Logs for darsenator
20-Oct-18
Visited whilst in the area.
Very easy to locate (Family friendly) with parking available.
This is literally a 'Drive To' GeoCache.
SMES website has named this geolocale [MANDURANG PM 182].
https://maps.land.vic.gov.au/lassi/SmesUI.jsp
UTM: E258681.807 N5921310.520
Latitude: -36° 49' 23.9544"
Longitude: 144° 17' 39.7100"
Very easy to locate (Family friendly) with parking available.
This is literally a 'Drive To' GeoCache.
SMES website has named this geolocale [MANDURANG PM 182].
https://maps.land.vic.gov.au/lassi/SmesUI.jsp
UTM: E258681.807 N5921310.520
Latitude: -36° 49' 23.9544"
Longitude: 144° 17' 39.7100"
29-May-18
Decided to make the drive out and visit this trig during my day off work.
Nice easy short hike from the entrance at "BROWNE LN" within vicinity of 'ESTA-Emergency Marker-NPP503'.
Amazing views..well worth the drive.
The base of the trig is covered in overgrown shrub so I was not keen to ruffle around it in-case some slithery friends objected!!
Nice easy short hike from the entrance at "BROWNE LN" within vicinity of 'ESTA-Emergency Marker-NPP503'.
Amazing views..well worth the drive.
The base of the trig is covered in overgrown shrub so I was not keen to ruffle around it in-case some slithery friends objected!!
11-Dec-17
Located this trig whilst doing a loop hike within the "Lerderderg State Park"
My hike started from "Razorback Track", descended and then progressed along the river, visited the "Ah Kow mine" and then slogged up the steep "Ah Kow track"...
Towards the end of the hike, I could see the tower and after a gruelling uphill walk I got to this trig.
Great views...alternatively I could have simply driven up to this trig at the start of the day...but I'm a sucker for punishment...
This is a family friendly hike.
My hike started from "Razorback Track", descended and then progressed along the river, visited the "Ah Kow mine" and then slogged up the steep "Ah Kow track"...
Towards the end of the hike, I could see the tower and after a gruelling uphill walk I got to this trig.
Great views...alternatively I could have simply driven up to this trig at the start of the day...but I'm a sucker for punishment...
This is a family friendly hike.
18-Apr-17
Archived this trig as it was already listed as per below
http://geocaching.com.au/cache/tp1775
http://geocaching.com.au/cache/tp1775
17-Apr-17
Located on a overcast and cool day.
I stopped to take photos and when I turned around I spotted it hiding in the scrub
I stopped to take photos and when I turned around I spotted it hiding in the scrub
08-Apr-17
Great location
Easy to find, but did spend some time cleaning it up and placing rocks on top of the trig-plate so it's in better condition for future cachers.
Easy to find, but did spend some time cleaning it up and placing rocks on top of the trig-plate so it's in better condition for future cachers.
Gave the trig disc a brushing and clean and covered it with rocks as grass had grown over the top.
22-Jan-17
Easy to find Trig-station on top of a grassy open summit
Amazing panoramic views
Mt Toorongo fire-tower can be seeing in the distance.
Amazing panoramic views
Mt Toorongo fire-tower can be seeing in the distance.
Trig was a bit tricky to find as it was buried below ground level but perseverance rewarded.
Easy drive to "Trig-Disc" with a stamped ID value "71501"
Look for a blue metal marker pole.
Look for a blue metal marker pole.
31-Oct-16
Was a cold day but the scenery made up for it
Completed the "Summit Loop Walk"
This is definitely one of the easier summits to be walked and very family friendly.
Completed the "Summit Loop Walk"
This is definitely one of the easier summits to be walked and very family friendly.
22-Oct-16
Located after nearly 90 minutes of probing but perseverance rewarded.
Orange tape on barb wired fence tied to assist with future spotters.
Orange tape on barb wired fence tied to assist with future spotters.
08-Oct-16
Ascended via "Staircase Spur Track" and descended via "Eskdale Spur Track"
Epic experience with the most perfect weather possible.
Plenty of snow once beyond the treeline and was even able to stand above ski poles at one point.
Panoramic views including visible summit of "Mt Feathertop"
Well worth the slog up the steep tracks
Epic experience with the most perfect weather possible.
Plenty of snow once beyond the treeline and was even able to stand above ski poles at one point.
Panoramic views including visible summit of "Mt Feathertop"
Well worth the slog up the steep tracks
12-Sep-16
Located on a rainy Gippsland day.
Easy drive to trig.
Gave the trig a nice scrub and clean and it came up nicely.
Easy drive to trig.
Gave the trig a nice scrub and clean and it came up nicely.
03-Sep-16
Located on a wet and cold day of spring 
Trig plate scrubbed up nicely after some elbow grease.
Trig plate scrubbed up nicely after some elbow grease.
28-Aug-16
Decided to archive this one for the reason below. Exclamation
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Benchmarks/Survey Marks
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height.
A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point.
There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/survey-marks around Australia.
As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database. There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities. There are location-less cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Benchmarks/Survey Marks
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height.
A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point.
There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/survey-marks around Australia.
As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database. There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities. There are location-less cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks
27-Aug-16
Cached whilst hiking in the area.
Steep terrain is rewarded with the panoramic views.
Thoroughly enjoyed.
Steep terrain is rewarded with the panoramic views.
Thoroughly enjoyed.
20-Aug-16
Decided to archive this one for the reason below. 
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Benchmarks/Survey Marks
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height.
A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point.
There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/survey-marks around Australia.
As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database. There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities. There are location-less cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Benchmarks/Survey Marks
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height.
A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point.
There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/survey-marks around Australia.
As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database. There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities. There are location-less cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks
This trig is inside a private property (barb wire fenced area) and is not even visible from the main "Callegnie South Rd" which is a narrow-single lane dirt track.
Parked car at UTM 55H 0466313 5752874 which left me at the following bearing/distance but even from this point the cache is nowhere to be seen.
135m distance from road to Trig
332 Degrees (Magnetic)
Recommending that this Virtual-Cache be archived.
Could possibly be a round-survey marker(disc) type of trig-point at ground level (as opposed to a trig-station).
Parked car at UTM 55H 0466313 5752874 which left me at the following bearing/distance but even from this point the cache is nowhere to be seen.
135m distance from road to Trig
332 Degrees (Magnetic)
Recommending that this Virtual-Cache be archived.
Could possibly be a round-survey marker(disc) type of trig-point at ground level (as opposed to a trig-station).
Have literally driven past it many times in the past (completely oblivious to its presence).
The metal poles are used more in rural areas (sometimes they're orange tipped points and other times they're light blue or even dark blue tipped).
Family friendly trig, just watch for fast moving traffic in both directions.
(Don't leave kids/pets unattended)
The metal poles are used more in rural areas (sometimes they're orange tipped points and other times they're light blue or even dark blue tipped).
Family friendly trig, just watch for fast moving traffic in both directions.
(Don't leave kids/pets unattended)
Decided to archive this one for the reason below.
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Benchmarks/Survey Marks
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height.
A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point.
There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/survey-marks around Australia.
As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database. There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities. There are location-less cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Benchmarks/Survey Marks
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height.
A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point.
There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/survey-marks around Australia.
As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database. There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities. There are location-less cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks
Decided to archive this one for the reason below.
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Benchmarks/Survey Marks
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height.
A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point.
There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/survey-marks around Australia.
As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database.
There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities.
There are location-less cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Benchmarks/Survey Marks
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height.
A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point.
There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/survey-marks around Australia.
As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database.
There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities.
There are location-less cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks
Arrived within 208 meters / 115 Degrees (UTM 55 H 427168 5792580) whilst parked on "Russell Creek Rd".
The trig is located inside a lock gated private property.
At the time I didn't see anyone inside the property so I've resigned to marking this one as Did-Not-Find due to not being able to visually spot the trig from a distance.
The trig is located inside a lock gated private property.
At the time I didn't see anyone inside the property so I've resigned to marking this one as Did-Not-Find due to not being able to visually spot the trig from a distance.
Decided to archive this one for the reason below.
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Benchmarks/Survey Marks
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height.
A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point.
There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/survey-marks around Australia.
As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database. There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities. There are location-less cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Benchmarks/Survey Marks
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height.
A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point.
There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/survey-marks around Australia.
As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database. There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities. There are location-less cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks
Decided to archive this one for the reason below
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Benchmarks/Survey Marks
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height.
A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point.
There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/survey-marks around Australia.
As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database. There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities. There are location-less cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Benchmarks/Survey Marks
A benchmark/survey mark is a bronze disc which is also used by surveyors and are either points of known location (latitude/longitude) or height.
A trig point will always be associated with a survey mark, however survey marks can be independent of a trig point.
There are many (in the hundreds of thousands) of benchmarks/survey-marks around Australia.
As this is the case, it was decided only to list actual trig points, rather than add hundreds of thousands of listings into the database. There is another option, however, for people whom wish to log such entities. There are location-less cache categories for almost all states for logging state survey marks
18-Aug-16
Located whilst geocaching in the area.
Great pano~ views of Gippsland.
Long grass did make it tricky to find the marker, but perseverance got me the cache.
Great pano~ views of Gippsland.
Long grass did make it tricky to find the marker, but perseverance got me the cache.
15-Aug-16
Survey marker is located off "Seymour Rd" which is a good condition 2WD-gravel country road.
Park where you can find a spot (but take care to not get bogged if in a 2WD vehicle).
The marker was hidden with overgrown grass and it took a while to locate the marker, but perseverance prevailed. Mr. Green
Consider wearing gaiters as the long grass can hide some unexpected slithering surprises and a few strands of "Blackberry" to avoid.
(just something to be mindful if taking the kids along).
Park where you can find a spot (but take care to not get bogged if in a 2WD vehicle).
The marker was hidden with overgrown grass and it took a while to locate the marker, but perseverance prevailed. Mr. Green
Consider wearing gaiters as the long grass can hide some unexpected slithering surprises and a few strands of "Blackberry" to avoid.
(just something to be mindful if taking the kids along).
13-Aug-16
Located whilst hiking to the summit of "Mt Little Joe,Warburton"
Parking available at "Old Warburton Rd"
Look for sign "Back Stairs Track To Warburton"
Walk towards the locked gate (Don't take the left track as it will take you away from the summit and the trig).
After a short 5-10 minute walk, there will be a side track which is very steep but flattens out on approach to the summit for a nice gentle walk toward the summit and trig.
Parking available at "Old Warburton Rd"
Look for sign "Back Stairs Track To Warburton"
Walk towards the locked gate (Don't take the left track as it will take you away from the summit and the trig).
After a short 5-10 minute walk, there will be a side track which is very steep but flattens out on approach to the summit for a nice gentle walk toward the summit and trig.
09-Aug-16
Easy drive to trig
Located on "OLD GRAND RIDGE RD"
Sealed roads most of the way and good 2WD fire-trail track for the last section (if approached from town of "Gormondale")
The trig itself is inside a private farming property but at the time the gate was open and the farmer was friendly when I advised that I was just admiring the view (which was true).
If the gate is locked when you visit, probably best to take a photo from outside as part of the fencing is 'electrified'.
The cows didn't seem too impressed with me being there and kept "mooing" at me.
You'll know you're getting close when you can see the 'transmission towers'.
Located on "OLD GRAND RIDGE RD"
Sealed roads most of the way and good 2WD fire-trail track for the last section (if approached from town of "Gormondale")
The trig itself is inside a private farming property but at the time the gate was open and the farmer was friendly when I advised that I was just admiring the view (which was true).
If the gate is locked when you visit, probably best to take a photo from outside as part of the fencing is 'electrified'.
The cows didn't seem too impressed with me being there and kept "mooing" at me.
You'll know you're getting close when you can see the 'transmission towers'.
- Found on an afternoon of "geocaching" in the Yallourn area.
- Family friendly/easy drive to trig with rewarding views.
- Family friendly/easy drive to trig with rewarding views.
05-Aug-16
*****First-To-Find*****
-Parked car on side of the road close to UTM: 55H 0446617 5735196
-There's a low height metal fence which can be easily walked over (I did not see any signage regarding property being private/restricted).
-From this point it's a "650 meter"walk in a North/East direction to the trig, should take between 10-15 minutes to reach.
-Easy going walk along grassy path with varied terrain.
-Great views of "Wilson's Prom" and the Wind-Mills
-lovely spot indeed.
-Dirt roads leading to the trig may be slippery when wet.
-AWD/4WD vehicles recommended if wet.
-2WD should be ok when dry(no major pot holes or ruts).
-Logging trucks use the roads (UHF-28).
-Recommend to call out "Full/Empty" when passing each kilometer marker.
-Parked car on side of the road close to UTM: 55H 0446617 5735196
-There's a low height metal fence which can be easily walked over (I did not see any signage regarding property being private/restricted).
-From this point it's a "650 meter"walk in a North/East direction to the trig, should take between 10-15 minutes to reach.
-Easy going walk along grassy path with varied terrain.
-Great views of "Wilson's Prom" and the Wind-Mills
-lovely spot indeed.
-Dirt roads leading to the trig may be slippery when wet.
-AWD/4WD vehicles recommended if wet.
-2WD should be ok when dry(no major pot holes or ruts).
-Logging trucks use the roads (UHF-28).
-Recommend to call out "Full/Empty" when passing each kilometer marker.
29-Jul-16
Nearest road is "Fairbrothes Rd" which is just off the "Grand Ridge Rd".
There is a sign which relates to road being used by logging trucks with a notice to "keep out unless authorized".
I got lucky as a tipper truck arrived and the driver advised that it's ok to go in if there are no logging trucks entering/exiting.
The road has some narrow/blind spots, so i chose to walk it instead.
-Trig is located in private property and my photos show the closest I was able to legally get.
-Great views so certainly worth stopping.
There is a sign which relates to road being used by logging trucks with a notice to "keep out unless authorized".
I got lucky as a tipper truck arrived and the driver advised that it's ok to go in if there are no logging trucks entering/exiting.
The road has some narrow/blind spots, so i chose to walk it instead.
-Trig is located in private property and my photos show the closest I was able to legally get.
-Great views so certainly worth stopping.
Reached summit at 14:40pm
Family friendly/easy drive to GeoCache
Quadripod Trig-station with round vanes.
Superb views towards "Wilsons Promontory" and Wind-Mills.
Plaque located to the right on summit.
Weather conditions were unfortunately wet/cold/windy for this visit.
Will definitely revisit with better weather.
Tracks Conditions/Recommendations
4WD/AWD in the wet (4H engaged on certain sections).
2WD only if tracks are dry and vehicle has good clearance.
A few pot-holes to avoid but none that were too bad and no ruts.
Lots of sticks/tree bark on the tracks, so be prepared to remove if you hear them dragging along.
The tracks leading to the summit are wide fire-trail used by logging trucks.
UHF-28 used by logging-trucks.
Family friendly/easy drive to GeoCache
Quadripod Trig-station with round vanes.
Superb views towards "Wilsons Promontory" and Wind-Mills.
Plaque located to the right on summit.
Weather conditions were unfortunately wet/cold/windy for this visit.
Will definitely revisit with better weather.
Tracks Conditions/Recommendations
4WD/AWD in the wet (4H engaged on certain sections).
2WD only if tracks are dry and vehicle has good clearance.
A few pot-holes to avoid but none that were too bad and no ruts.
Lots of sticks/tree bark on the tracks, so be prepared to remove if you hear them dragging along.
The tracks leading to the summit are wide fire-trail used by logging trucks.
UHF-28 used by logging-trucks.
19-Jul-16
Found at 14:35pm
This trig is within 100 meters from the summit of "Mount Hooghly".
Trig has definitely seen better days (don't want to assume vandalism but looks highly likely)!
The tracks leading up towards the trig are 4WD recommended,as the ground would get very slippery when wet and some of the ruts are nearly knee deep.
Parking is available at bottom of "Jeeralong West Rd/"Perrys Rd"
I did drove on a bit further and parked just before a unnamed side track and chose to walk the short distance to the trig.
*Phone reception is good in the area.
* Mt Tassie Transmission towers are visible from the trig and views are very panoramic.
Refer to photo gallery !
This trig is within 100 meters from the summit of "Mount Hooghly".
Trig has definitely seen better days (don't want to assume vandalism but looks highly likely)!
The tracks leading up towards the trig are 4WD recommended,as the ground would get very slippery when wet and some of the ruts are nearly knee deep.
Parking is available at bottom of "Jeeralong West Rd/"Perrys Rd"
I did drove on a bit further and parked just before a unnamed side track and chose to walk the short distance to the trig.
*Phone reception is good in the area.
* Mt Tassie Transmission towers are visible from the trig and views are very panoramic.
Refer to photo gallery !
18-Jul-16
Found while in the area searching for another nearby trig
Easy drive by trig
Located on behind barb-wired fence which implies private-property
Main road leading to the trig-station is the "Grand Ridge Rd/C484" and it's a wide-fire trail road used by logging trucks (UHF-24)
Approached this trig from "Gormondale" area via the "Hyland Hwy/C482.
* keep an eye out for logging trucks using the "Grand Ridge Rd"
Easy drive by trig
Located on behind barb-wired fence which implies private-property
Main road leading to the trig-station is the "Grand Ridge Rd/C484" and it's a wide-fire trail road used by logging trucks (UHF-24)
Approached this trig from "Gormondale" area via the "Hyland Hwy/C482.
* keep an eye out for logging trucks using the "Grand Ridge Rd"
Nice easy drive to trig
located on "Grand Ridge Rd/C484" which at location of trig is a wide-fire trail rd
Approached this trig from "Gormondale" area via the "Hyland Hwy/C482.
* keep an eye out for logging trucks using the "Grand Ridge Rd"
* Logging trucks will be using UHF-24
located on "Grand Ridge Rd/C484" which at location of trig is a wide-fire trail rd
Approached this trig from "Gormondale" area via the "Hyland Hwy/C482.
* keep an eye out for logging trucks using the "Grand Ridge Rd"
* Logging trucks will be using UHF-24
17-Jul-16
Removed FTF status as I had not realized the previous cacher had just simply logged the entry much later after finding it
So I'm doing the right thing and handing back the status of "FTF" to the rightful owner.
- Drove past Walhalla township and continued on "Walhalla Rd" until reaching "Mormon Town Track" (look out for sign "Baw Baw National Park")
- Parked just before "Mormon Town Track"
- Walked along "Mormon Town Track" for roughly 2KMs
- Great photo moments to be had with views towards the "Thomson Reservoir"
- look out for a unique tree in the area (refer to photo gallery) as shortly afterwards there will be an goat-track which leads towards the trig in an almost straight line (<10 minute easy light scrub walk)
* "Mormon Town Track" can also be started from the "Thomson River Bridge".
** This option will result in more up-hill walking and is very very steep.
*** The one advantage is in that it's not as far in to drive.
* The approach I took (Mormon Town Track/Walhalla Rd intersection)was the easier going option with minimal up-hill walking and shorter walking distance too
** The one disadvantage will be a further driving distance along a rough ascending fire trail which may not be suitable for all cars.
"Mormon Town Track" is subject to seasonal-closures with a locked gate from "June 15th - October 31st"
So I'm doing the right thing and handing back the status of "FTF" to the rightful owner.
- Drove past Walhalla township and continued on "Walhalla Rd" until reaching "Mormon Town Track" (look out for sign "Baw Baw National Park")
- Parked just before "Mormon Town Track"
- Walked along "Mormon Town Track" for roughly 2KMs
- Great photo moments to be had with views towards the "Thomson Reservoir"
- look out for a unique tree in the area (refer to photo gallery) as shortly afterwards there will be an goat-track which leads towards the trig in an almost straight line (<10 minute easy light scrub walk)
* "Mormon Town Track" can also be started from the "Thomson River Bridge".
** This option will result in more up-hill walking and is very very steep.
*** The one advantage is in that it's not as far in to drive.
* The approach I took (Mormon Town Track/Walhalla Rd intersection)was the easier going option with minimal up-hill walking and shorter walking distance too
** The one disadvantage will be a further driving distance along a rough ascending fire trail which may not be suitable for all cars.
"Mormon Town Track" is subject to seasonal-closures with a locked gate from "June 15th - October 31st" 15-Jul-16
Found at 14:15pm
Chose the track to the right which is off the main-track. (Refer to gallery photo of track intersection with an arrow).
Walk along this track for a couple of minutes and then turn left into the scrub and the trig will be within 50 meters.
The trig may not be visibly obvious from the main track due to regrowth, but seek and you will find.
Chose the track to the right which is off the main-track. (Refer to gallery photo of track intersection with an arrow).
Walk along this track for a couple of minutes and then turn left into the scrub and the trig will be within 50 meters.
The trig may not be visibly obvious from the main track due to regrowth, but seek and you will find.
found at 11:25am
Drove across the reservoir main access rd, turned right into Walhalla rd and parked just before the start of "Beardmores Track" which is just after a historical marker on Walhalla rd.
"Beardmores Track" is recommended only for 4WD vehicles as it's very steep and rough with semi-deep ruts and water holes.
From the start of the track to the trig it's mainly downhill...which means a lot of uphill for the return, but the reward is within the great photo moments that present themselves along the way when walking towards the trig.
The gallery has a photo with an arrow which points to a location on the main access rd on the reservoir side.
At that point the trig will/should be visible.
Look out if for the power-pole which is opposite the trig.
Drove across the reservoir main access rd, turned right into Walhalla rd and parked just before the start of "Beardmores Track" which is just after a historical marker on Walhalla rd.
"Beardmores Track" is recommended only for 4WD vehicles as it's very steep and rough with semi-deep ruts and water holes.
From the start of the track to the trig it's mainly downhill...which means a lot of uphill for the return, but the reward is within the great photo moments that present themselves along the way when walking towards the trig.
The gallery has a photo with an arrow which points to a location on the main access rd on the reservoir side.
At that point the trig will/should be visible.
Look out if for the power-pole which is opposite the trig.
09-Jul-16
**** First To Find ****
Found whilst driving along "Purvis Rd" in "Yallourn" area.
I was able to park the car just before corner of "Fernlea Rd".
Trig is behind a barb wired fence which would imply private property but it's easily seen from the roadside and you'll be just shy of 3 meters from the trig when standing outside the fence line.
UTM: 55H 0441463 5776889
Elevation: 181m
Found whilst driving along "Purvis Rd" in "Yallourn" area.
I was able to park the car just before corner of "Fernlea Rd".
Trig is behind a barb wired fence which would imply private property but it's easily seen from the roadside and you'll be just shy of 3 meters from the trig when standing outside the fence line.
UTM: 55H 0441463 5776889
Elevation: 181m
********** First To Find **********
From MOE, drove along "Walhalla Rd/C466" and turned left into "Tanjil Brend Rd"
* "Tanjil Bren Rd" = (2WD wide fire trail-good condition)
Drove along "Tanjil Bren Rd" for approx 8.5 KMs until reaching "Stuart Mine Rd"
Turned left into "Stuart Mine Rd"
* "Stuart Mine Rd" is a narrow single car bush-track (not recommended for standaRd sedan-height/2WD vehicles)
Drove along "Stuart Mine Rd" for approx 5.3 KMs until reaching "Mt Carmel Rd".
Turned left into "Mt Carmel Rd" and drove for approx 1.2 KMs until reaching "Tower Rd".
* "Tower Rd" has a pad-locked gate,but there are no signs to say it's private property...etc...so I proceeded through (on foot).
After a short and pleasant walk of approx 825m along this road, the fire-tower and Trig become visible.
* I'm sure there are many other ways to approach this geocache,but I'm just sharing my experience (given the circumstances and road-conditions).
** UHF-24 used by logging trucks.
From MOE, drove along "Walhalla Rd/C466" and turned left into "Tanjil Brend Rd"
* "Tanjil Bren Rd" = (2WD wide fire trail-good condition)
Drove along "Tanjil Bren Rd" for approx 8.5 KMs until reaching "Stuart Mine Rd"
Turned left into "Stuart Mine Rd"
* "Stuart Mine Rd" is a narrow single car bush-track (not recommended for standaRd sedan-height/2WD vehicles)
Drove along "Stuart Mine Rd" for approx 5.3 KMs until reaching "Mt Carmel Rd".
Turned left into "Mt Carmel Rd" and drove for approx 1.2 KMs until reaching "Tower Rd".
* "Tower Rd" has a pad-locked gate,but there are no signs to say it's private property...etc...so I proceeded through (on foot).
After a short and pleasant walk of approx 825m along this road, the fire-tower and Trig become visible.
* I'm sure there are many other ways to approach this geocache,but I'm just sharing my experience (given the circumstances and road-conditions).
** UHF-24 used by logging trucks.
23-May-16
**********First To Find**********
I came across this trig whilst driving out to "http://geocaching.com.au/cache/TP3221"
The survey box which housed the bronze-survey plate was covered over with dirt and grass, so I cleared it away as best as I could at the time.
Will consider revisiting it soon with the aim to place a heavy steel lid over the top so no more dirt/grass can get in.
*Great views to be admired
I came across this trig whilst driving out to "http://geocaching.com.au/cache/TP3221"
The survey box which housed the bronze-survey plate was covered over with dirt and grass, so I cleared it away as best as I could at the time.
Will consider revisiting it soon with the aim to place a heavy steel lid over the top so no more dirt/grass can get in.
*Great views to be admired
21-May-16
UTM: 55 H 431386 5760134
Located at 10:10am
Easy drive to trig with superb panaromic views.
Thoroughly enjoyed this cache.
The trig is located behind a wire fence which is on private property, but is close enough to the roadside.
Located at 10:10am
Easy drive to trig with superb panaromic views.
Thoroughly enjoyed this cache.
The trig is located behind a wire fence which is on private property, but is close enough to the roadside.
14-May-16
13-May-16
The survey marker is located 20 poles before the viewing platform (Count 20 poles back/down from the viewing platform)
Another helper is that the pole which is at GZ has an additional shorter cut pole (which none of the other poles have), refer to photos.
Had to scrape overgrown grass from the top of the marker as it was not obvious at first.
Toposcope located below viewing platform
Amazing views with an incredible sunset reward.
I thought "Permanent Survey Marks" were not allowed to be logged as "Trigs"
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
Another helper is that the pole which is at GZ has an additional shorter cut pole (which none of the other poles have), refer to photos.
Had to scrape overgrown grass from the top of the marker as it was not obvious at first.
Toposcope located below viewing platform
Amazing views with an incredible sunset reward.
I thought "Permanent Survey Marks" were not allowed to be logged as "Trigs"
http://wiki.geocaching.com.au/wiki/Trigpoint
07-May-16
Parked inside "The Pines Flora & Fauna Reserve"
- Walked up "Boundary Tk" towards GZ
- Great Panaromic Views
- Walked up "Boundary Tk" towards GZ
- Great Panaromic Views
01-May-16
Located on "Mount Nicoll Rd" which is off the "Fish Creek-Foster Rd/C445".
Family friendly Trig.
Visited this trig with bad weather (windy/rain).
Will definitely revisit in the future as I'm sure the views are amazing.
Liked the toposcope too.
Family friendly Trig.
Visited this trig with bad weather (windy/rain).
Will definitely revisit in the future as I'm sure the views are amazing.
Liked the toposcope too.
24-Apr-16
Found whilst driving up from Jindabyne
Located "State Survey Mark 1105.66.5" nearby
S 36° 20.503 E 148° 34.788
55H E 641772 N 5976990
Located "State Survey Mark 1105.66.5" nearby
S 36° 20.503 E 148° 34.788
55H E 641772 N 5976990
