Moorland Moresurf Northdown, Tasmania, Australia
By CarollEyre - Adopted by 2y'stassies on 18-May-10. Waypoint GA2024

out and about with the two Rafas caching for a GCA game, a nice sunny day lots of GCA caches to get. TFTC TNLN log dry.

Thanks for the cache 2y'stassies.
RLD4963 and I have had our eyes on the Coastal Walk series for a little while, and this weekend was on opportunity to head north with the GeoGSP and see if what we could find. It was great that we could take the GeoGSP along with us, he certainly enjoyed the walk and he had a few lovely runs along the beach. We didn't look for all in the series. A generic log for the series follows with individual comments for caches where appropriate.
We arrived in Devonport before lunch Saturday morning, and so we chose to start at the Devonport end of the series and headed east. We had mixed success, with more finds than DNF's and pretty much enjoyed this section - although everytime we saw the word 'creeper' in the hint, we pretty much cringed as the whole area was pretty much carpeted in 'creeper'! Once we reached Cormorant Point we headed back to the car, grabbed something to eat and then headed to the trig point at Moreland Point. From here we headed west and quickly discovered that this section of the track was a lot worse - very overgrown, lots of trees down, and the track very indistinct. On top of that, we had one find in nearly an hour of searching. As we were just not getting anywhere, we decided to head to our accommodation for the night and revisit our plans.
On Sunday morning we headed back to the trig point and decided to search for those caches east of the trig point - this was a success, and we found all the caches in this section of the trail.
We passed a few groups of people fishing as we wandered along the beach to this spot. The tide wasn't out so we were on the large pebbles of the beach for half of the trip but it wasn't too bad, and it was a nice sunny day. We were very glad to find this one in the obvious spot - the end of our coast trail walk for this trip.

today i had to pick a co worker up at the Devonport Airport so i decided to take my lunch break at Moorland beach and collect these last few caches till he arrived at the airport.
This cache was a quick and easy find but the logbook was wet and i didnt have the time to dry it, managed to sign my name on it tho. TFTC

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Walked this end of the track - well on the beach and just ventured up when needed as track was a bit overgrown and I was concerned about wriggling sticks! It was a bit of a scramble up the hill and more of a scramble down! TFTC 2y’stassies

This was the most westerly if the caches we found in Moorville Beach today. After a couple of DNFs along the way, we were pleased to come across a fairly easy find. The tripod is now more of a bipod . The cache was a little damp, but the logbook was still ok to sign. Sorry, but we didn’t have time to sit in the sun and dry it properly today. TFTC

After a big day caching the PCT and finding other caches around Penguin and Ulverstone yesterday, we set our sights on the Coastal Walk series at Devonport. So today we headed off with Tassie Trekkers and gooseandegg enjoying the different scenery compared to the river walk. We had mixed success on the Coastal Walk trail and luckily this older cache was a quick find. A beautiful walk on the beach with great company. TFTC

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And as far east as we need to go. Mondays 'task' was to do the remainder of the Coastal Walk series, having found the first ten last year. We teamed up with Tassie Trekkers and Whitewebbs so we had plenty of eyes to search this difficult area. In parts the track disappeared under the coastal wattle and we were either scooting along under it or skirting around it through the grass. At the far eastern end there seemed to be substantial erosion of the dunes resulting in a few DNFs. Others were allotted plenty of time but could not be found.

Collected on walk along coast

Hi CarollEyre
Have had this cache on my to do list that long, I'd made it a bucket lister
Today, Budge and I came North to hunt caches along the Coastal Walking Track
Having found a few along the way, this long time wanted cache was finally found and taken out of the bucket
A quick find was had with Budge
Sainted this one at 1545 hours
Weather was overcast and windy - seas a little boisterous
Enjoyed my bucket list adventure - Thank You
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint

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We did the walk from Tea Tree lane along the John Palmer track at first and then along the beach. A lovely walk on a sunny day and with the tide out there was lots of nice hard sand to stroll along after we'd left the walking track. Quite a number of other people about both with and without mutts and one even with a horse. We could see GZ from quite a distance - replete with a yellow "flag". Or an old raincoat. Located the cache without difficulty. Oddly - considering the type of container (PVC pipe)- it was rather damp inside. The log book included. If we'd had time we would have tarried a while and dried the book out - but alas the day was getting quite old now and we had to head back. Left the log book out of the plastic bag - perhaps it may dry out inside the container. Great spot.

Well, that was a walk...at least it was low tide. First few hundred metres along the hard/wet sand was ok, but when I hit the rocks, it became a bit slower going. However, with time on my side at the moment, I just kept at it and soon arrived near the GZ...then the short little burst to get up there. Cache was found without issue, the log was signed....and yep, then the walk back. Just FYI, about 35 minutes from car to car...so really not that bad...others should come and have a go.

Thanks 2y'stassies...(now enjoying a night with better WIFI in Launceston...so I can catch up with the logs...)

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Last time we were in this area, to find a trig, the tide was wrong to try this one but today we got it right and had a pleasant stroll along the beach to the cache. Had the place to ourselves apart from some horse riding muggles and their dogs along the beach. Over two years since this cache has had a find but everything is good. TFTC

Thanks. Also a favourite place of ours. Today was a beautiful winter's day. The beach was full of beautiful people on 4-wheeler motor bikes, horses, walking dogs, collecting seaweed, playing and beachcombing like us. You won't be disappointed with this beach!

Had a lovely walk with a beautiful sunset. Well worth the effort & a tenth anniversary cache to boot. I didn't want to leave.

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A nice walk along the beach and a quick find. The last time I was here I was a teen! Such a long time ago. TNLN. TFTC!

Found this great CarrollEyre cache for the second time. Its great being the boss and taking the day off just because you can but then you find yourself bored with nothing to do so bugger it take the geo-pooch for a walk. Got the tide wrong and walked the whole beach on the rocks. Did wonders for the bad back. Actualy it did,lol. This is a great cache that more should go find. Thanks CarrollEyre for this top cache

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Checked the tide to make sure it was out as I didn't fancy walking any distance on those rocks. Day was superb and cache easy to find. TFTC

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Beautiful area arrived late in afternoon stayed the night and located cache early the next morning when the tide was out, made the going much easier that doing the pebble shuffle. Took bulldog clip and left rooster.

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This was our second walk for today after completing a 5 klm walk to the first cache This added another 3.2 klm to the day,the tide was far enough out to walk along the beach without walking along the rock shingles. Beautiful beach, enjoyed the walk. TNLY. TFTC

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Nice easy find on a beautiful sunny morning
not much wind either,,,,(and we didn't have to walk far)

SL TNLN TFTC

all is well at GZ

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Decided to try a TB rescue mission for beetles2 during my lunch break. Turns out this was further than I'd realized (almost 2k round trip). Not the easiest going on sand in my work shoes.
It was quite a nice walk along the beach though once I lost the muggles and their mutts. As I was getting close to GZ I was starting to wonder how I'd find it (had forgotten to print the clue). Once I was within 200m it was obvious though - it couldn't be anywhere else.
A very nice cache - completely dry. I bunkered down in the bushes out of the wind to sign the log.
I rescued the Desert Paintball TB and swapped a small padlock with a yoyo and puzzle ball.
TFTC - a very enjoyable amble up the beach.

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A while back we swapped trackables in this cache. Duh!! Not a real smart thing to do. Was wondering if the next visitor could retrieve our trackable if it is still in there and then collect it from us. Thanks. Beetles2

Just the tonic I needed after being unwell for 2 weeks. The fresh air blew the cobwebs away and I immediately felt greatly improved.
Was feeling so weak I couldnt open the cache, so gave it to Redtag who made short work of it.
Many thanks

Met up with 3DG and we did this cache together.
Late in the afternoon with the sun setting was the perfect time.
The sunsets up here leave me speechless (which is no mean feat)!
I could have sat there all night but after signing the log book 3DG was motoring his way back to the car. I had to run to keep up which I have only just realized now, I didnt need to do!, as I had the keys
Great cache CarrollEyre and thanks Ank for the company

lovely sunny day, nice spot to put a cache!

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As we are old salts we got the tide just right. There was no wind and the afternoon was perfect. Its a great location and another beaut container. We met some old friends that we hadent seen for at least 10 years on the way back along the beach. All in all top day. Hey dont lose our marbles in the sand.

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Just after low tide so an easy walk on sand. The surf was up today with quite a good swell. Cache is all well....rehid a tad better as there are camper muggles just back along the beach. Another great stretch of coastline...most enjoyable. Many thanks CarrollEyre...Cheers.

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The tide was in so a walk on the rocks was required to retrieve this cache. Great day, no wind which is unusual for this beach. Swapped trackables not realising this was an Australian cache.

Being just off the end of the main runway at Devonport I often see people/cars down here. Now I'm going to wonder whether they are cachers that I can see or just regular muggle-folk.

I also left a travel bug here, but now I realise that was a silly thing to do. Perhaps the next finder could rescue it and log it as taken from me? Ta

It was high tide when I arrived at the beach so it was a bit of a scramble along the shingle to gz. An easy find and a pleasant outing as there was no wind and the sun was shining. TNLN Thanks

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First to find at 1:05pm (not am!)on 18 May 2010. We took a liesurely stroll along the beach early on a very pleasant autumn afternoon and were very surprised to find that the cache had not been claimed already. Left a computer keyboard cleaning brush and TN. A very restful spot for a beach walk. TFTC

Happy tenth birthday for geocaching in Australia!!