B&W (V) On their way North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 20-Aug-10. Waypoint GA2323
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | Burke and Wills |
| Container: | Virtual |
| Coordinates: | S37° 47.605' E144° 56.854' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 319288E 5815122N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 24 m |
| Local Government Area: | Melbourne |
/144.947572313428,-37.7934088120439,14/400x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiY2F1Z2h0YXR3b3JrIiwiYSI6ImNqa2l4ZzNzMDE5bjgzdm1sZGpuODF1Mm0ifQ.q8YMzVyzDJJlJHHV8EMjwQ)
Description
This is a special Burke & Wills cache listed on Geocaching Australia.
This cache requires you to visit a Burke & Wills historical location and take a photo as described along with your GPS receiver and if possible yourself in the picture. Once you have logged this cache as a find, you are required to load your picture to your log to validate your find.
Validating Your Log
Take a picture of your GPS receiver and if possible yourself in front of the tram building and attach it to your online log.
Important Information
The Burke Wills Historical Society notes: "The actual route Burke and Wills followed once they left Camp 78 is unknown and one of the most intensely debated issues. Wills' map and some of his journals containing astronomical observations have been lost. Because the journals have never been transcribed, it means the expedition's track north of the Diamantina, through the gibber rises, confused sand dunes and extensive claypans, is a matter for conjecture."
Travel in Outback Australia can be extremely hazardous. Plan your trip with care and seek and follow local advice on what precautions to take. Be aware of private property restrictions. Do not risk your life to log this geocache.
About This Location
Burke fired another assistant for being "a little too hilarious through excess of beer", but hired three more men on the spot.
Then, to the roars of some 15,000 citizens and a brass band playing "Cheer, Boys, Cheer", the party marched north in the direction of the Sarah Sands Hotel, turned, traversed whole length of the park again and headed out the South Gate onto Flemington Road, thence to Mount Alexander Road and out of town. One wagon broke down before it had even left the park.
Additonal Information
Source: Paul Dorsey Used with Permission
Logs
An amazing part of history.
Thanks for sharing this interesting location.
Dropping someone off at the Women’s Hospital, I took a stroll whilst I waited seeing the sights, the amazing colours, the natural beauty. The geocaches are a great bonus of my day out.
Thank you for this cache here.
It’s amazing to see the country in the eyes of a Geocacher.
- GCA #601
Thanks for sharing this interesting location.
Dropping someone off at the Women’s Hospital, I took a stroll whilst I waited seeing the sights, the amazing colours, the natural beauty. The geocaches are a great bonus of my day out.
Thank you for this cache here.
It’s amazing to see the country in the eyes of a Geocacher.- GCA #601
Rated: for Overall Experience
Enjoying a walk around Royal Park today and it turns out there are a few B&W caches in the area!
Took a picture of the tram shelter and attached it to this log.
Thanks to Geocaching Australia for this cache!
TFTC, Brainiac03
Took a picture of the tram shelter and attached it to this log.
Thanks to Geocaching Australia for this cache!
TFTC, Brainiac03
quick find while out with goose and egg and Toolman
doing a raiding mission from Tassie
thanks for the cache
doing a raiding mission from Tassie
thanks for the cache
had to do a block to find a parking spot. took a quick snap. found with stainless steel rat and 1toolman
After checking out of the Motel I had nearly the whole day to do caches around the area before heading out to the airport so decided to walk from the motel into town doing GCA caches along the way.
From this cache I was doing Burke and Wills caches and a couple of history caches as I passed them.
Requested image was taken and attached.
Thanks Geocaching Australia for the cache.
From this cache I was doing Burke and Wills caches and a couple of history caches as I passed them.
Requested image was taken and attached.
Thanks Geocaching Australia for the cache.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I traveled back home to SA from Perth for family reasons and decided that Melbourne is only a short hop from Adelaide, so I logged an attendance at the Parkville Mega event and headed over for 5 days in Melbourne. I hired an E bike and had it for 4 days so was able to get around to many places and grab lots of caches as well as biking from the Youth Hostel in North Melbourne to Parkeville which was only a short ride. After checking into the hostel on Thursday i jumped on a tram and headed down to the markets and then jumped off and went for a stroll through a park nearby for another cache. On the tuesday after the event I rode all around the cbd getting caches and was passing through here to go to some other caches so i stopped by here to have a look and and grab some photos so i could log the cache. The things you see when riding a bike....much better than having a car. Thanks for the cache Geocaching Australia. still trying to log all my finds from the event....
Rated: for Overall Experience
My first Burke and Will's cache! In Melbourne with RLD4963 for the Parkville mega event and stopped here. Photo attached
out and about with Lil Rafa at the mega Parkville event this was in the sights TFTC TNBPLN BUILDING DRY
Rated: for Overall Experience
nothing to mark this cache but collecting the Melbourne B&W caches before setting off on a road trip
Another Burke & Wills find today. A bit of a walk after finding the other one in Parkville this morning. TFTC enjoying this series
Today we decided to tick off some B&W virtuals and bag ourselves a Dragon Zone trophy. This was one we snapped and we enjoyed our visit to the various locations.
Thanks Geocaching Australia.
Thanks Geocaching Australia.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Came past here at night, had a spare pillow in my car gave it to homeless person sleeping on the bench.
Stood at this location and photographed the tram building. Enjoying the B&W series.
Rated: for Overall Experience
When I came here I was walking around in cycles looking for a plaque – in the end read the notes & took some photos of the area – thanks for showing the area to us.
Rated: for Overall Experience
#GA333 - 07:45; Day 2 of my B&W expedition in Melbourne. After eight finds and a single DNF on day 1, there were 12 caches left on the list for today. Taking to the geomobile, after a day on foot yesterday, this was the second stop as I headed out towards Flemington and Moonee Ponds for a couple of those outside the inner city precinct. Parked the geomobile and haeded across this busy road at the lights. The traffic was building as people headed into the city. TFTC Geocaching Australia
Rated: for Overall Experience
I've been meaning to stop here for ages but I always forget til I've gone past. Today I remembered and parked quite a long way up the road before making my way to gz.
Thanks Geocaching Australia. I love reading the history on there.
Thanks Geocaching Australia. I love reading the history on there.
Used to travel on this line to and from school. This stop (it used to be an actual stop) was particularly notable because it is where the St Als girls would pile on.
Thanks for the cache and the series.
Thanks for the cache and the series.
22:49
If I've gotta go out in the wet wintry night to send a travelling cache on its way, I may as well make it worth my while. A few more B&W hides not too far from home fit the bill quite nicely.
Thankfully, the rain had petered out, so I could get the necessary photos without a drenching. This was my last stop... I guess I did these bass-ackwards tonight, starting at the aftermath and finishing near the beginning.
GCA#90
If I've gotta go out in the wet wintry night to send a travelling cache on its way, I may as well make it worth my while. A few more B&W hides not too far from home fit the bill quite nicely.
Thankfully, the rain had petered out, so I could get the necessary photos without a drenching. This was my last stop... I guess I did these bass-ackwards tonight, starting at the aftermath and finishing near the beginning.
GCA#90
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found this cache while in the area looking for a few more caches.
I can remember using this tram stop occasionally on the way to/from school. What memories it brings back!
Used as a meeting place for the girls at the local girls high school and had many of "pash" in the area as well!!!
I can remember using this tram stop occasionally on the way to/from school. What memories it brings back!
Used as a meeting place for the girls at the local girls high school and had many of "pash" in the area as well!!!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Another B&W virtual. We actually walked past it last night looking for dinner without realising it. Came back today but there doesn't seem much to see here these days, so got a picture of me next to the Royal Park sign. Cheers.
Took my life in my hands crossing the tram tracks from Royal Park, as the Childrens Hospital construction site has blocked off the walking path.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Out on a legendary cache run with caching buddy Trailrunning. For the first time, we actually completed the whole list and added a few more on the way home to meet the 50-find cache mark. Started early at 5.45pm all the way till 2am before we went home tired, but happy. 2 DNF's along the way but an awesome run all the same.
Grabbed this one on the way to the other nearby caches. It was dark and with poor lighting conditions, the photo isn't very clear. Hopefully its good and clear enough. TFTC
Grabbed this one on the way to the other nearby caches. It was dark and with poor lighting conditions, the photo isn't very clear. Hopefully its good and clear enough. TFTC
As usual I had planned a night of caching with my good buddy jsmyong55. We had quite a number on the list, and I never thought we would get through them all. We did and then some! The final tally for the night has not yet been realised as there are both Geocaching Australia.com and Geocaching.com caches in the mix, but we both know we both grabbed over 50 caches each. To get jsmoyong55 over the line we detoured from a direct route to his home to get a few more. It was the first time for both of us to get over 50 so we were both pretty pleased with our efforts. This virtual was one of those we grabbed. The photo is of poor quality due to the light, but is can be seen in the distance.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Next stop as I worked my away around the B&W series. Actually grabbed a tram to this one. Once at GZ, photo was taken and it was then a walk off towards the next one.
Thanks for the series.
Thanks for the series.
Rated: for Overall Experience
02/03/2011 19:59 Found: #298 After an ACS (Australian Computer Society) meeting I made the short walk to the # 59 tram then on to this virtual cache. Checking the database I see I am close-ish to another B&W. Hmm yes! lets go for a walk. TFTC TNLN SL
Rated: for Overall Experience
With a meeting less then a few hundred metres away tonight, I thought I might try for this one before heading home. In the very heavy gloom, it turned to be just as much a learning experience on how to lengthen the exposure times on the camera 
. Eventually though, I reckon I got a suitable shot at 20:20.
I couldn't help wondering as I finally got an acceptable pickie if they left this very spot in these light conditions on 20 August, 150 years ago!
Took pickies, L. Thanks for yet another informative instalment in this sensational series Geocaching Australia .
. Eventually though, I reckon I got a suitable shot at 20:20.I couldn't help wondering as I finally got an acceptable pickie if they left this very spot in these light conditions on 20 August, 150 years ago!
Took pickies, L. Thanks for yet another informative instalment in this sensational series Geocaching Australia
.Had a fun time parking the car nearby!
Met one of the homeless seeking money at GZ.
TFTC
Met one of the homeless seeking money at GZ.
TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found 9.00am
Parked very close and wondered over to grab the necessary picture to find the the camera in my mobile phone was not working fortunatly Mrs Keeper had her camera in the car. Love the B&W series.
Parked very close and wondered over to grab the necessary picture to find the the camera in my mobile phone was not working
fortunatly Mrs Keeper had her camera in the car. Love the B&W series.Wasn't quite what I had expected - I took a shot of the location sign on this little building.
Not sure how I forgot to log this but I was here on the 1st at 4:29pm.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found by The Empire + H @ 2:30pm
7th of 10 finds on this warm and sunny day for caching.
- M
7th of 10 finds on this warm and sunny day for caching.
- M
There must have been a curious mix of excitement and apprehension as the Burke and Wills party set off.
Took the opportunity of a nearby meeting to grab this one
Rated: for Overall Experience
I found this cache with caughtatwork today while we were hunting down the B&W caches around the city.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found by caughtatwork at 15:59 on 12/09/2010
We're on our way now. Not quite by the same method as B&W. I think we might be travelling in a little more luxury than along on camel back. A few quick snappy pictures from GabGab and I and we were off to the other side of this gorgeous park to find another sweet set of B&W caches.
Took nothing, left nothing.
Thanks to everyone involved in the B&W Project.
*Overall Experience: 3*
GAFF 1
We're on our way now. Not quite by the same method as B&W. I think we might be travelling in a little more luxury than along on camel back. A few quick snappy pictures from GabGab and I and we were off to the other side of this gorgeous park to find another sweet set of B&W caches.
Took nothing, left nothing.
Thanks to everyone involved in the B&W Project.
*Overall Experience: 3*
GAFF 1
Rated: for Overall Experience
This was the closest cache to my hostel for this stay in Melbourne. Used it as a starting point this afternoon for a wander to grab some B&W and other caches on the north side of the river. Cheers from Sydney
Rated: for Overall Experience
"One wagon broke down before it had even left the park" - alot like some of the trams you catch these days 
I've waited here for a tram about a billion times, sorry for the photo quality but all I have is a really old phone.
I've waited here for a tram about a billion times, sorry for the photo quality but all I have is a really old phone.Rated: for Overall Experience
No Camel tracks around here these days! Difficult place to find a car park, but we managed today. Cheers!
16:15
On the day of the Federal Election, along with Robyn of The Morris and Princess Diala, we voted to follow the B & W Party.
At the location of this virtual cache we were able to blend in with the regular tourists and capture a photo of Alice – The Ship of the Desert (SW0228) along with the GPS’r.
It was interesting to contemplate the contrast in scenery and activity 150 years on.
And so we must be on our way as well. With inclement weather closing in, we decided to call it a day, dropping the Princess at the station and then heading for Bendigo.
TFTH
On the day of the Federal Election, along with Robyn of The Morris and Princess Diala, we voted to follow the B & W Party.
At the location of this virtual cache we were able to blend in with the regular tourists and capture a photo of Alice – The Ship of the Desert (SW0228) along with the GPS’r.
It was interesting to contemplate the contrast in scenery and activity 150 years on.
And so we must be on our way as well. With inclement weather closing in, we decided to call it a day, dropping the Princess at the station and then heading for Bendigo.
TFTH
Rated: for Overall Experience
We had a great day wandering around the city completing the B&W caches, both traditional and virtual. Found in the company of Princess Diala, Phetlern and Alice.
This was the last for the day
This was the last for the day
I decided a long whilst ago that since I helped place this series, I would not be crazy and hunt for this series on the first day, instead work through the city caches during on the Saturday.
Interesting building to take a picture of in relation to the Burke and Wills series. I'm sure they would have loved a tram to cart all their stuff instead of the camels.
You can't get trams though...
Many thanks for the Pheltern and The Morris for the company shared throughout the day.
(Will upload photo once I get the camera cable I ordered, lost my other one).
Interesting building to take a picture of in relation to the Burke and Wills series. I'm sure they would have loved a tram to cart all their stuff instead of the camels.
You can't get trams though...
Many thanks for the Pheltern and The Morris for the company shared throughout the day.
(Will upload photo once I get the camera cable I ordered, lost my other one).
Rated: for Overall Experience
So am I to assume that B&W took the tram from here?
Must have, it is certainly a bugger of a place to park your wagon!
Thanks, Robmc.
Must have, it is certainly a bugger of a place to park your wagon!
Thanks, Robmc.
