Wickham Area CC104 Wickham, Western Australia, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 24-May-18. Waypoint TP7805
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S20° 40.043' E117° 8.668' (WGS 84) |
| 50K 515047E 7714656N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 40 m |
| Local Government Area: | Karratha |
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Description
Wickham North
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
GOLA Source
| Geographical Coordinates | MGA94 Coordinates |
| Horizontal datum : GDA94 | Zone : 50 |
| Latitude : S 20 40 02.57539 | Easting (m) : 515045.136 |
| Longitude : E 117 08 40.00619 | Northing (m) : 7714656.693 |
Logs
This was my second attempt at this one, I came up here yesterday and was right at the top where the trig point is and my phone rang with a job so had to abandon my search to attend the call out
Today I tried a different approach using a better track to get to the safe parking area
The walk up to the top was not difficult but the temp was now in the 40s and it was like walking in a fan forced oven
At the top I got some pics of the trig point then set off to GZ
A quick search revealed the cache in the obvious spot
Log signed, some photos of the view and then it was back down to the cool aircon of the car, phew!
With part of the GC caching team Team Taylor 6.
TFTC great views from here and Mr TT6 drove up
I visited four trigs today, two new ones, one big drive up and one I was not brave enough to drive so walked up (climbed really)
Thanks
Albida
