Adam's Ale Howrah, Tasmania, Australia
By
DnA! on 18-May-10. Waypoint GA2121
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | Traditional |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 52.111' E147° 23.256' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 531659E 5253713N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 144 m |
| Local Government Area: | Clarence |
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Description
The difficulty is not in finding the cache but in retrieving it.
Waverly Flora Park is full of history and has some spectacular views of Hobart. The Botanist Charles Darwin once visited here. There is a Charles Darwin Trail available that retraces his steps when he visited here in 1836. More information is available on the Clarence City Council’s website (https://www.greaterhobarttrails.com.au/track/charles-darwin-trail/)
So while looking for the cache, why not explore the area and enjoy the views that are on offer. Remember that caching can be thirsty work, especially on a hot day. So make sure you have plenty of water with you, as there is none available in the area.
The cache is camouflaged and contains log book only. You will need to bring your own pen. NO Swaps, TBs or GCs, please.
There are a few things that you need to know:
1. You will need to take something with you to help with the retrieval of the cache.
2. You will get dirty, so wear some old clothes.
3. One person can retrieve the cache (if they are a contortionist) but it will be easier if two people can do it.
4. Please, please, please DO NOT POKE ANYTHING into the cache or the cache container.
5. Sometimes the cache container takes its time to show itself. You may need to be patient for 20 or 30 seconds.
For a detailed map of area go to http://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/page.aspx?u=1542
First to Find prize is a headlamp.
Hints
Lbh jvyy arrq nccebkvzngryl 1000 ohg oevat 2000 gb znxr fher.
Uvag vf va gur pnpur anzr. |
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Decode |
Logs
After several years of very little activity on this cache we have decided it is time to be archived.
This is an excellent cache. Well worth it.
Amazing effort in placement
Understand why this is legendary. Been here before, but not enough materials. (Must read instructions)
Thank you for something unique
Amazing effort in placement
Understand why this is legendary. Been here before, but not enough materials. (Must read instructions)
Thank you for something unique
Rated: for Overall Experience
This is a great cache, and we appreciated the effort taken in its creation and hide. Noticed it hadn't been found for quite a while, but is in very good order. We took along more than was required, just to make sure. Didn't have to wait either, and there were no muggles, the light showers must have been keeping them at bay, or they were home having lunch! Solo EeePees had found one of DnA!'s caches a bit earlier, whiles the remaining 3 waited in the car. Then we met up with Lil Rafa and geoGSP at the top of Quarry Road and we all headed up to GZ.
Much fun to do, and we all enjoyed it. Nice spot for a walk, even in the dwizzle.
THANKS DnA! for the adventures today.
3/361 1230pm Sun 18th Sept 2016
Much fun to do, and we all enjoyed it. Nice spot for a walk, even in the dwizzle.
THANKS DnA! for the adventures today.
3/361 1230pm Sun 18th Sept 2016
Rated: for Overall Experience
Discovered the location of this one a few months ago whilst looking for other caches in the area with EeePees. A plan was hatched to return and retrieve this cache, and today we put that plan into action. All of the EeePees were in attendance, and we were able to retrieve the cache and sign the log easily. Thanks for a great cache DnA, this is a great area for walking and a lovely place to come back and visit.
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Hi Guys was out and about with the boys, and had a look at this one. We added what was needed till it was over the top and nothing. May need to be checked over.
Finally we got to do this cache. It has been on our list of must dos since we new about GCA. We took a big enough tool and soon had the cache in hand. We were careful and didn't get dirty. A brilliant cache that I guess was a 'first' of its kind. TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
Accompanies everlasting, 
wow long walk up up, breathless with heavy carry to there... wow awesome view but weather little hottest day...
wow excellent cache, love it... Thanks for have us enjoyed there.. greatly job DnA!..
wow long walk up up, breathless with heavy carry to there... wow awesome view but weather little hottest day... wow excellent cache, love it... Thanks for have us enjoyed there.. greatly job DnA!..
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Loved it so much, we enjoyed walk along to the GZ, Lovely bushland - nice track - puff puff KAM doing the dirty work - just I took a photo but missed out... anyway excellent neat job... Loved your create one... Signed the log. Thanks DnA!. 
PS instead of ALL7 now "KAM". Thanks.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Yay. Actually found the location a bit over a week ago, but it has taken a while to enlist a willing helper to retrieve the cache. Thanks to DnA! for the support.
Thanks to DnA! for the support.Rated: for Overall Experience
This was a second attempt, and still unsuccessful. We will try again though. 
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Thanks for that, with my two kids 3 and 5 years old it was a great adventure. Had to google a bit to figure out where the log book is...well I am new at this 
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Geokids loved this as our first cache find. The perfect way to start our new caching adventures.Rated: for Overall Experience
My first cache find on GCA.
Having found plenty of others on GC and having done the caches in this park in the past I made the trip today with what i needed to get this one.
I called and had a look at this one yesterday while finding another cache knowing full well that I didnt have what was needed to get the log out.
So today with the needed item in my bag I walked up the hill again and with not a soul around it was great to get the cache out and sign the log without any problems.
I have found caches like this in the past but none so well constructed with such a hard-wearing material.
I had great fun doing this and thanks to the CO for all the hard work.
Having found plenty of others on GC and having done the caches in this park in the past I made the trip today with what i needed to get this one.
I called and had a look at this one yesterday while finding another cache knowing full well that I didnt have what was needed to get the log out.
So today with the needed item in my bag I walked up the hill again and with not a soul around it was great to get the cache out and sign the log without any problems.
I have found caches like this in the past but none so well constructed with such a hard-wearing material.
I had great fun doing this and thanks to the CO for all the hard work.
Rated: for Overall Experience
What a great idea for a cache.
Excellent work.
TFTC
Excellent work.
TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
With the application of the appropriate agent the cache container was retreived without too much difficulty. I really like this idea! 
Was out and about and as was told there was a gca up here came prepared. Geo kid 1 and friend enjoyed exploring the area.
JABs.
JABs.
Loved it! I wonder how many people made the same mistake I did...?
Rated: for Overall Experience
Had a wonderful walk to the cache. found it very interesting in the way to get the cache out of it hiding spot. TFTC.
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I loved this cache, it was a fun one to get. Very creative way of retrieving and amazing views. I was looking straight at it and I didn't even notice 
. TNLN TFTC.
. TNLN TFTC.Rated: for Overall Experience
I've wanted to do this for SO long, and after completing my caretaking duties for his birds, he wasn't in a good position to decline my suggestion for our outing today! So we and the dog strolled up with a large container with the necessary equipment. When we got there, we found the tool was TOO large!!! Luckily we found something nearby to help in this rather curious of situations. Phew! With both of us doing our bit, extraction then went smoothly, I am very pleased to say. It is such a clever hide, DnA, you amaze me. And it is so great to have finally logged this cache! Thanks for all the work in setting it up, and for your very clever brains to think of it. PS. It's always nice to have a walk too...Maddie happily gives it her four paws up as well.
Rated: for Overall Experience
What an excellent cache, we thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. The views, the walk and especially the extraction. Thanks for making our 200th GA find one to remember.
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Great hide. Nice day for a Valentine stroll and cuddle when retrieving cache. Good thing no muggles going by. We too thought the hide might have gone after the burn off, but it is still there. Had the right tools from the clue. Well done, best find yet.
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Nice walk on a hot day. At first glance around the reserve I noticed recent burn evidence and this continued to GZ but all is well. Brought a spare hand or two to assist in the expected retrieval. First attempt failed and I was worried the cache was missing but I'm guessing the local inhabitant that I evicted from it's location may have been weighing down on the prize.
Second attempt and slightly soggy helper had the cache retrieved when the cache finally revealed itself!
Many thanks. Great cache for kids
P
Second attempt and slightly soggy helper had the cache retrieved when the cache finally revealed itself!
Many thanks. Great cache for kids
P
Rated: for Overall Experience
This cache was great fun and loved it. No stingy insects at all. We guessed the right tool needed (from the hint). TFTC.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Except for one aspect, we really enjoyed finding and completing this cache. The only negative aspect was that when we got to GZ and started to carry out the necessary operation, we disturbed hordes of small, flying and stinging insects and we made them very angry. After about five minutes we managed to largely clear the area but would recommend to others that they bring the Aerogard. The overwhelming positives were the ingenious cache, that it worked perfectly and that it was our 1500th cache for this year. A great caching experience. TFTC
DNA does it once again..
Great Stuff. I loaded up the car with several diffent types of tools. But I realised just as I arrived at my original carpark site that I didn't have the right tool.
Off I went to a friend's house to borrow the said tool. Only to find I couldnt remember which was his house. But after some scavenging around.. Bingo- I was fully armed and ready to go.
After a short walk to the GZ and a little bit off searching around, I found the hide. What a professional job..
While standing cross-eyed & holding my tongue in the right place, I managed to get the treasure by myself. And then I realised I didn't have the a scribe to register my log.. But to prove I was there "I agree - It is harmless"
What great fun and thank you for a great cache
Great Stuff. I loaded up the car with several diffent types of tools. But I realised just as I arrived at my original carpark site that I didn't have the right tool.
Off I went to a friend's house to borrow the said tool. Only to find I couldnt remember which was his house. But after some scavenging around.. Bingo- I was fully armed and ready to go.
After a short walk to the GZ and a little bit off searching around, I found the hide. What a professional job..
While standing cross-eyed & holding my tongue in the right place, I managed to get the treasure by myself. And then I realised I didn't have the a scribe to register my log.. But to prove I was there "I agree - It is harmless"
What great fun and thank you for a great cache
Great cache! Lovely walk to this one, with great views of the Derwent and the snow capped mountains. We sort of guessed what to expect with this cache, so we came prepared. As we were doing the necessary, a muggle walked up to us and asked what on earth we were doing. As we were caught in a very compromising position (so to speak), we told him about geocaching, and showed him the cache. After much amazement and talk of all things geocaching, we parted ways, and he will be back with his son to show him the cache. Who knows, maybe this will get a couple of newbies into our sport/hobby/pastime?!
Everyone agreed this was an excellent cache. Thanks muchly DnA!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Had a lovely walk to this cache. There I was on the verge of retrieving the cache when a muggle appeared. Not willing to back away and start again we ended up explaining geocaching as we continued to retrieve the cache. I had actually had this very idea for a cache I'm working on. I will now need a new one tftc
Great cache. Took 3000 and was left with only 250 as didn't pickup the trick involved. 
. Tftc. Great area for the cache as well, I think it has been my third walk in the area this year for geocaches. Person on bike flew by whilst in the middle of the cache with geo kids a & e helping. I was certainly unable to do this alone unless I took my shoes off (possibly )
. Tftc. Great area for the cache as well, I think it has been my third walk in the area this year for geocaches. Person on bike flew by whilst in the middle of the cache with geo kids a & e helping. I was certainly unable to do this alone unless I took my shoes off (possibly )Rated: for Overall Experience
Find no 3 for the day. Got to the parking spot. Worked out how this one was going to work. Realised we didn't have the right tool to retrieve it so went to the nearest service station to acquire such. While we were there left both car doors open and all our paper work for the day blew all over the yard!! Had fun retrieving it all - NOT!! Headed back to cache and managed to get it without getting too dirty. A cool cache. Thanks.
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A couple of free hours, a beautiful clear winter's day, today was THE day, and we needed a special cache for this occasion! 
After running some errands, we parked the car and ambled to GZ in the sunshine. Easily found, we then set about the task of extraction - after a few interesting moments of attempted coordination, the cache was ours !
It was not FTF, but it WAS #2400 !
We think it also was very appropriate that it was a GCA cache too!
Thanks DnA! for an elegantly constructed geocache !
After running some errands, we parked the car and ambled to GZ in the sunshine. Easily found, we then set about the task of extraction - after a few interesting moments of attempted coordination, the cache was ours !
It was not FTF, but it WAS #2400 !
We think it also was very appropriate that it was a GCA cache too!
Thanks DnA! for an elegantly constructed geocache !
Rated: for Overall Experience
We thought we should check on the cache following Reborn Cyclists comments. There was a little bit of debris in the container which may have fouled things up. Once cleared it was working perfectly again.
Retrieved this time with the help of Mrs RC. Having gone through the required steps, we were rather disappointed not to have access to the cache (in fact, it appeared to be missing), but a bit of poking and proddding with another implement solved the problem.
Thanks for a brilliantly put together piece of work!
Thanks for a brilliantly put together piece of work!
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Hi Dna! All I want to say about reborn cyclists tool not being big enough, his wife must be disappointed, but it helps him ride his bike easier!!!
Now the cache. It can be done on your own, I did it and am seeing my chiro tomorrow to take the double twist out of my back. Nah - Just kidding, but I did it successfully with the help of my friends ich, I ego and self: no-one else was there to help.
Started the retrieval and ah oh; another surprise. Overcame that small delay and voila I had the log. Logged the cache at 1146hrs as my 2nd of 4 for the day, 596th overall.
Also found the tool that was left behind. It was big enough reborn!!!
Had a muttley and its owner go by, followed by some lady; neither any the wiser of my intentions or the cache as my photography is a good bluff.
The trip back was easier than the one on the way to the cache - I wonder why?
Thanks for a cache with a difference; cheers for now, OldSaint.
Now the cache. It can be done on your own, I did it and am seeing my chiro tomorrow to take the double twist out of my back. Nah - Just kidding, but I did it successfully with the help of my friends ich, I ego and self: no-one else was there to help.
Started the retrieval and ah oh; another surprise. Overcame that small delay and voila I had the log. Logged the cache at 1146hrs as my 2nd of 4 for the day, 596th overall.
Also found the tool that was left behind. It was big enough reborn!!!
Had a muttley and its owner go by, followed by some lady; neither any the wiser of my intentions or the cache as my photography is a good bluff.
The trip back was easier than the one on the way to the cache - I wonder why?
Thanks for a cache with a difference; cheers for now, OldSaint.
I rode the bike to the spot, found much what I was expecting (but amazingly well done!), got out the tool I had brought, assumed the contortionist position - and then discovered that my tool wasn't big enough (no jokes, please).
I'll have to come back next week.
Fabulous cache!
I'll have to come back next week.
Fabulous cache!
We were intrigued by the comments about this one, and decided that it was time for us to visit and see for ourselves. We may not have quite had the right tool if we hadn't read the hint beforehand (so we are not as clever as some!!). When we arrived we went wow and then set about the task of logging - we had a couple of technical hitches, even with the correct tool and two of us present!! The first thing we managed to retrieve was a piece of chewing gum - we can take a guess at what had been going on here!!! Someone has left their tool behind, We were going to bring it down off the hill for them, but then realised it may belong to the owner and they may want it there, so we didn't!!!!!!!!!! TFTC and the fun of retrieval, DNA!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Absolute Brillance! I had worked out what tools we needed before we got there so was well prepared. Loved it! Will need to put more thought into the ones we are putting out. TFTBC oh and are a bit reluctant to rate this so highly as this and my 'Pirate's Booty' are in the running for cache of the year!
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We did a maintenance trip to the cache today and replaced the slightly damaged container.
Came back with necessary tools and soon had cache.Excellent cache.TFTC
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Have to log as a did not find but technically did find cache but could not retrieve contents so will be back with the appropriate tools needed.Very clever cache.
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Now, *that* it is impressive. I came suitably prepared, thanks to the description having just the right amount of detail. By far the cleverest traditional I've seen for ages and easily a contender for the best traditional of 2010.
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Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU DNA! I've been wanting to place a hide like this in ages, but could NEVER have pulled it off like you have! I love it, and I love that you got my son and myself out into what wasn't too bad an afternoon, to one of my favourite childhood haunts!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Rated: for Overall Experience
A brilliant cache, took a bit of effort, and may need just half a star more difficulty. TNLNSL TFTC and the FTF prize DnA!
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