Rail Trail Bridge Benalla, Victoria, Australia
By docNwitchjy on 13-May-15. Waypoint GC5VDA7

**Cache Archived**
Unfortunately, steps have not been taken to address the issue/s associated with this placement, as per the maintenance expectations in the Guidelines.

As explained in previous logs, the cache is now being de-listed (Archived) as abandoned. If there are components or remnants of the cache, please recover them as we don't want to litter our environment with Georubbish.

If you wish to contact a Reviewer regarding this cache, please send an email via the profile - [**Bunjil**,](https://coord.info/PR9GZ0K) and quote the Cache Name and GC Identification Code.

Day 3 of a trip to Victoria targeting around the Benalla area with Brisal5, Bushfire and 6hinemoa2. The forecast for the day was for showers however it ended up as a perfect day for caching.

As always the planned targeted hides were not visited due to time constraints but many more varied and fun caches were found. A number of disabled caches were also looked for and found to be there but in need of attention by the owners.

Our approach to GZ was concerning with the condition of the road however after the skillful driving of our chauffeur we arrived at GZ to find the hide in need of urgent repair as indicated b y the reviewer. The damp log and contents were replaced in the damaged container as best we could.

All caches were in good condition unless noted otherwise.




Thank you for the cache docNwitchjy, found 5/05/2022, 9:30:26 AM

THE LATE TO THE WANGARATTA MEGA TOUR. [:o)]
We were booked for November 21. [^] Didn't Happen.
Booking transferred to February 22. covid
Booking transferred to May 2022. Yah - made it albeit a tad late.

DAY 2: Some Winton Wetlands and back to Benalla:
The Fab Four of Bushfire, Blackadders, brisal5 and 6himemoa2 set off for a days of Geocaching adventures. Although we had a plan A, we progressed through Plan A, Plan B and ended up doing Plan -wing it. [^] So to save space in logs we signed BBB6 or 3B6 or similar. Sometimes I stamped logs, but that ended very suddenly. Here is what we found during plan - wing it.

Although this was disable we were driving past and thought we would have a look. Cache located but oh dear it has seen better days and totally agree with the reviewer. Some owner TLC is required here.

***Thanks docNwitchjy for putting out this cache and maintaining it for our enjoyment. ***
Logs prepared and published through GSAK.

Out on a caching adventure of 4 days with bushfire, Brisal 5 and Blackadder. We stayed nearby at Goorambat and travelled around from there.
Been to Benalla many times but this was a new experience.
We were driving past and thought we would check it out. Yes it was there but does need some TLC as suggested by the reviewer.
Thanks for the fun here docNwitchjy

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Hi there docNwitchjy,

It looks like this cache might need some attention, as one or more seekers have indicated there is an issue. The cache has been temporarily disabled, so as to remove it from search listings and discourage people from visiting this location until the issues/s with this cache can be addressed.

**You do need to respond in some way within 14 days, so others know you are on top of it, as well as indicating exactly what is happening with this placement - please don't let a lack of communication scuttle this listing.**

#What should you do now:-#
You have a number of choices so pick the one that applies from this handy list:-

- **Check On The Cache:-** Visit the cache and repair and/or replace or do whatever else is needed, post an [**Owner Maintenance log**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404) indicating the cache has been checked and [**ENABLE your cache**](https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 ). Then sit back and wait for the logs of praise to roll in.

- **Place A Write Note Log::-** Reviewers don't have a crystal ball, so without your note on the cache page explaining that the site works are on-going, or you have been in hospital, or the area is in flood, they can't tell what is going on with the cache.
So please just post a note to the page (within 14 days) and when a Reviewer next looks at the listing, all will be fine for a little bit longer.
**Be sure to indicate the actual date that you expect to have it fixed so that everyone knows you are on top of it. If you have a long term unavailable cache (where you don't have an actual date) please ensure you visit the page and post a note every 4 to 6 weeks, so as to keep everyone up to speed.**

- **Adopt/Archive:-** If you don't plan on fixing it then you could consider passing it on to another geocacher by asking them to [**Adopt it**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=54) or alternatively, you need to [**Archive it**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=56), so it is removed from searches and someone else can have the spot. Don't forget to remove any remnants of your previously enjoyed cache too.

You might wonder what happens if you don't pick one of those. Well, if nothing happens, then a few weeks from today, when a Reviewer next looks at the cache page, it is likely that they will, unfortunately, have to de-list (Archive) on the basis that it has been abandoned.

Honestly, I'd rather you decide so please do something before then. Please don't send me an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.

**JUST A TIP:-** Have you checked out the new Geocaching Dash Board designed to assist a Cache Owner in managing the caches they own? Have a read about it [**HERE.**](https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2020/07/welcome-to-the-cache-owner-dashboard/?newsletter=PM) You will find your very own dash board [**HERE**](https://www.geocaching.com/play/owner?utm_source=geocaching&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=COD).

Thanks for your cooperation,

Bunjil

[3B]

Heading south from Yarrawonga, with Team Crackers.

The container is falling apart, as previous finder described.
We signed a wet log as best we could, and turned the container upside down,
to help stop the water getting in. CO should check on this one.
Many thanks for placing this cache, docNwitchjy, for us and others to find.

After doing the fireworks for the Mulwala Ski Club last night we joined forces with The Drovers to try and grab a few caches before parting company.

Unfortunately we must have had a few drinks when we planned to come and have a look for this set of caches as we were looking at the map and they all appeared to be on roads and it looked like it was going to be a very enjoyable time driving around picking them up but as we were a bout to find out this wasn't to be. If only we had read the cache page more thoroughly we would have realised that this was the only one that was going to be accessible and even that required a 500 meter walk as the road was closed after last night's heavy rain.

This one did take a bit longer than we expected to locate as our GPS'rs had us on the wrong side of where we should have been and it was only after a PAF that we located the cache and managed to add our name to the very damaged log.

Many thanks docWitchy we will return with push bikes to try and find more in this area.

Log soaked needs tlc
Sign and ran

out and about checking out the area with firesafe

thanks for placing the cache

*Found with [Geooh GO](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiltal.geoohGO)*

Out caching the area during the Mega TFTC

cache is falling apart and wet

Out caching with Beaker on our way to the Wangaratta Mega.
Container needs a little maintenance.
TFTC

Quick find with Kellmik today while on our drive to the Mega Wang.
Cache desperately needs replacing.
TNLNSL
TFTC
TTFN
Beaker

Found it opposite side we were initially looking. Lid is cracked and everything wet.

Day 2 of our Mega trip with Kittykatch, Grimraider, barb2e and Isopeda. So excited to have some time off and go on a caching holiday. Signing as Capital Crunchers.

Thanks For getting me out and about docNwitchjy

Out here for the Mega with Kittykatch Joolay and Barb2e.
Fantastic weather today.

Cache is in a sorry state and broken. Log is saturated.

TFTC

Lid is broken and container had water. Log book ok. Found as part of our roadtrip to Wangaratta to attend the Mega with GrimRaider, Joolay isopeda and barb2e (signed as Capital Crunchers). Thanks for your hide here docNwitchjy

Found with Joolay, isopeda and Kittykatch on our second day in Wangaratta. Signed log as Capital Crunchers. Tftc

Bit of troll hunting and found after some fun.

TFTC DocNwitchjy. Nice hide. Alas container compromised, as is the log book plastic sealed bag, so the log book is damp. Will get worse with more rain. Jimmytherat

A weekend camping trip with RoamingHowie, exploring and caching our way around this area.
The first one for the day. 
Thanks for bringing us here today by placing this cache, docNwitchjy

After attending the Dawn service in Benalla I returned to camp ready for a day of caching. OzHockeyChick and I set off to explore Winton and Benalla.

This was the first cache for the day. A quick find on the way to the wetlands.

Thanks docNwitchjy for the cache.

A quick find here. Alas, the lid is broken and I didn’t have anything suitable to fix it with.

TFTC docNwitchy

Good find

First find for the day. TFTC!

Find number 8755 at 7:20:36 am
Back for another morning in Winton Wetlands, finishing off some from yesterday, filling in some gaps and one definite earthcache for my collection
First one for the day, on my way in, easy once I was on the correct side.
**Thanks for placing this cache docNwitchjy**

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*Are you coming to join in the fun?*
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*13th & 14th November 2021 - GC8EW45 - Wangaratta - Victoria*

Was very close to giving up on this one. Eventually something caught our eye. The container is broken and the logbook is wet. Thanks for the hide. .

Out of lockdown and out caching with my geocaching buddy Rebel Acts, what more could you ask for on this sunny Saturday.
We had an awesome time exploring the area with lots of talking and plenty of laughter.
This area is certainly dry at the moment.
Cheers for the cache and excuse to catch up with Rebel.

With The ring of Swiss cheese coming down we could now catch up with our Metro Mates, so once again after many months I teamed up with Omegaman1971 and headed to the Winton, Glenrowan and Wangarrata areas to do the labs and several caches in the area, We concentrated most of our effort at Winterton Wetlands, it was rather dry there with not a drop of water to be seen, we enjoyed learning some of the history of the area and checking out all the wildlife in the area, thankfully we did not wee any snakes today as it was rather warm and some of the grass we had to walk through was waste high.

This was one of the caches we found today. This took longer than it should have.

Thanks docNwitchjy for the cache.

Nice quick easy find while I was supposed to be working. This one needs a little TLC.... the sistema is a little worse for wear and log is wet. Sorry i didn't have anything to replace it with

Another one I probably should have grabbed a long time ago. Still it's done now. Cache is very wet. Needs a bit of love. Thanks

Waterlogged, needs drying out & new log

Well done needs a new container

Well done needs a new Container

Well hidden but not too hard

GPS took us to other side of bridge but if we did look on the other side would of spotted it straight away

Quickly found by Marli on our way home to Shepparton after some bushwalking in the Toombullup area. TFTC

On a Saturday where we weren't doing much, and since no-one who had a licence could drive me I decided to go caching myself. So me and a friend decided to go ride up the lunette at winton wetlands.

This cache was on the way at about the 14km mark and we were glad to have an excuse to have a break. Cache was found reasonably quickly, signed and returned. TFTC

Last full day in the Benalla area and exploring the countryside by searching for caches. Thank you to all the COs for placing and maintaining caches in this area for us to enjoy finding.

Out travelling around today before leaving Benalla tomorrow , to go back home to Brisbane. Mainly caching in the Winton and Benalla area. Actually it was mainly quiet on the back country roads. Found the cache, signed the log and put cache back where found. TFTC

Suscoe was heading north today for a few days of caching.
Albury was the destination and so a day's drive up the Hume provided the opportunity to stop off at a number of caches that we had spotted in recent weeks.
It was cool starting out at home but the temperature finally warmed up once we reaching Benalla.
A lovely day was spent visiting these caches along the highway.

Thanks to docNwitchjy for this hide, a very quiet area here today.

A quick and easy find. TFTC

After spending the day timing a motor race meeting at Winton had some time to grab some caches as I went back to Wang and I changed my direction to head for this one. Parked at the wrong and of the bridge so crossed over and started looking. Had the cache in hand after a good look around, thanks to docNwitchjy for this one.

Left Adelaide heading for the V8's at Winton, what a better way to seek a few Yellow faces along our route.
Some have been interesting as others not so, but without having a go we wouldn't have been brought to those special places in the Geocaching World.
With a high terrain we over thought this one, found in a position that was terrain 1.5 so we are unsure if there is a little cache creep as it was 8 metres away from GZ.
Thanks to the CO for maintaining these hides and getting us out of the car.
TFTC TNLN

Today we decided to head to Winton Wetlands, after some raving reviews from another geocacher. We stopped for this one on the way in. A quick find was made. Thanks for placing this cache docNwitchjy.

A nice easy find today. Thanks to docNwitchiy,

Found 20/1/19

Tyftc Found with Cached Up Mummies on our grand little adventure.. took chest left pony

Found with MonkeyMann007 Took treasure chest and left a pony. Co-ordinates were saying opposite side

Melbourne to Benalla an overnight stop.
We stopped & found a few caches on the way to the Winton Wetlands which is not so wet at the moment. After visiting the dam wall we continued & done a short walk along the edfe of the lake.
As we returned to our caravan the rain started falling but not enough to change the conditions here.
Found numerous caches types & an assortment of sizes in some great locations.
Thanks for placing this cache docNwitchjy

Today we set out on the first day of our school holiday getaway to the Albury / Wodonga area.

After our second longest slump of 42 days, due to a series of family and other commitments, today finally we got to find some smiles.

TFTC docNwitchjy. Only Little Miss came to help me with this one, with the boys too busy on their electronic devices .

A fun detour down the dirt road,
where I found a bike path crossing the track
The bike path does run from here to The Hub cafe in the wetlands now

After a few too many minutes of looking for the cache,
I finally spied the obvious,
on me third or fourth look

TFTC.

Thought that we would take the dirt road home. I must admit I do like a cache off the beaten track. Cache was quickly found, log signed and returned as found..

Took some youngens to find some some geocache magic. 6th find for the day. Keyring taken, totem pole left.

Was going to pick up the TB but it is not there and it is reported as not at Mad Dan's Lookout either. Should be marked as missing unfortunately.

Easy find by geokid. ‍‍‍
TFTC docNwitchjy

Mr Tardis had a nice drive around the wetlands and drive to this one. I found the cache after a short search.

Signed the log. Thanks for the cache docNwitchjy.

**Find #11661...**

Found on the way back to Mansfield after attending the 1 Month to the Mega Event in Wangaratta...

A short search, found, stamped and returned.

Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache for my enjoymentdocNwitchjy. Appreciate your effort.
- P

**Took**: *Nothing*
**Left**: *Nothing*

Cache On!

Found by Mary & David at 1115. On our way to the Event at Wang today. Had to park a couple of hundred metres from GZ and walk, as the road was closed. Quite a few mud patches along the way. Easy find once we arrived. Could hear the sounds of the motor racing at Winton. THe sun is shining and life is good. Our thanks to docNwitchjy.

GZ had me wrong side of bridge. TFTC and info

took Coin PWSA and placed in Mad Dan's Lookout. didn't record tracking code to record under PWSA page. so if you are looking for this coin you will now find up on top of the Mountain.

Part two of the day, On the Bike and headed along the wall, great views of Mt Buller topped with snow and Mt Buffalo in the distance. I checked under the bridge and found it was very slippery down there but no cache, After a quick look around located the cache and found there was no need to get muddy. I did notice there is a new toilet block to the west of the Dam Wall near the 6 km mark on a small side track. Not signposted all out there on it's own, what I thought were foxes in the distance turned out to be two large Hares TFTC

Seems I must be feeling better as this afternoon I happened to notice new caches at the Winton Wetlands and when I saw they were kayak caches, I figured that a paddle would do me good after being cooped up for so long [^]
So I loaded the kayak into the Corolla (seriously.. it did fit!) and off I drove.
Knowing that I hadn't paddled for ages, I decided early that I didn't want to be out in the dark too much after sunset hence why only 2 FTF caches were found from the floating mango as it was almost 3.45pm when I set off from the boat ramp. It was definitely dark when I returned about 6.15pm after a 6km paddle.
Another 4 caches were found on the way home so the day's total was 6 finds all up

Finally managed to be on my own out here and therefore I had no one else with me that was in a hurry, hence I could stop and find this cache
Made the find easily and was pleased [^] that no fence climbing was required as I'm pretty tired and cold and wobbly at the moment after my hugest day out in 3 weeks[)][xx(] Now I'm headed into Benalla for fuel and a lovely hot meal of Indian to celebrate [^]

TNLN. SL. TFTC docNwitchjy

beautiful for the outdoors and exploring this 'bicycle track'
box is a little damp which is pretty good seeing as it has been underwater very recently! TFTC Took medallion

Hubby was going to Winton Races, so it was an opportunity to grab a few caches. It had only been raining for a while but the road was already slippery. I took the long way round to make this easy find.
Thanks docNwitchjy for placing the cache for us to find.
5231

Dropped this off to continue it's travels.

Quick easy find.

I went a bit off the highway to find 3 of your caches early this afternoon. Thanks

Our second attempt at caching in these lovely wetlands while staying in the nearby Glenrowan Tourist Park. We absolutely love this area and all the birdlife.

At various times during the day we saw several kangas and a smallish red bellied black snake about 80cm long take his time crossing the road in front of us as we watched

We have been very impressed by the number of caches and how well they are being maintained....a real credit to the cache owners

Many thanks for the hide docNwitchjy....hopefully the pedestrian/bike trail gets restarted soon[^]

The first on my bike ride from Benalla around the Wetlands and back. Hot day but man - the scenery. Have to thank comments by others to help me find this. TFTC.

Quick and easy find. Thanks for bringing us here and thanks for the cache.

Drive to sydney so we on the way to see lot of adventure and its fun to be with crank1 and her partner and whitepaw9. its now perfect weather.

6858
Travelling to Sydney with Whitepaws9 and Laker63
Found it
Thanks docNwitchjy

Caching on the way to Sydney with 3 girls... crank1 and laker63..
Had a blast with them.
Found it with 6 eyes...
Thanks docNwitchjy for bring me here and cache.

Found it
Waypoint shows other side of the bridge and was obvious once expanded search

Had a few spare minutes so grabbed this one - this road could get a bit wet but the Geoyeti got through. Agree with other people, look on the other side of the bridge! It was sitting out in the open so I disguised it slightly..... TFTC

Yes definitely phone thinks it's the wrong side of bridge! But found it!

Been here once before but - well - you know how it goes with toddlers in tow.
TFTC look forward to doing more in this area,

Another beautiful winters day for a drive around the countryside. All my finds today were quick and easy and bagged 20 in about 3 hours. TFTC

It appears that a lot of money has gone into this no place to go bike trail. Hopefully someone will finish it. TFTC

Found phone gave wrong location.

My phone led me to the wrong side of the bridge where I spent some time feeling frustrated until I thought to swap sides. Bingo. TFTC docNwitchjy

Thanks! I love the simplicity of this one

3rd easy find today

Found at some point last year with Geobairn, but due to being lazy and losing my notes, I've forgotten the date. In the area today, so logging it with others.

Did a maintance run so Bratllegs could find a few. Looking good and ready to find.

An interesting spot, wish we had more time to explore further than GZ. Will have to come back another day. TFTC

[Blue]# 13798[/Blue] Found on another adventure with lgoody around Glenrowan.
The weather was perfect and not many muggles around thankfully.
Thanks for the cache docNwitchjy,
[Red]Roostaman[/Red].

#7979 Found and Logged with Roostaman
A number of cacher found while stopping in Glenrowen over night, Heading north on a fine day after spending a few days in Geelong after the Melbourne Mega
Thanks for the cache docNwitchjy

Got it

[:(!] Thanks for an awesome effort.

I like it

Another one of the list

TNLNSL TFTC/TFTH/TFBUH DocNwitchjy [^]

We initially were looking on the wrong side of the bridge but soon realised our mistake and eventually found the well stacked container.
Thanks docNwitchjy for the cache.

On our way to Mt Buffalo to tackle the "High Voltage Power Trail" tomorrow and grab a few caches heading North as we go and as this guy was on the way it made sense to have a look.
Found with The_Tritonz and thanks for placing this guy.

11:44
Initially we planned to approach this one from the north. After H-P insisted it would be off with shoes & socks and roll up the jeans to check the crossing; an approach was made from the south! At first we had the wrong elevation at GZ. Taking the search to another level, a very well stocked cache was soon in hand!

Our thanks to docNwitchjy for bringing us here.
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Looking at the wrong side of the bridge at fist. Tftc on a lovely mild spring morning and to the chorus of various frog species.

Thanks for bringing us here DocWitchery. A great spot for a cache with all the wattles out would love to be doing the bike trak. TFTC. LS

TFTC. We were heading back to Milawa after a successful haul of finds. Took the detour along the dirt Nelson Rd to collect this one. Bike trail looks like it will be a good one.

#356 Checking out the bike trail from Sydney road with the kids and we needed a bit of a rest. Knowing there were caches in the area I pulled out the phone and found we were almost standing on this cache. A small look around and we had it in hand. With the frogs croaking and the sun so nice we took our time and soaked it all in, so relaxing. Thanks for putting this out docNwitchjy. TNLN

Lots of water on the road today, luckily we didn't have to go through to much of it to get to GZ. Once there we had to sit in our car and wait for a muggle walking there dog to get far enough down the track for us to be able to search without being seen.
TFTC.

Nice quick run over the bridge as it was too muddy for our 2wd. TFTC