A Cache for Olive Zakharov Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
By GeoRRider on 13-Sep-21. Waypoint GC9G9RW

Unfortunately there has not been a response (or regular update) from the cache owner within the period requested and, as per the original advice, this 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.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.

Oh god damnit. I spent like $50 on that camo. Time to figure out something else. Ugh

No luck today

No luck today

Hint was no good.

Will have to come back for that one!

I found this cache today on my 25,000 step walk around Port Melbourne. It was a long walk from the previous cache find and I was wondering if I could get to 30,000 steps before the end of the day. Once here though, I was only nearing 23,000 and I was pretty sure that I was nearing the end of my endurance for today. A long wait to get the park to myself. I didn't mind the break though and got to watch some pigeons courting in the meantime. Thanks from D B-A

In town for a concert, and searched out a few caches afterwards.
No luck here. The vegetation doesn't match log photos, and I can't see where a regular cache could be hidden here.

Couldn’t find this catch. I’m not sure if my GPS was off, or if it was just my finding skills, but unfortunately no catch today. Definitely coming back for another look

DNF, checked every cast iron on the triangle

easy to find

Found by caughtatwork on 30/07/2023 at 4:05:00 PM
A nice cache find on a cold and getting colder afternoon.
Took nothing, left nothing.
Thanks for placing this geocache here for us to find today, for without those who like to hide geocaches, there would be nothing around for those who like to find geocaches.
*Overall Experience: 3*
GAFF1

Rated: for Overall Experience

Easy

I found the cast iron after waiting for seat to be vacant but found no log to sign

Coordinates changed from:
S 37° 50.294 E 144° 56.512

Coordinates changed to:
S 37° 50.292 E 144° 56.527

Distance from original: 73.1 feet or 22.3 meters.

New hide

Fixed it

Well, I wasn't expecting that..what a nice little corner.. With a book library across the Rd, I was very tempted to meander over after signing this cool cache.

Life has been difficult lately. I've purchased a new cover and will be implementing that this week.

In touch with the council, talking about options.

Currently working with the City of Port Phillip to find a new location for this cache. I'll post updates when I have them.

Seems the council knocked this one out when they trimmed the bushes. I'll have a think and be back soon with container 3

Can not find it

What an amazing woman. I read further about Olive as I found it difficult to comprehend that I had not heard of her before. Thanks GeoRRider for bringing Olive and her life's work to my attention. The world and I are richer for her being. Fav point from me.

A quick find, but not my favourite type, never have been keen on feeling around these areas. But I was more game to touch it than Snips and Co once she spied it, as I'd already got mucky earlier today.

Find 676 for the tribe

Wandering about Port Melbourne which is filled with Cavoodles, coffee and caches, as it turns out!

This cache is in good condition, with plenty of room in the logbook. Replaced as found. The vegetation is quite prickly!

TFTC, the tribes fourth cache in Victoria.

Easy

Spotted what I thought might be the hide pretty quickly, but needed to do some Google searches before touching it to make sure I wasn't man handling a rat trap or something, lol. But soon had my signature on the log. TFTC from Tennessee, USA

Took us a while but equally found it!

Tftc

It was a good place spiky bush

I fell on top of it and now I have spiny needles in my ass. Thanks for the sick find!

Missed the 3rd quarter of the grand final. Was extremely underwhelming. Would NOT recommend 5/5️

First find

Found

That was a real challenge to log, the place was swarming with muggles!

#162

Amazing story, great hide.

Sneaky hidden spot

Found it with my partner:)

Found at 14:26
There's a bit of weather around but I still have time to grab a few caches on my way home. I had to wait for the coast to be clear but that didn't take too long.
Thanks GeoRRider for the cache. Nice Camo

Thank you

11:43, 21 July 2022. #532.

Another run of late logging of caches for me. Someone nags me about it, but that usually doesn't motivate me much. RGSBruce drove me to an appointment in Port Melbourne on this day, so we decided to find a cache or two in the area while we were here. This was closest to where the appointment was.

There were a few muggles around, none of whom seemed remotely interested in us, so we managed to find this nicely cammoed cache fairly quickly.

TNLNSL. TFTC GeoRRider.

11:43, 21 July 2022. #1815.

HerIndoorsOutdoors had an appointment in Port Melbourne today, so we decided to find a cache or two in the area while we were here. This was closest to where the appointment was, so an obvious first choice.

There were a few muggles around, none of whom seemed remotely interested in us, so we managed to find this nicely cammoed cache fairly quickly.

The cache was a bit damp and dirty on the outside, but otherwise in good condition.

TNLNSL. TFTC GeoRRider.

Had a quick look - didn't see it

Nice cache! Need Russell to help you find it

Mixed feelings about this one. On the one hand fantastic subject to memorialise. A woman who did more than most to make the world a better place.
On the other it is pretty hard to find a more exposed place with some very spiky plants in very close proximity.
I'll be surprised if it stands the test of time even with the camo. Would suggest the rocks nearby as a better static spot if this is to be GZ.

Lever spot. Had to wait for the right moment.

I AM GUR

Checked multiple bushes - could not find

Wow that was tricky!

Took longer than expected and difficult to not be seen searching for it

Nice hide, had to be stealthy. There were no swaps inside so I added some of my own. Peace

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VERY well hidden! I nearly thought it wasn't it

Found it great camouflage! I didn’t think it was it unlike I moved it! Thank you find number #56

Nice and easy. T4tc

Nice simple find. Not too many Muggles about today which made it easier

Found it.

Easy find, thanks

The wind blew me here on a glorious Easter Sunday, en route to lunch at Sandridge Beach. I’d checked out some caches I could pick up - I liked this story. Thanks GeoRRider for bringing me here

Great little find. Nice park.

Just a quick check in - Replaced the logbook & the pen, added swaps, etc

Found this cache early this morning with very few muggles around. Nice quick easy find. Needs a new logbook and a new pen. Tftc. Sl. Left a heap more swaps for the kids to find. Great little park. Bring some bread to feed the birds in the park. Cheers. Great little hide.

Interesting cache, by the way new pen needed. Tftc

Found it

Ty for the cache!

Really loved reading the history of this little park! Cute little cache not too hard to find. In good condition.

Second find added a temp log.

Woohoo! Helping chesterfolder get started in Geocaching. This is his find #2.
We found the box easily, but it had no logbook. We added a temporary log.
Thanks heaps!

Got prickled but found it!!

Very happy to find this one on an evening stroll!

A nice new hide amidst a lovely memorial. TFTC!

10:08
What an amazing woman Olive was. Had it not been for the detailed cache notes we would not have known about her work. A quick find, we had to be wary of some muggles enjoying morning tea. In another life P-P knew Olive.

**FEEDBACK TO CO:** Found cache with a nice new log, but no identification - add GC ID and cache name, as well as our handle!

Thanks GeoRRider for placing interesting caches on the gameboard..
30537

Bushes have grown

Coordinates changed from:
S 37° 50.288 E 144° 56.521

Coordinates changed to:
S 37° 50.294 E 144° 56.512

Distance from original: 56.6 feet or 17.3 meters.

Previous location was very regularly visited by council, new spot should last a lot longer. Sorry for the delay, it took me a while to find a new hide in the park.

New location for the hide, should be last a lot longer.

Finalising replacement camo tonight

No brick, no geocache
This one appears to be MIA. Maybe a welfare check is needed to confirm it's there or not.

Rated: for Overall Experience

Grr, someone has made off with the container. Disabling until I can replace the box.

Can't find the brick

TFTC GeoRRider! This is such a brilliant spot & one that has happily been even busier during COVID. People gather to meet, sit quietly and just enjoy this small open space that is Olive’s. What a lovely tribute. Only tricky bit is finding a time when no one is about
Eloise at The Plaza

There are so any great places to eat out around here. I am sick of my own cooking so was is nice to get out. The cache was found quickly and easily.

Found by The Empire + H
A quick find here tonight - we were in the area for dinner. Thanks for the cache GeoRRider!
- M

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TFTC! {FTF} gone at 7:38am nice morning to be out!

A beautiful brunch on the beach this freedom day! Thought I’d check to see if there were any nearby caches and Lo and behold, I’d just missed out on a FTF! Great cache, easy find, and a gorgeous area with a great message. TFTC