the end of the game. This means even if you decide to join the game part way through, the early scavenges are still available for you to claim. Scavenges will require you to find a geocache, hide a geocache, attend an event or do something else completely different. The game focuses on all aspects of geocaching and so all cache types, sizes, terrain and difficulty will be up for scavenging. TrigPoints, Events, History, Virtual, Webcam, Podcache and Locationless geocaches are all scavengable, so you're not just looking for a box under a bush. Each week there will be a mix of physical, non-physical and locationless geocaches so even if you are not in a geocache rich area, use the locationless component of scavenger series to get out, find something to log and gain points for your state. If you watch the scavenges as they are released you might also spot the 'not so hidden' patterns and plan for future weeks of the series.
Hiding geocaches will also be a large part of the scavenger series, but please remember this is a game of geocaching and geocaches that you hide should be long lasting, be of good quality and you should be proud of what you hide. Please avoid hiding a geocache just for the day so your state can find it before you archive it. Geocaches that exist for a short period of time may result in any claims on that geocache being disqualified. Play creatively, but also play fairly. More geocachers hiding more geocaches makes for more geocaching fun.
If you’re not participating, get into the game and help Tassie come first please.
These caches will also help collect points for the Dragonzone Game.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
After four hectic days: Bowls on Saturday, played cricket at Castle Forbes Bay on Sunday, mowed the lawns and grocery shopping Monday; it continued today with a trip to St Helens to have a boat trip tomorrow out of Binalong Bay.
With the “State of the Nation” Scavenger Hunt in full swing; a detour for this cache was well in order.
Weather:
An overcast day at Huonville and with rain threatening – sixteen degrees here. While looking for this cache it was sixteen degrees Celsius on Mt Stuart. Upon arrival at St Helens it was eighteen degrees and absolutely bucketing down with rain; thunder cracking over head.
Travel:
Drove from Huonville to Mt Stuart, a distance of 42.7 kilometres.
For the day, it took 1317 steps burning 964 calories to cover a total of 1.13 kilometres to find the cache and do one or two other small activities .By the time we got to St Helens, we had travelled 298 kilometres.
TP7751 “Mt Stuart ST85”
On our way to St Helens, we detoured to find this cache
The cache was Sainted at 0930 hours.
Walked out onto the water tank alias the Mt Stuart Lookout and looked for the “trig.” The GPS had me settle in the middle of the tank; not right! Then I found a small hole with a red circle around it; but according to Swampy, still not the right hole. Looked a little wider and found another hole which looked to be the right location for the “TRIG” Who is right AlbyDangles or Swampy? I will let my photographs of each make the decision. Mind you, two holes in the top of a water container is or isn’t a trig? No beacon or other structure; one can only guess – still it was GREAT FUN!!
The views of Hobart and the surrounds were great.
The walk to make the find on this cache and return to the car saw me expend 670 calories over a distance of 0.53 kilometres using 670 steps.
All the protocols were completed and it was time to head up the highway and continue our trip to St Helens.
Really enjoyed the exercise and being on top of the water tanks - THANK YOU.
TFTC, the views and cheers
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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:
This “trig” certainly does not fit the above definition as two or one hole in the top of a water reserve does not have a black disc on top of four metal legs or concrete pillar, resembling a navigation beacon nor is there a metal disc, which is located directly below the centre point of the tripod or on top of the pillar itself. However, it was still fun to find especially as two seasoned cachers were discussing which was the right hole.
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 on top of the hill but part way up with great views and was easy 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:
Probably suited this purpose well.
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:
Qualified as a log because the guidelines were adhered to and a description of my journey was given above.
The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies:
This cache is listed as a trig as per the original list – sourced from the same data and contains no inaccuracies as far as I can tell.
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 laws and regulations were followed in finding this cache.
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:
Can’t add to or take away from the cache as I enjoyed the find immensely and this discussion has been fun too!
PURPOSE FOR FINDING THE CACHE:
This cache will be used as part of the States of the Nation games currently running from 16 December 2017 until 21 January 2018. As the new caches have so many options, a decision will be made as to which scavenge to use it against. It is nice to have a choice. Thanks.
States of the Nation is a real and virtual geocaching scavenger hunt where your home state will compete against other Australian states to find and hide geocaches. Over the 5 week course of the game there will be hundreds of scavenges that you can track down, find and convert into points for your state. Some scavenges will be easy. Some scavenges will be tough. Some scavenges may be impossible. Don't despair. You are not competing just for yourself; you are competing as a state.
There will be a number of scavenges released on a weekly basis but each scavenge will remain until the end of the game. This means even if you decide to join the game part way through, the early scavenges are still available for you to claim. Scavenges will require you to find a geocache, hide a geocache, attend an event or do something else completely different. The game focuses on all aspects of geocaching and so all cache types, sizes, terrain and difficulty will be up for scavenging. TrigPoints, Events, History, Virtual, Webcam, Podcache and Locationless geocaches are all scavengable, so you're not just looking for a box under a bush. Each week there will be a mix of physical, non-physical and locationless geocaches so even if you are not in a geocache rich area, use the locationless component of scavenger series to get out, find something to log and gain points for your state. If you watch the scavenges as they are released you might also spot the 'not so hidden' patterns and plan for future weeks of the series.
Hiding geocaches will also be a large part of the scavenger series, but please remember this is a game of geocaching and geocaches that you hide should be long lasting, be of good quality and you should be proud of what you hide. Please avoid hiding a geocache just for the day so your state can find it before you archive it. Geocaches that exist for a short period of time may result in any claims on that geocache being disqualified. Play creatively, but also play fairly. More geocachers hiding more geocaches makes for more geocaching fun.
If you’re not participating, get into the game and help Tassie come first please.
These caches will also help collect points for the Dragonzone Game.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
Rated: for Overall Experience
I dunno Alby.
The notification came through whilst I was logging Knocklofty ST41 so I thought who needs dinner?
Drove around here expecting the gate to be closed but it wasn't!
Located the required hole in the tank and logged on site. So here it is!
But wait! I quickly checked Surcom and found the actual trig is the grooved hole (next to my GPS and the 3rd hole for the tripod is being pointed to by the passing muggle (thanks - I think he thought I was totally nuts!)
So there you have it.
The notification came through whilst I was logging Knocklofty ST41 so I thought who needs dinner?
Drove around here expecting the gate to be closed but it wasn't!
Located the required hole in the tank and logged on site. So here it is!
But wait! I quickly checked Surcom and found the actual trig is the grooved hole (next to my GPS and the 3rd hole for the tripod is being pointed to by the passing muggle (thanks - I think he thought I was totally nuts!)
So there you have it.
