Nerrina Area Black Hill, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4008
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S37° 32.690' E143° 52.480' (WGS 84) |
| 54H 753967E 5840800N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 513 m |
| Local Government Area: | Ballarat |
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Description
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.
Additional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 512.74
PID: 2950460
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
TFTC
great to find a hidden trig.
Caching in the area and snapped this trig - required pic has been added to the gallery.
Many thanks Geocaching Australia for publishing this cache and adding to our geocaching experience.
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Strolled to the top around the back of the houses and there it was. Not much of a view these day with the surrounding trees so tall but took the required snap and headed back to the car with some short delays as the blackberries are just ripening. I have the evidence on my fingers.
Our thanks to GCA for the cache (Especially c@w for pulling the series together)
Cheers
Ian & Sandra
Team Ladava
After finding two gnomes hiding on the side of the freeway this morning, this was find number 3 of 33 today. A nice walk up the hill and the pics taken and we were on our way again.
- M
Worked up a sweat and then it froze on the way down. Delightful.
I didn't hold much faith in finding this one intact as it;s very close to housing nowadays, but as we approached the hill there it was.
A few broken bottles and various flotsam and jetsam around the base, but the TP is there, nice and black.
A interesting little area behind the houses, but alas no view and the trees are quite tall and block the view. I suppose this makes the TP useless as originally intended, but it's there and a nice easy find.
*Overall Experience: 3*
GAFF 1
