Eliza Peatling Park Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
By spinna76 on 11-Apr-22. Waypoint GC9R65A

Tried to find this one nearly a year ago with zero luck on the starting stage. I did keep an eye on it and noticed that others were still able to find it. So decided to go back and make another attempt on it. I searched VERY thoroughly and still failed to find anything at the start.So Instead I went with plan B which was to attempt to find the cache without doing the first stage at all. And after having a good think about where it would be most plausible based on the hint and prior logs i found it quickly finally...

Out for a day of caching with CuriousQuest. We had a target cache for the day, but stopped to pick up this one on the way past. We gathered the required information and were soon headed to GZ. There the cache was quickly located and the log signed. With everything as found, we continued on our way. TFTC

Out for a day of caching up the coast with Selva Girls. We headed out and found an assortment of different types of caches and this was one of them. All caches were found easily enough and once the log was signed; all were returned as found. TFTC

Another cute area with paths and bridge crossings. The Y had us stumped for ages. The clue is not necessary until stage 1 complete. We couldn't find it cause we were focused on why. Had to paf, and looking where I first looked, look again more closely. Now that's cheeky.After we found the coordinates, we then looked for Y. I found Y, smallwombat said "Nah". Whilst he went off somewhere, I rechecked where I thought and Bingo! Log is dry, but spot filling with water. Tftc

Wow did this one confuse us no end. This was the last of the five new caches in twin Waters / pacific paradise that mum (Sunshine58), Campari59 (formerly muggle aunt) and I found on our fun geoouting.This multi was the one I was most keen on, so it was with a touch of excitement when we parked up here nearby.Then it all came undone.Not really sure what we were searching for, the three of us came up of course, quite empty handed. Around and around we went. Clearly not paying attention where it was required.Calling the ftfer helped the proceedings along mightily. I definitely wouldn't have noticed this cheeky placement without a nudge. With info gleaned off we trotted to where we aught be.I was somewhere over yonder when sunshine58 unearthed the goods somewhere much more sensible.Thank you spinna76 for creating something entirely different to the usual kinda waypoints. This is the first time I've ever come across a 3.5/1.5 multi cache too !

Thank you. Nice spot to come to.

What a journey it was to uncover this hidden gem nestled in the heart of Eliza Peatling Park! The story of Eliza Peatling, the early pioneer after whom this park is named, adds a layer of depth to the adventure.

Failed to find the starting clue

Coords did lead me to a full pack of sparklers which I left in place but I doubt that's part of puzzle

Finally got back to this one dog muggles here last time - I had a short external look and couldn’t locate the info needed as the muggles were having a BBQ
Speaking with a previous finder casually the other day I was given a hint of where to look if muggles are there again, so today with no muggles the info stood out and when decrypted turned into the final WP
The arrow pointed me to a spot and after a search there was no luck. Searching more likely spots still nothing RRR. After reading the previous logs I went Back to the first search spot and after a more intense search - the container was spied.
Signed log kingfisherau 2:45 pm 29/8/2023 and replaced all as found,
SSS__Spinna76 - TFTC.
And a fav point Too!

I looked at the WP but couldn't find it and needed a PAF. Found the final after a short search. Thanks for the cache SSS__Spinna76

Well, that was quite a challenge. At WP1 I was not able to find the clue. It was there all the time but I could not see it. A previous finder set me in the right direction. After calculating the final coordinates and arriving at GZ the search began. After searching in the same place many times I finally spotted the cache. Log was signed and cache returned. This is a nice area. A favourite point has been given. TFTC

GC9R65A Eliza Peatling Park

A day off work and although it was a cold morning it’s turning into a beautiful autumn day so why not head up to the Sunshine Coast.


Feeling very chuffed with myself as I found and deciphered the clue in no time. Then it came to a stretching halt.
Searched both sides up and down with no luck.

When I do find it it will be a FP. As a great idea.


That was my DNF log I typed while watching a lady walk her beautiful corgi.

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Just as I was about to give up I was reading TeamJLB’s log and I thought I’ll just check again where I first searched. Well with a bit more effort the cache was located. In the first place I looked on about the fifth time looking there.

This was a fabulous idea I loved it. And I was so pleased with myself for deciphering it so quickly.


TFTC SSS__Spinna76

Woo hoo found it! Thanks JBL for help ️

Can't find the clue, found some tongs that were "Y" shaped on the table... Will be back

SSS__Spinna76 I found your cache Eliza Peatling Park on 8/2/2023, 12:40 pm. This is my find 4725 and find # 4 today. Arrived at the posted coordinates and after a bit of searching found the puzzle. Then it took a bit of time to figure out the final coordinates. Just about to give up when I finally worked it out. Next part was finding the cache. Searched both sides of the creek until I figured out the meaning of the hint. Soon found it, signed it and returned it. Very clever puzzle, have a favourite from me. Thanks for the cache, mate! TNSLLN

Tftc spinna76, we had some time to kill before we needed to collect friends from the airport.
After arriving at WP1 we quickly spotted and solved the field puzzle. ️
At GZ we checked the obvious spot.
Then thought we were on the wrong side of the creek. However it was back at the first obvious spot that we finally uncovered the cache.
Favorite point for this one.

First Find whilst on a geo adventure up to Coolum. Last time I had been searching on the wrong side of the creek but today I was straight on the money and found it quickly. Thanks for the cache spinna76!

No luck this time....but we'll be back.

Very cool puzzle which I (amazingly) understood pretty much straight away! I wandered to GZ and looked where I thought I should but nothing. Wandered around to a couple of other near locations, still nothing. Wandered back, looked a bit further and found the cache on the ground about 2m from GZ. Signed the log and returned it to where i hope it should have been, under a bit of natural camo. FP for the puzzle, coz it made sense to me . TFTC Spinna76

Took my doggy Bodhi out for a walk and came across your cache. Wasn’t sure how helpful he would be at a multi but something got his nose going and we found the first stage in an instant. Very clever field puzzle. Bodhi loved his little walk to the next stage where the cache was found neatly tucked away. TFTMC.

A drive to the sunshine coast with Willis007 and Bella (geodog) to continue collecting caches on the sunshine coast LGA. Today was to continue with the Sunshine coast LGA challenge and to support E smileys Celebration event. We worked our way around the coastal areas collecting caches and spending time at caches that were not there . It was a fun day and will still have to come back again to this area to finish off the challenge.

After the event, we set off to conquer more caches in the area while working our way back home. This one was a nice multi to do and with the answers obtained very quickly we were off in search for the final. No problem in locating it and the hint was a help, thanks.
We signed the log and replaced all as found, then continued on with our journey. Thanks for the cache, all good with this one, thanks.

On the lovely Sunshine Coast today for the Community Celebration Event with chamad and geopup, we stopped at some target caches on our journey south towards Brisbane.
Arriving at the posted co-ords, we took a look around and noticed an item of interest. Luckily chamad had his thinking cap on as I drew a blank at first. We very quickly had our final gz and after a quick walk to gz found the cache. Log signed, all replaced as found.
Thanks spinna76 for the multi, giving an FP for this one.

Cracked the puzzle at the posted coordinates, but came up empty at GZ

A short stop on my way past today and once at GZ soon had the info needed for the final location.

A short walk and a short search and the cache was soon in hand.

Log signed and all returned as found.

TFTC

Trackables visited too

We had a drive around this morning finding some of the recently published caches and this is one we found. We headed to the coords and spotted the puzzle which was well done. With the finals loaded we moved on to GZ and signed the log. The cache was replaced as found with a little cover on top. The ants were not to be seen maybe they have found a new place to inhabit. Thanks spinna76 and a favourite from us.

Been a while since I've raced away for an FTF attempt, but this one had me in a pretty good spot to give it a go. As I drove up to the park, I spotted a vehicle I've seen before, and I knew i'd been beaten to the punch! Actually, Wesso had only just arrived – enough time for him to spot the clever first element, though. With the necessary details in hand, we wandered off to GZ, where it was Wesso who came up trumps with the cache. Saved me an encounter with ants, at least! Signing duties done, we headed off in our different directions. Nice one, spinna76!

After finding The Red Trailer we carried on up the Sunshine to this cache. Geowife soon spotted what we needed and the puzzle was solved, with the new coords in the GPS she sent me off to find the cache. Met up with the not so friendly ants but they did allow me to sign the log. Great cache and a favourite given. TFTC spinna76

Published

**FTF** 10.00am
Joint FTF with Finbar57

Parked a short stroll to GZ. At GZ at I soon spotted the the info I needed.

Jast as i start on the code I was joined by Finbar57.
After deciphing the code we headed off to the final GZ, and after battling , I finally had the cache in hand.

Once we signed the log book everything was replaced as found.

Well done and certainly worth one of our favourite points.

TFTC Spinna76