I've Cached Everywhere, Man - GCA Geocache Series

Lismore 3.0

 

I've Cached Everywhere, Man is the largest cache series hidden in Australia. It is made up of the locations made famous by Lucky Star in the song "I've been everywhere" in 1962, lyrics by Geoff Mack. Lismore is the third town mentioned in the song.

Lismore is the business and cultural hub of the NSW Northern Rivers and has a population of just over 45,000 people. Lismore was located in it's current position as it was as far up the north arm of the Richmond river (now called the Wilson's River) as timber barges could travel. Once upon a time, Lismore was reliant on the river for transport and exporting timber. Heck, you could even catch fish in there. The river is now mostly unused and fishing is a thing of the past as the water is too silty to support them.

The Lismore area is also known as the 'Rainbow Region', due to it's diverse culture and sub-tropical climates. Lismore is the gateway to some smaller villages such as Nimbin, Bexhill, Clunes and The Channon. There are plenty of World Heritage listed National Parks to be explored in the area too.

Lismore was home to a few famous folks: Adam Gilcrist - the Aussie cricketer went to school in town, and the band Grinspoon formed in town.

You are looking for a small thermos that houses a logbook, pencil and some swaps. It's located at the top of Lismore Lookout, where no flood will ever wash it away! Great place for a picnic if you're passing through town and want somewhere to rest a while. The view isn't as good as it once was as the 'bush regeneration' is thriving a bit too well.

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