Bush Orchestra Cobdogla, South Australia, Australia
By Barry and Beryl on 06-Jul-03. Waypoint GCGE13

Will have to archive this cache due to access being upgraded.
Thanks to all who have enjoyed the walk.
Barry and Beryl

After finding 444 went cross river,. short walk found it still there. lost rowlock so had to stop for the day tftc

Looked at this one on the GPS after visiting nearby 444. Read that it was offline due to access problems.

We were in the boat so thought we would give it a go.

Walked about 100m to GZ and realised that that there was no pencil. Walked back and got it.
Shots rang out from nearby duck shooters so we kept our bright lifejackets on and didnt hang around too long.

Next Finder to bring pencil please.

TNLNSL TFTC

Waste my time for nothing when I arrived there and ingore notice board go ahead walking trail but diffcutly across over two boardwalks bridge was gone and heaps weedheights only 200 mtrs get the cache so gave up go back car park.Owner should check it before someone get there.Shown you proof two photos.Thks.

Due to the walking trail unavailable this will be unavailable until further notice

Innamincka 08-3. I am glad I did not read the Parrot log before heading off for this one. Despite the missing bridges and the difficult to follow track I really enjoyed the area. I am sure it will recover further in the future. Thanks.

1540.50. TNLN
Visited: World Traveling Gold GC A#6 & 06 All in one GC A#38

Albida

The first find for quite some time although that is hardly surprising under the circumstances. The fire damage is still very evident and clearly this area is not regenerating as quickly as some other Australian habitats. There has been no repairs to the tracks (not a big issue) or the bridges (a bigger issue but not insurmountable - use the bottom part). Once at GZ the cache replacement was found easily. It'll be a while before this area returns to its previous condition. TFTC

** Coordinates Changed From **
S 34° 14.686 E 140° 23.369
Distance From Old: 89.8 feet
Thanks to SA_Parrothead this cache is still operational I have changed the coordinates to those provided by SA_Parrothead Thanks to SA_Parrothead

We went camping at Moorok this weekend and didnt know about the fire until we got there. The Rangers tell me it happened about 6 weeks ago. The greenery is already starting to peak out.
Lots of trees have been burnt out and there were even a couple of small fires at the base of some of the big trees.
I checked out one tree and the ground was still warm around it's base even though the fire had long been out.
I love this cache and given all the other damage I was sill surprised to find the boardwalk and bridges gone.
I knew where ground zero was supposed to be I have been here about 5 times. However it is now all gone. Scorched to the ground and no sign of a melted cache container. It must have been an inferno in there. One bench remains but the one I sat and logged on is a sad sight.
I have relocated the cache to the closest unburnt area that still has a view of the surviving bench and sign.
The new Co ordinates are S 34° 14.678 E 140° 23.354

Our first and only unsuccessful cache of the day - but still perhaps the most memorable and enjoyable. Had not checked recent logs but can confirm a busfire certainly went through this area.
The first ten metres of the Kaliwirri Walk was unscathed, but the rest....
Nevertheless, Gum-Nut, Gum-Dog and Gum-Mum decided to venture on. Charred borders,an occasional metal support and information signs marked the trail clearly enough to follow.
We waded (2 metres six inches deep), we jumped (1-1/2 meters of creek), clambered over fallen trees which made makeshift bridges and "tight-roped walked" the metal support of burnout out bridges. It was fantastic!
Located the general area of the cache but did not find it. The actual seat has survived or been replaced. Everything else has been blackened. There is no green. Younger slim trees are badly scorched and scarred but may recover. At ground zero found a depression filled with charred carbon. Dug around for some time, but found no evidence of cache remains. I cannot be confident that the cache is not there - but I must admit we have serious doubts.

Can I suggest
a/ the next person in, contacts the cache owner and obtains specifc information on the cache hide to verify its survival / loss
b/ the next person in takes a replacement cache and contents, in case it is needed - it is still a great location
c/ regrade the difficuty of the terrain to 3 1/2 until the boardwalks and trails are repaired.

So, thanks Barry and Beryl for a great DNF! (PS think we almost deserve a smiley anyway - will upload photos if I can!

Just updating the information. The Murray Pioneer http://www.murray-pioneer.com.au/news.htm#anchorPopular%20campsites%20remain%20closed reports that the area will now be closed until (at least) the 21st December.

According to the local paper, The Murray Pioneer, the Moorook Game Reserve is closed until December 10.

Read the short notice here: [url=http://www.murray-pioneer.com.au/news.htm#anchorFire%20closes%20reserves]visit link[/url]

I haven't been to the site to confirm - just thought I'd pass on what I read in the paper.

Cheers

Thanks for the info Nomad Penguin.
Please stay away from this area until safe, hopefully the cache is not burnt.
Barry and Beryl

Great Walk. TFTC

A reat camping spot we didn't know existed. Pity we are not camping this trip. Did the walk, quite dry country and stiff northerly blowing with some fine rain to confuse the issue.
Found the "fruit" in short time.
TOOK: Blue Car
LEFT: Yellow fluffy pen.
Thanks Barry & Beryl
Cheers,
Lead 'n Lace.

#19/32 on our Riverland long weekend.
Satloc was a bit dodgy and with SO many hiding places we spent a little time locating the cache. However the walk along this beautiful nature trail made it all worthwhile. It must be a wonderful place to hear the dawn chorus.
TNLNSL
TFTC Barry & Beryl

Find #59
Whilst the bush orchestra must have been having interval, we were treated to a spectacular sight of a couple of young wedge-tailed eagles which made the short walk to GZ all the more worthwhile.
Took: Mondo Figurine
Left: Koala Keyring
TFTC.

Team A&R&K 4.43pm 10/6/07
T:N
L:Texta Pen
SL TFTC
We heard the orchestra, my favourite of all Kookuburra's were in fine voice. We went back and forth, too and Fro a few times, should realy read the hints and clues better, but as SHMBO1 did not have reading specs and was sharing HWML2's specs,so it was a bit of a riot at times, but we did eventually find the cache and all was good, we intended this to be 100 but the mishap earlier in the day delayed the proceedings, so have to get all members together tomorrow ( Monday ) to do the BIG 100

1.00pm
With the exception of river traffic we were relieved to find we had this place to ourselves today even though it is a holiday weekend. We were also relieved to find the track in had just dried out enough not to be muddy as there was ample evidence that previous visitors had not been so lucky.
We left one of our signature Mondo Figurines for the cache and took a Pink and Blue Snake for a reminder of this pleasant place.
Thank you again, Barry and Beryl.
From Romax.

The last time we tried for this cache we got no closer than 600m. This time we had 600mm of mud under our shoes. Maybe this made it easier to find the cache.

Beautiful location, so peaceful. My count was four species.

It rained when we drove in and it rained to and from cache.
What a beauiful place, we are looking at coming back here soon and camp along the river. it's so peaceful here.Sat lock was terrible here because of wet trees, I found the cache within 3 minutes.
TNLN
Thanks B&B

Soggy is the word that best describes this caching experience - we had it all, boggy and slippery roads, rain for the trudge, and we even helped a guy get his bogged car out - fantastic area though so will definitely be returning - TFTC

Found by Wombat Warriors 2 after long hot walk in, too hot for much of an orchestra today. Found after GPS had a bit of a fit then settled down. Clues were useful, TNLNSL, thanks

postiegirl06 stopped today and enjoyed the "Bush Orchestra".
Great Boardwalk and......... "How's the Serenity?"
I took more than the 60 seconds recommended to enjoy GZ!
A lovely place to be........My 100th Find too.
Thanks for bringing me here.
FCTSLSSL Out came a Magnet In went a Comb
TFTC from postiegirl06


[This entry was edited by postiegirl06 on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 1:30:42 AM.]

Having camped on the other side of the river so many times in the past it's amazing I didn't previously know of this park or access.

The area is looking pretty dry, but then at GZ there was greenery and flowers! So beautiful. The orchestra was in full song and the locals posed for a photo opportunity, but it was dinner time for the mozzies, so time to move on.

Rated: for Overall Experience

Found with MagdaGlen (FerretGirl's mum). Saw a couple of kangaroos, and got attacked by mosquitos nearly the size of kangaroos. Found just on dusk - nice sunset.

TNLNSL.

Could not find on Saturday night as it was to dark and could not see a path heading up to the cache. 2nd attempt was more succesful, but the Gps was way out of kilter, a calibration had it in hand.

We heard 7 birds, and took the Worldspan Cow, it's been here a while now.

Another nice cache on our Riverland Cache Assault.

Cheers from The Barramundi's & Penny 8

A good location. Approached from the river while on a tripfrom Katarapko Creek to Overland Corner via Chambers Creek. Left boomerang key ring and took Canadian key ring. TFTC

Nice walk around nature trail. Plenty of birds singing today. An easy find. Thanks for bringing us to this lovely place. We will come here again, next time with a tent.
Took Master Lock Travel Bug
Left Worldspan Cow Travel bug.

On our arrival we waited in anticipation for the orchestra to begin the overture. It soon became clear that most members were absent. However the wind section provided some pleasant music as it played the Eucalypts above.

Like Four-Fun I too had a whole river between me and the cache. Should have looked at the map first. Pleasant walk but beaten to the find by the muggle with me. Twice today he's done that, I must be out of practice.
Took the eraser and left a small blue car.

We also would of had a 300m swim but I know exactly where to go, to get to the trail head. As I have been to this reserve many times camping, I have never done the walk, yes it was very interesting.
Took Green frog
Left owl

Found after a little driving. First attempt had me 600m from cache with 300m of water included in that! Second attempt gave me a pleasant, informative walk and an easy find after only a 50km drive.
Took a possum and left a carabiner shaped radio.
Also grabbed the 'Shelldrake' TB. Cheers.

Warm day no mozzies. Found after a short search. Camped nearby a few times before we got into geocaching. Left Klem Bear and Shelldrake TB. Took McOctopus to make room in the container.

A great walk in nature. Stopped to listen to the orchestra but all that could be heard was the buzzing of mosquitoes and the slapping of legs.
Found the cache a little away from where I thought which only delayed the anoyance of bugs and quickly signed log and ran for open spaces.
TNLNSL

Got this one early in the morning but the orchestra was in full swing - so were the mozzies!
Took McPenguin and left McOctopus.

Found ourselves on the wrong side of the river for this one. 600m was the closest we got.

Found this cache when I was still a member of Beakers Bunch.
Thankyou

Found at 1320. A great srot for a little stroll. The natural orchestra sounded great although the insect section of the band was playing a little too loudly. Got eaten alive but really enjoyed finding this cache.
Took old coin, left penguin.
Thanks Barry and Beryl.
BB

After a short drive around to find the way in, found park and track. Find cache shortly after a lovly walk in the bush

Found at 6:05pm. Found in company of Cold Freeze.

We firstly approached from way the wrong way. I didn't actually know you could approach this spot from another direction but a little experimentation soon had us on the right track. Pointed niece "J" in the right direction so that she could also claim her first find.

Thanks B & B from D B-A with J & K.
Took a toy soldier. Left a mondo figurine.

Can't believe I missed this one on the last two attempts. At least when I read throught the log I got to see I was in good company. I love this location and didn't mind having an excuse to come back. Brought the Honeymoon TB along as I think this is a beautiful example of an SA riverland cache.
It was early morning and kangaroos where out and about. Signed the log took a Kagaroo item and left a stress ball.
Bought the TB back with me.

Beautiful location. Fabulous walk and an easy approach to ground zero. From there everything fell apart.
I tried twice today to locate this cache. After last week in Mt Crawford I thought I wasnt to bad at bush searching but today has proved me wrong. Had an accuraccy of 5 metres and circle out quite a way but had no luck. Was this buried last time ?

Was in the area on another matter, and thought I would take time out to do some hunting. I first approached this one from the wrong side of the river, before I bit the bullet and invested in a more detailed map of the area Found after a pleasant but muddy walk along the trail. Had nothing with me, so TNLNSL. Thanks for showing me this spot B & B. Might come back here camping with the family, some time soon.

[This entry was edited by Nibs on Monday, August 02, 2004 at 5:39:01 AM.]

Found by Sam, Jedda and baby Declan, this being our third try, 1st time was incorrect coords, 2nd we were on wrong side of the river, but we finally found it. the walking track was a bit muddy, but luckily we had the Jeep Liberty Limited pram to get through the tough terrain. TNLN. Thanx for the nice location, and peaceful stroll.

There were six members of the team this trip, and we enjoyed the stroll, the bush and the birdlife. A lovely spot. Thanks B&B

We had a great time just getting to this one - a great walk, really pointing out how special this area was that I'd previously thought of a just the bush.
Took: Carabiner
Left: Nail Clippers
Thanks from Shane & Jackson

Found at 4.35PM Last cache for the day - now off to set up camp at Loxton. A very pleasant walk and a nice location for the cache where we heard the appropriate number of bird calls. TNLN Greg and Bev

ahhh, nice spot.... enjoyed the drive in and the walk around.... one of the nicest caches i've found.... sat on the logs and watched (and listened as instructed) to the world go by for a few minutes... very refreshing..... took the manicure set and left an Adelaide Zoo animal keyring.... thanks B&B for a great cache

Found this one about 3:30pm, our 4th for the day and probably the most enjoyable. First went wrong way... oops! G3 stopped and read each and every sign along the walk. As instructed had minute's silence - even all 3 geckolings were quiet - amazing! Took sticky lizard, left monster puppet and bouncy ball. Thanks!

Found by Rav 4 Raiders at 12.45pm on a cool day of caching. Sat on log, closed eyes as the sign said. Heard beautiful natural sounds of the bush, interupted by the blow fly quartet! TN, left toy soldier. Thanks Barry & Beryl...really enjoyed the walk to get to the cache site.

A very pleasant walk to this cache especially with the harmony of birdsong.

Took keyring and left manicure set.

Thanks Barry and Beryl

Clear skies
TeamAstro

What a lovely spot - glad to visit an area we had often seen on the map but never ventured to. Thoroughly enjoyed the walk and birdlife. The orchestra was in fine form today. Took purse and left purse. Thanks Barry and Beryl

Fourth of five caches for the day (others being: Twin Spans [B)], River Ruins, gondoliers and Bonny cache)
An interesting walk with a cache thrown in half way and a boardwalk too for good measure. Once the cache had been found it seemed a bit pointless going back the way I'd come when completing the Kaliwira (meaning "river flood flats") Walk would take just as long ... a clever ploy by Barry and Beryl? Hmmm...

Found 28/12/03 (28th December) @ 5:20pm by Paul (Team Stargazer)
Took - Measuring tape
Left - Blue carabiner, orange lizard and a motorbike rubber

Thanks Barry and Beryl

What a beatiful place to visit, sat down to listen to the orchestra and the Geopup trio started barking instead, not quite music to our ears. Took a koala, left a little pig. Thanks B&B.

Found by Mary & David at 1445. A long time since we'd seen this much rain. The lovely tracks were a quagmire, but the rain did show up the glorious colours in the gum tree bark. A few damp birds about, but they weren't very musically inclined this afternoon. Took car, left 5-piece mounted grinding stone set, which had to be taken out of it's packing to fit. Our thanks to Barry and Beryl.

heh, got there on the third attempt. This cache is worth finding - I didn't know about the reserve it's in, and it's quite a find. Thanks Barry & Beryl.

The new boardwalk looks nearly finished...

Found by Team Piggy.
A great spot, very tranquil.Found cache easily after a pleasant walk, Took & left Nothing.
As a note, the local rangers where there building a new boardwalk on part of the track.

[last edit: 8/25/2003 4:55:45 AM PST]

Couldn't find this cache either (other being Marty's bend.) only managed to get bogged. Was a bit of a waste of a long drive really.