Mictyris longicarpus Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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TopoTurtles on 16-May-06. Waypoint GA0443
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| Type: | Multi-cache |
| Container: | Small |
| Coordinates: | S33° 39.974' E151° 18.212' (WGS 84) |
| 56H 342715E 6273559N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 4 m |
| Local Government Area: | Northern Beaches |
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The Treasure of Mictyris longicarpus
Off scuttled a crustacean marching with his mates
“Quick” he shouted “or we will be late!”
Did they hide it amongst the mangroves or bury it in the sand,
Maybe in a crevice up on dry land?
Follow the clues around the bay … but beware…
For these little solider will be watching from the waves.
WP1 - At the starting waypoint use the date on the Captains Sea Chest. The numbers are equal to S-A-I-L. Substitute the numbers into the following to gain the missing digits of the coordinates for waypoint 2
S33. 39 (A-S)(L+L)(I) E151. 18 (L)( A-S)(A+S)
WP2 – Inscribed under an anchor you will find a six digit number. Theses numbers are the equivalent of S-E-S-L-U-G. Substitute again to complete the following coordinates for waypoint 3. These are the coordinates for the Sighting Stone
S33. 39 (E+G)(U)(S) E151. 18 (L)(G+L)(G)
WP3 - Take a bearing through the Sighting Stone. Take 16 paces (m) on this bearing and you need to locate the final coordinates for the Mictyris longicarpus' treasure. Find the QR Code and use a device and a (scan app) to read it.
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This cache should be very straight forward. It is for the geokids (young and old) and their geodogs. Close by is a great playground (WP1), free BBQs and picnic tables. An off lead exercise and swimming area (for the dog) is also within the boundaries of this treasure hunt (WPT2). The location is very public and it can be very busy on weekends and after school so taking the kids and dog will provide good cover. Even better take a garbage bag and do some cleaning to cover your real purpose. The difficulty rating reflects the fact that stealth will be required.
Please be patient and check you are not being observed before fetching and replacing any clues and the cache.
Hints
JC3....Lbh ner ybbxvat evtug ng vg, frng.
TM... uvtu naq qel, ba na byq zvqqra, haqre n ebpx arne gur jngref rqtr. Znl or n yvggyr zber abegurnfg guna gur TCF cbvagf. |
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I'm absolutely stoked to find this unloved cache. It's been a work in progress over several weeks. The crazy thing is that we brought the kids to the posted coords many times but that was well before I knew anything about geocaching. So back a few weeks ago...
WP1 fell quickly and I rewarded myself with a coffee and lunch. After lunch, trotted off to WP2 and found the anchor but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't see a six digit number. So I reached out to a previous finder and although he couldn't remember the details, was able to reverse engineer something meaningful. Better still, it brought me to WP3, where to my absolute horror, a large group of muggles decided to pick that exact spot to have lunch - and they weren't moving any time soon. I went off to find another cache or two and seeing the group still there on my return, I called it a day.
Returned about a week ago and happy to see the area was free of muggles. Found what I was looking for BUT... it had been painted over. Tried to scan but it wasn't going to work and I had nothing with me that could help. So I took it home where I was easily able to restore it to its original glory. AND get access to its secret which allowed me to calculate GZ.
After shooting it out with a nearby bushranger (TP5599) this morning, I headed to GZ. It was never going to be where the iPhone was pointing unless it was anchored and water tight. So I took heed of some previous logs and paced the appropriate number of paces to the NE. After looking under about 10 items, a huge grin appeared on my face as I saw something that could only be a cache container. Quickly opened to find contents in perfect condition. Added my name to the list, replaced as found and did the happy dance all the way back to the car.
I really enjoyed this little adventure!
TFTC TopoTurtles
I'm absolutely stoked to find this unloved cache. It's been a work in progress over several weeks. The crazy thing is that we brought the kids to the posted coords many times but that was well before I knew anything about geocaching. So back a few weeks ago...
WP1 fell quickly and I rewarded myself with a coffee and lunch. After lunch, trotted off to WP2 and found the anchor but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't see a six digit number. So I reached out to a previous finder and although he couldn't remember the details, was able to reverse engineer something meaningful. Better still, it brought me to WP3, where to my absolute horror, a large group of muggles decided to pick that exact spot to have lunch - and they weren't moving any time soon. I went off to find another cache or two and seeing the group still there on my return, I called it a day.
Returned about a week ago and happy to see the area was free of muggles. Found what I was looking for BUT... it had been painted over. Tried to scan but it wasn't going to work and I had nothing with me that could help. So I took it home where I was easily able to restore it to its original glory. AND get access to its secret which allowed me to calculate GZ.
After shooting it out with a nearby bushranger (TP5599) this morning, I headed to GZ. It was never going to be where the iPhone was pointing unless it was anchored and water tight. So I took heed of some previous logs and paced the appropriate number of paces to the NE. After looking under about 10 items, a huge grin appeared on my face as I saw something that could only be a cache container. Quickly opened to find contents in perfect condition. Added my name to the list, replaced as found and did the happy dance all the way back to the car.
I really enjoyed this little adventure!
TFTC TopoTurtles
Rated: for Overall Experience
WP1 was a nightmare as there were kids all through the playground! But, I soon had the information required.
WP2 was a nice walk and an easy find of the information I needed.
WP3 was a bit confusing as I thought the sighter was the waypoint but it was only the pointer. This lead to me misunderstanding the clue and wasting a bit of time.
GZ was very difficult as it wasn't in the obvious spots and the hide is now pretty overgrown.
But it was a lovely area to explore!
TFTC.
WP2 was a nice walk and an easy find of the information I needed.
WP3 was a bit confusing as I thought the sighter was the waypoint but it was only the pointer. This lead to me misunderstanding the clue and wasting a bit of time.
GZ was very difficult as it wasn't in the obvious spots and the hide is now pretty overgrown.
But it was a lovely area to explore!
TFTC.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I returned today to complete the multi. I had lost my fieldnotes from my previous attempt so started afresh. I remembered WP1 and WP2 and soon had WP3 in hand.
Strolled over to GZ. It took a bit of finding as the cache is located ~15m north-east of where it is shown on google aerials.
Then I sat on a nearby bench to write up this log and enjoy the location.
Thanks TopoTurtles. The cache is in good shape. Found at 8:13 am.
Strolled over to GZ. It took a bit of finding as the cache is located ~15m north-east of where it is shown on google aerials.
Then I sat on a nearby bench to write up this log and enjoy the location.
Thanks TopoTurtles. The cache is in good shape. Found at 8:13 am.
Rated: for Overall Experience
We have replaced the WP3 clue and the cache at GZ. Both were AWOL.
WP3 now requires a mobile divide and a QR code reading app. So come prepared.
The cache is now significantly smaller, with only room for the log and a small pencil. It is a little north off is original location, and a little bit higher as it appears the tide may have had some role in the last caches demise.
I have amended the cache notes and hint.
GOOD LUCK.
WP3 now requires a mobile divide and a QR code reading app. So come prepared.
The cache is now significantly smaller, with only room for the log and a small pencil. It is a little north off is original location, and a little bit higher as it appears the tide may have had some role in the last caches demise.
I have amended the cache notes and hint.
GOOD LUCK.
The fences are gone and the playground is up and running. Today there were kids everywhere! Stealth mode really isn't possible in this environment. However, I saw WP1 from some distance away and could walk up and confirm the information I needed.
After a pleasant stroll I was at WP2. Great spot on a sunny day. Found the anchor and the numbers easily and I was off to WP3.
At WP3 I easily found the sighting stones, got my bearings, and paced out 16m. I searched for quite some time but couldn't find the final coordinates.
So for others I would say it's worth giving this a go and I'll watch to see if anyone gets past WP3.
After a pleasant stroll I was at WP2. Great spot on a sunny day. Found the anchor and the numbers easily and I was off to WP3.
At WP3 I easily found the sighting stones, got my bearings, and paced out 16m. I searched for quite some time but couldn't find the final coordinates.
So for others I would say it's worth giving this a go and I'll watch to see if anyone gets past WP3.
Rated: for Overall Experience
As noted by redbackspider, the playground is under reapir, but I was able to get to a few metres from WP1, and could not see a chest - unless it is on the front of the rock that was near (but inside the fence), then it may have been removed. The pirate ship seems to be undergoing replacement, among other works there.
Renovations being done to the playground, unable to access WP1. Another day.
Replaced wp3 clue. Have used a different method to conceal the clue, and we are exploring a more permanent solution. Have adjusted clue.
Also checked that other wps and final hide were still in place.
Also checked that other wps and final hide were still in place.
First GCA and first multi I've gone after.
10pm ish after a late one at work, just down the road...
beautiful warm night for a quiet stroll.
Very impressed at the amount of work that went into this.
A large storm perhaps has set the anchor adrift, but this should be no problem for any cacher worth his salty sea biscuits.
Found GZ with some great clues, cache appears to be gone unfortunately.
Noted that the last log is 8 months ago, can I ask the owner to check on it?
p.s. went out on a 13-cache mission with 'imgettingannoyed' last weekend... spotted the owner/planner in a few of his photos... small world
10pm ish after a late one at work, just down the road...
beautiful warm night for a quiet stroll.
Very impressed at the amount of work that went into this.
A large storm perhaps has set the anchor adrift, but this should be no problem for any cacher worth his salty sea biscuits.
Found GZ with some great clues, cache appears to be gone unfortunately.
Noted that the last log is 8 months ago, can I ask the owner to check on it?
p.s. went out on a 13-cache mission with 'imgettingannoyed' last weekend... spotted the owner/planner in a few of his photos... small world
Rated: for Overall Experience
Had a great time on my first multi-cache. Loved the clues and some very sneaky locations (WP3). Cache is in good condition. TNLNSL. Thanks.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Finally got this one. I attempted to find WP3 twice before but it eluded me. This time I came with geowife and, sure, she found it, how couldn'I I have looked at *that* before?
Thanks for the cache, and for the lesson about the Mictyris Longicarpus. I think I saw an army of these little crabs in my last trip to Tasmania, I'm uploading some of the photos I took.
Took the Fire TB. I didn't see any swaggies there. Dropped a Donald strap, a ring and a golden coin to add to the small treasure.
Thanks for the cache, and for the lesson about the Mictyris Longicarpus. I think I saw an army of these little crabs in my last trip to Tasmania, I'm uploading some of the photos I took.
Took the Fire TB. I didn't see any swaggies there. Dropped a Donald strap, a ring and a golden coin to add to the small treasure.
Boy so many muggles! Without geokiddies and without geohound I felt very exposed but I managed to get through the first two WPs. I got stuck at the third WP and didn't final the final coordinates so will try again.
Retrieved original log and the Black Ferrari TB. Thanks for the return W.Wilkos. Though the original log is headed to the bin of destiny.
Finally got a chance to finish this one off after 6 months or so. Nice easy find once we put all the clues together. Thanks for bringing this one back to life. We tried to fit the old log book inside but its too big so we slipped it behind the cache, so drop by and pick it up for old times sake.
Took: nothing
Left Black Ferrari TB (Doh !!!)
Took: nothing
Left Black Ferrari TB (Doh !!!)
This cache is proving a nemesis for us. Firstly it had been muggled. Now the Cache is back online we went straight the new WP, found the clue, only to discover we need the lost notes from the other WPs and the formulas which of course we did not bring.
We will be back !!!
We will be back !!!
Have finished replacing and re-hiding the cache and have made it available again. There is a new final hide and thus an extra step and clue to obtain. We feel this extra step increases the difficulty a little so have increased the difficult rating. Mona Vale Dave has sent me a great image of the bay from the c1970s. If anyone else has historic images please upload them. Good luck! 
Carrying out maintenance and should have everything back in place with a better hide with in the week.
Not sure if I should have noted found it or not. After quiet a bit of searching we managed to find a discarded zip lock bag and the remnants of the log book in a bush. It was rain damaged and all entries had been ripped out and replaced by some graffiti by a young chap named Tony. I'm afraid to say that the Soldier Crab seems to have been devoured by a young Sea Eagle. We took the remains of the log book. Shame as the Goekid got a real buzz out of the multi-point, and you obviously put a lot of work into it. I guess you'll need to leave it quiet a while before putting in another.
my miss-spent youth was spent here chasing the crabs - cant see the crabs now for the picnic'rs.
I will scan and post a picture of the cache site in 1971.
took a crab and left a party hat.
a nice little bit of camouflage thanks topos
I will scan and post a picture of the cache site in 1971.
took a crab and left a party hat.
a nice little bit of camouflage thanks topos
Lunchtime on a drizzly Friday is an excellent time to do this. Very few muggles and only a few kids at WP1.
The cache container itself is very well done.
TFTC
A quick & chilly motorbike ride after work led us to the cache. A bit of stealth required but late afternoon seemed to be a fairly good time to go. TNLNSL
Yippee!! My first virgin cache!
Slow day at work & discovered that there's a new cache just down the road. I'd ridden the mountain bike to work so decided to go for this one in my lunch hour on wheels. Figured if the WPs were too far apart I could continue the search later, but as it turned out I was able to cover the ground quickly & despite making an error in the final WP with my maths, which took me past the final WP, I found it ok.
Love the camoe'd container, Took starfish, left snake & spider.
Slow day at work & discovered that there's a new cache just down the road. I'd ridden the mountain bike to work so decided to go for this one in my lunch hour on wheels. Figured if the WPs were too far apart I could continue the search later, but as it turned out I was able to cover the ground quickly & despite making an error in the final WP with my maths, which took me past the final WP, I found it ok.
Love the camoe'd container, Took starfish, left snake & spider.
