Stromlo Walk Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
By
Sol de Lune on 15-Jul-21. Waypoint GA21863
Cache Details
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| Terrain: | |
| Type: | Traditional |
| Container: | Regular |
| Coordinates: | S35° 19.615' E149° 1.130' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 683498E 6088832N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 617 m |
| Local Government Area: | Australian Capital Territory |
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Description
Another one placed for the 2021 Battleships game....
Plenty of walking trails around Mt Stromlo and this cache is placed at the begining of one. If you continue following the track here you'll end up at the Mountain Bike area. There is an neat bar, aptly called the Handle Bar, where you can grab a feed and a couple of cold drinks.
Cache should be an easy find.
Hints
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Logs
Today I was going to try and make a big indent on the caches needed for Geosportz. The Olympics are half over and I have only made a quarter of the claims that are on offer. Unfortunately things didn't work out quite as planned. With 9 caches on the list I started well but #2,#3 and #5 were all DNFs. Thank goodness things then improved but I admit that I then avoided some COs caches.
This obviously was not one that deserves a DNF, so many thanks SDL. A very pleasant wander in to this cache and then a little further on I managed a couple of photos while being careful not to be run over by the cyclists racing downhill. TFTC SL
This obviously was not one that deserves a DNF, so many thanks SDL. A very pleasant wander in to this cache and then a little further on I managed a couple of photos while being careful not to be run over by the cyclists racing downhill. TFTC SL
Rated: for Overall Experience
One of the caches we found, whilst visiting Canberra for the Mega.
Made a quick find, cache and contents in good condition.
TFTC Sol de lune
Made a quick find, cache and contents in good condition.
TFTC Sol de lune
Rated: for Overall Experience
The stump seems to have deteriorated and the cache was on the ground. There is really no place for the cache in the stump, so I just leaned it up against it, bush side. Container and log on good nick
Rated: for Overall Experience
#GA5678 - 18:25; Out on an afternoon mission to Mt Stromlo and stopped off for this cache and a nearby GC cache as I headed for home again. Found the cache in the open, so after signing the log returned it close to where I think it should be, although GZ is looking a little the worse for wear! TFTC Sol de lune 
Rated: for Overall Experience
What an amazing way to start my holidays from work. Geo-events, traveling, meeting up with friends and finding many different caches made it fun! 
It’s so nice to finally be able to do all these things… again. The following descriptions are my adventures between the days of 12/11/21 and 16/11/21. Each cache has been logged to the end of my adventures for the day of finding them. If you would like to read my full log, please find it on any cache I found on the 16/11/21.
Day #1: I finished work at 4pm and headed over to Wagga for the only GIFF event in NSW. Apart from the CO, I was the first to arrive at the event. It was great to finally attend a Geocaching after many months without them. All talk Geo was had by all until we were told that dinner was ready. Soon after, the popcorn was ready and the movies were on. Congratulations to all the GIFF finalists and they were all a great watch. Also, Congratulations to BMG for receiving the FTF on the event. Then it was time to head home and get ready to head to Canberra for the next few days.
Day #2: I was nearly late to my own event. O’well… It was still fun with the small group of us that turned up. We also discovered many Moveable caches before heading off to today’s main goal. This happened to be finding the ‘A’ part of the GA geo-art series as well as the lone GC caches around the area which I hadn’t found as I pasted by them. I wasn’t alone as AKM came for the walk as well. After finding all but the last two we headed our separate ways as it started raining heavier. Hopefully, it won’t be raining tomorrow so the event goes ahead but well will need to see. Also pizza for dinner tonight.
Day #3: Today’s adventures included the CCE down in Booroomba and as many of the nearby caches as possible. I didn’t do the walk to the ‘Booroomba Rocks’ but I am still able to log the event. I then headed off with a large group of others to find the nearby caches. After that, I caught a lift with Kittykatch, Joolay, isopeda and Barb2e and we headed down to the ACT boarder finding the caches along the way many caches were found and a new GCA cache placed (Gudgenby – GA25097). It was great to see some ammo cans out in the wild, even if they were slightly damaged by the fires. As we arrived back in Tharwa we had afternoon tea and headed our separate ways. Another great day and so much more to go.
Day #4: Not many finds today, but definitely quality finds including a 2003 cache. They are becoming few and far between and it was great to see this one still alive. Many unique locations that I would never have visited if it wasn’t for geocaching. Most caches I found were somewhere along the drive/walk around Mount Stromlo. I also wandered around the Belconnen Mall to do some Christmas shopping. Another great day but my trip away is coming to an end… as tomorrow is my last day. 
TB visit on all found caches. I would like to thank all CO's of the caches I found and for allowing them to bring me and the rest of the caching community enjoyment.
It’s so nice to finally be able to do all these things… again. The following descriptions are my adventures between the days of 12/11/21 and 16/11/21. Each cache has been logged to the end of my adventures for the day of finding them. If you would like to read my full log, please find it on any cache I found on the 16/11/21.Day #1: I finished work at 4pm and headed over to Wagga for the only GIFF event in NSW. Apart from the CO, I was the first to arrive at the event. It was great to finally attend a Geocaching after many months without them. All talk Geo was had by all until we were told that dinner was ready. Soon after, the popcorn was ready and the movies were on. Congratulations to all the GIFF finalists and they were all a great watch. Also, Congratulations to BMG for receiving the FTF on the event. Then it was time to head home and get ready to head to Canberra for the next few days.
Day #2: I was nearly late to my own event. O’well… It was still fun with the small group of us that turned up. We also discovered many Moveable caches before heading off to today’s main goal. This happened to be finding the ‘A’ part of the GA geo-art series as well as the lone GC caches around the area which I hadn’t found as I pasted by them. I wasn’t alone as AKM came for the walk as well. After finding all but the last two we headed our separate ways as it started raining heavier. Hopefully, it won’t be raining tomorrow so the event goes ahead but well will need to see. Also pizza for dinner tonight.
Day #3: Today’s adventures included the CCE down in Booroomba and as many of the nearby caches as possible. I didn’t do the walk to the ‘Booroomba Rocks’ but I am still able to log the event. I then headed off with a large group of others to find the nearby caches. After that, I caught a lift with Kittykatch, Joolay, isopeda and Barb2e and we headed down to the ACT boarder finding the caches along the way many caches were found and a new GCA cache placed (Gudgenby – GA25097). It was great to see some ammo cans out in the wild, even if they were slightly damaged by the fires. As we arrived back in Tharwa we had afternoon tea and headed our separate ways. Another great day and so much more to go.
Day #4: Not many finds today, but definitely quality finds including a 2003 cache.
They are becoming few and far between and it was great to see this one still alive. Many unique locations that I would never have visited if it wasn’t for geocaching. Most caches I found were somewhere along the drive/walk around Mount Stromlo. I also wandered around the Belconnen Mall to do some Christmas shopping. Another great day but my trip away is coming to an end… as tomorrow is my last day. TB visit on all found caches. I would like to thank all CO's of the caches I found and for allowing them to bring me and the rest of the caching community enjoyment.
After a long week at home working, the opposite of fun, I found a few trips to make over the long weekend. Since I was out this way, I decided to check out a few other old DNFs that people have found recently. On my way back from out at the Cotter Reserve, I stopped by here. The old stump is dissolving, but the cache was still in place.
Thanks for the cache Sol De Lune
TNLN
Albida
Thanks for the cache Sol De Lune
TNLN
Albida
Out with Black Bunny for a short drive. Joint *FTF* with BB.
This one was a quick find, Thanks Sol! Shame I can't use it for a shot in the Battleships game!
This one was a quick find, Thanks Sol! Shame I can't use it for a shot in the Battleships game!
Out for a drive with Just a cacher and we decided to grab a cache or two as we were out.
A quick grab after a short walk and a *FTF*.
Thanks for the cache Sol de lune.
A quick grab after a short walk and a *FTF*.
Thanks for the cache Sol de lune.
Rated: for Overall Experience
