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Description
Castle Hill - PRIVATE PROPERTY
This WHOLE HILL is STRICTLY PRIVATE PROPERTY. I have actually been up here, twice, on the Mountain Bike, before I knew it was private property. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, try to access this hill or trig point - there is a hostile reception if caught, SERIOUSLY. (mtbikeroz)
The hill and associated farmland belongs to the large Booroomba Homestead complex, up the end of Booroomba road.
Do not even think of accessing this hill "from the back" travelling stock reserve under the power lines either.
If you have any doubts about this, have a look at the several signs on the beginning of Booroomba Road (80m in from Tidbinbilla Road) (unfortunately, Google street view doesn't quite go around the bend, you can't see these signs unless you actually go there). They give you the distinct impression of you are NOT WELCOME even to wander in for a look.
I have also been up past the homestead in the 1990's, on my MTB with friends before any signs, but NO MORE.
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: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 942.4
PID: 2950398
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
September 2009
This WHOLE HILL is STRICTLY PRIVATE PROPERTY. I have actually been up here, twice, on the Mountain Bike, before I knew it was private property. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, try to access this hill or trig point - there is a hostile reception if caught, SERIOUSLY. (mtbikeroz)
