Fingal ST1133 Fingal, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 02-Apr-18. Waypoint TP7782
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S41° 38.597' E147° 58.177' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 580748E 5389374N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 257 m |
| Local Government Area: | Break O'Day |
/147.969617,-41.643283,14/400x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiY2F1Z2h0YXR3b3JrIiwiYSI6ImNqa2l4ZzNzMDE5bjgzdm1sZGpuODF1Mm0ifQ.q8YMzVyzDJJlJHHV8EMjwQ)
Description
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.
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.
Addtional Information
Source: Surcom Database and Swampy
http://surcom.dpiw.tas.gov.au/surcom/jsp/site/mark_cont.jsp?cmd=Site%20Summary&id=24401&datum=5
The actual brass marker is located on private property. It is hard to see but is visible from the fence line. Do not cross the fence to claim this trig. There is a red painted bar with a plate in line with the fence which is 12m from the trig. Use this marker to clam your find.
Hints
Qba'g pebff bire gur srapr! |
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Decode |
Logs
through ffffffreeeeeezing, ffffrosty Ffffffingal. Frost on barbed wire fences looks like snow, and there is frost to the tops of the eucalypts here ! Got the obligatory photo together with an identifying item. Well its a Trig I suppose. 
This was quickly spotted as I drove up the road, grabbed the obligatory photo then headed for Scottsdale. TFTTP
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
The trig marker was full of rabbit poo which made for a different photo!
Love this area and have stayed at the Fingal hotel in the past. Sad to see it's not open at the moment and looks like its being renovated.
Found on a trip to the East Coast quick drive by.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache and adding to our geocaching experience.
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Two caches required walking 2.89 kms using 3651 steps and burning 1463 calories
This cache was Sainted at 1320 hours
Following the find, we sat a wee while to enjoy the vistas
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
Both marks are in good condition I was pleased to see that the ground works had not damaged the disk.
Tftc...cheers ST.
Took a while to spot the brass marker from the fence but managed it. There is a marker in line with the fence which is to be used to claim this find.
Thanks to Toolbox for all the driving today!
