Acton West Jetty Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
By
Kittykatch on 26-Jul-21. Waypoint GA23232
Cache Details
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Terrain: | |
Type: | Traditional |
Container: | Small |
Coordinates: | S35° 17.508' E149° 7.030' (WGS 84) |
55H 692521E 6092541N (UTM) | |
Elevation: | 559 m |
Local Government Area: | Australian Capital Territory |
Description
The jetty nearby used to be called the 'Hospital Jetty' and was a great place for a swim when I was a kid.
We would run off the end of the jetty and splash down into the water.
You had to be brave though, as you sometimes shared the jetty with some pretty big water rats.
The hospital has gone but the jetty remains and it is still a great place to watch the sailing regattas in West Lake or just watch the sun set over Lake Burley Griffin.
The area is within walking distance of the National Museum of Australia.
This cache is hidden across the road from the jetty, closer to the car park.
Please make sure to rehide the cache to avoid it being muggled
Room for small swaps - please BYOP
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Logs
One of the caches we found, whilst visiting Canberra for the Mega.
Made a quick find, cache and contents in good condition.
TFTC Kittykatch
Made a quick find, cache and contents in good condition.
TFTC Kittykatch
Rated: for Overall Experience
I have a couple of free hours to myself so I decided to see if I can find some caches. Each find will give me a "dig" in Quest. I'm not having much luck so far. This cache was quickly found and the log signed. TFTC KK.
#GA5714 - 15:45; Decided I should get out a clear up a few of the GCA caches on my 'to do' list and seeing I was in the area, today was the day for a pleasant stroll along the foreshore of the lake for this mini series. Four finds and 2 DNFs for the mission and despite the threat of rain, plenty of thunder but no precipitation! After a DNF at my first stop, it was nice to get the first run on the board here. TFTC Kittykatch
Rated: for Overall Experience
Even leaving at stupid O’clock can’t stop me from Geocaching or better yet 4 Geo-events. Having to leave at 5am to arrive on time for the first event was difficult but worth it. This is because I received the ‘Lucky Door Prize’, which happens to be a new trackable for my collection. Before, during and after each event, I quickly ducked away to find a couple nearby caches. This was sometimes with people and other times without. It was all great fun and nice to see everyone again for the fun plus talking all things Geo. During the second event someone discovered that we were at GZ of another cache. IT’S STILL THERE! A bonus find for everyone. The 3rd event today was my 50th event, I have attended. A unique milestone which everyone congratulated me for. With the large gap between the third and fourth events, I checked into my motel, found a couple labs and mystery caches. I was at the last event for only a few minutes as I was meeting up with other friends (who don’t do Geocaching… yet) over the other side of the city. Afterwards, it was time to head back to the motel for sleep and getting ready for heading home tomorrow.
After the massive day yesterday, I decided on a slower day today. This included finding the GCA caches, near the National Museum of Australia. Yes, I did visit the museum which is the first time since 2016… I think. A lot has changed since then. After this, I headed just up the road to the Botanic Gardens to find the Labs around the area. Nice easy going and great fun. It was then time to head home. TB visit on all caches. I would like to thank all CO’s for the caches I found and for allowing them to bring enjoyment to the caching community. TFTC’s and TFTE’s
P.S. I am hosting two CITO’s before the end of the year. The first being: TAR and CITO #4 (GC9J99Z) on 29 November 2021. The second being: Boxing Day CITO #2 (GC9J9AX) on 26 December 2021. Hope to see you there!
After the massive day yesterday, I decided on a slower day today. This included finding the GCA caches, near the National Museum of Australia. Yes, I did visit the museum which is the first time since 2016… I think. A lot has changed since then. After this, I headed just up the road to the Botanic Gardens to find the Labs around the area. Nice easy going and great fun. It was then time to head home. TB visit on all caches. I would like to thank all CO’s for the caches I found and for allowing them to bring enjoyment to the caching community. TFTC’s and TFTE’s
P.S. I am hosting two CITO’s before the end of the year. The first being: TAR and CITO #4 (GC9J99Z) on 29 November 2021. The second being: Boxing Day CITO #2 (GC9J9AX) on 26 December 2021. Hope to see you there!
Out and about for a couple of hours and needing both a GCA and GC cache to fill gaps in my calendar, this was a great spot to find both. Parked at the jetty and took the short walk over for this one. Cache was a quick find and with the log signed, I was off down the path the other way for my GC puzzle for the day.
Thanks for this one KK...cache all good.
Thanks for this one KK...cache all good.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found with Black Bunny. Joint *FTF*
Thanks, Kittykatch, for putting these out for us to find!
Thanks, Kittykatch, for putting these out for us to find!
Rated: for Overall Experience
We noticed these new caches out so we decided to drop in on them on the way to work. A quick find between some passing walkers.
Thanks for the cache Kittykatch.
Thanks for the cache Kittykatch.
Rated: for Overall Experience