LOUISVILLE POINT ST204LT Triabunna, Tasmania, Australia
By
AlbyDangles on 10-Feb-19. Waypoint TP7900
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 32.686' E147° 54.990' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 575251E 5289329N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 8 m |
| Local Government Area: | Glamorgan-Spring Bay |
/147.9165,-42.544767,14/400x200?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 a navigation light accessable by boat.
Logs
This time I was able to park basically on the waterfront, so wandered around the shoreline to this and the other nearby trig point
It was a little tricky to walk, but otherwise it was fairly easy to make my way around to the trig
Thanks for the trig.
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
My main objective today was to find a cache on Brown Mountain; that done; came to look at the new Trigs in this area
Doing this cache was also fun after ringing a cobber for help
It was Sainted quickly at 1230 hours
It was off to Blue Waters for lunch - Peppered Squid and it was delicious
Thanks for the *FTF*
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
MY FINDS: GCA 4026; GC 3728; TOT 7454
I once again I used my charm and asked for permission to access the foreshore so I could walk along the rocks to the navigation light, that is the trig.
As this area is a little sensitive I would ask that others access the trig by boat.
