ROBERTS POINT ST259 Tasmania, Australia
By
AlbyDangles on 24-Feb-19. Waypoint TP7908
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S43° 8.775' E147° 16.843' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 522826E 5222905N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 0 m |
| Local Government Area: | Kingborough |
/147.280717,-43.14625,14/400x200?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:
Access is by walking along the coast line, the best time to do it is at low tide, or by boat.
The trig is ramset nail in concrete base, under centre of old navigation light.
Logs
Required pic has been added to the gallery.
Had little I could do today after dropping Mum at St Johns for dialysis; so used the cache mobile as transport to Kettering
Took the ferry to Bruny as a pedestrian and then made my way to the cache
I Sainted it at 1040 hours
Enjoyed the walk to and from - great scenery as well as some peace and quiet
While at the cache, had a sea eagle fly over the top of me - about ten feet higher than I was - what a great experience
Scared a hell of a lot of roos on the way in
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
My Finds: GCA 4291; GC 3906; TOT 8917
Today walked onto the ferry As I only wanted to find this trig and EeePees cache GC7D19H.
After disembarking the ferry I walked along the rocks to the trig it was a lovely walk as it was low tide, no wind or waves and a sunny clear sky.
The mark was easily found in the centre of the concrete foundation of the old four column navigation beacon, it has since been replaced with a solar powered light.
I also spotted two of the drill hole RMs.
After getting the required photos I returned back to the ferry terminal where I found GC7D19H and then walked back onto the next ferry. Only one and a half hours from and to the car at Kettering.
Found on Sunday, 24 February 2019 1145
