FISHERS POINT ST1016 Southwest, Tasmania, Australia
By AlbyDangles on 03-Feb-18. Waypoint TP7759

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Type: TrigPoint
Container: Other
Coordinates: S43° 34.216' E146° 55.215' (WGS 84)
  55G 493560E 5175851N (UTM)
Elevation: 2 m
Local Government Area: Huon Valley

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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:  there is a brass disc in the top of the concrete base of the navigation light.

Remember to find  GA1840   Fishers Point while your there.

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07-Nov-21
Staying at Southport Mrs T walked to this trig.

The weather was perfect and the sea calm.

Required pic has been added to the gallery.
 
08-Mar-21
At Cockle Creek for a couple of days. Went for a wander along the track to Fishers Point. Nice stroll.
 
25-Feb-18
I had been down along the South Coast track trying to get to a trig on Bare Hill but gave up after taking one hour to walk 150m into the bush.
Once back at the car and after removing all 10 leaches I went for another walk out to Fishers Point to find the cache.
While there I spotted the trig point marker so got the required photos.

Found at 1542 on the 3rd of February 2018
 
11-Feb-18
Toolbox and I left the car park at 0730 and walked out to the point this morning.
Very overcast and a bit windy here today but peaceful enough.
Shafts of sunlight occasionally pierce through the cloud.

Joint *FTF* even though I've been here before!
 
08-Feb-18
Now that this trig has been found and is no longer on the "to be found" list go ahead and log it as you wish.
 
08-Feb-18
Have been here before and am making a claim under the guidelines of Geocaching Australia for Trigs which are not restrictive nor discrimitary by nature
I am not claiming the First to Find, but just a find
Sainted at 0950 hours
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
 
04-Feb-18
If you are logging the FIRST find don't use an old photo.
Please show the date on your GPS please.
Thanks.
 
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