ICEM Verse 6 - Jericho Jericho, Tasmania, Australia
By
2y'stassies on 13-Apr-12. Waypoint GA4319
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | Traditional |
| Container: | Small |
| Coordinates: | S42° 23.009' E147° 17.108' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 523471E 5307605N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 396 m |
| Local Government Area: | Southern Midlands |
/147.285133,-42.383483,14/400x200?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiY2F1Z2h0YXR3b3JrIiwiYSI6ImNqa2l4ZzNzMDE5bjgzdm1sZGpuODF1Mm0ifQ.q8YMzVyzDJJlJHHV8EMjwQ)
Description
This cache is part of the I've Cached Everywhere, Man (ICEM) project, the largest cache series 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.
Tassie gets its own verse thanks to Hookline:
GCA Verse 6 by hookline
I've cached in Ulverstone, Dulverton, Smithton, Burnie,
Queenstown, George Town, Campbell Town, Swansea
Lilydale, Scottsdale, Berriedale, Bicheno
Rosebury, Fentonbury, Dodges Ferry, Jericho
Cockle Creek, Lake Leake, Sisters Creek, Winnaleah
Wayatinah, Poatina, Tulendeena... yeah, I've cached there!
The focus of this cache is Jericho, an historical village in the centre of Tasmania located between Hobart and Launceston off the Midland Highway. Founded in 1816, it is one of the oldest townships in Australia. Like its better known neighbour, Oatlands, the main road of Jericho contains many fine examples of early colonial sandstone architecture, and constructions including examples of convict cut culverts, bridges and walls, many of which date from the 1830s. The main church in Jericho is St James which was built in 1888 and contains the grave of Trooper John Hutton Bisdee, who was the first Tasmanian to be awarded the Victoria Cross. The most notable buildings in Jericho are the Commandant's Cottage and the Probation Station, which was constructed to house the 200 convicts who were used to construct the road linking Hobart and Launceston. The land adjacent to the station was originally known as ‘Fourteen Tree Plain’ and was the site of the first horse race in the colony of Van Diemens Land, held in April 1826. The town flourished for a time in the nineteenth century as a stage coach resting post, but declined in the twentieth century. Now bypassed by the Midland Highway, the state's main north-south highway, it is a sleepy village that retains its colonial charm and is part of Tasmania's Heritage Highway.
This cache is located at the southern end of Jericho next to the old Midland Highway but before the gate.
The cache is a 1L Sistema container with swaps. ICEM - Jericho cards are provide for each finder. It also contains a FTF pathtag.
Hints
Va gur sbex bs gur gerr - znal cbffvoyr uvqvat fcbgf. |
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Decode |
Logs
During the week Trimbletas and i made the decision that we would target some of the caches around the New Norfolk and Geilston Bay area. we planned to go up over the Highland lakes to Hamilton, then down to New Norfolk then over to Geilston Bay. Up bright and early we left the NorthWest at 6.00am as we approached the top of lakes highway we were greeted with around 4 inches of snow on the road, so it was into 4x4 and steadily along until we dropped down onto lake level. we detoured to grab the Bridge over Ouse cache then it was off to Hamilton.
We did a maintenance check of my caches along the way and they were all in great order still.
Arriving in Hamilton we snapped a photo of the trig then headed for New Norfolk where we took a short walk to the trig there, it was then onto the Battleship GeoArt series.
while completing the Battleship caches we were stopped by 4 different property owners concerned with what we were doing. we explained to them what were doing but they still seemed concerned. there was a few caches where we couldnt get off the road and cars came up behind us while we were signing the logs, so we had to try and move the ute out of the way.
After completing the battleship series we made our way through Molesworth and into Berridale where we crossed the Derwent River and headed for Natone Hill.
We got the information for WPT 1 of the Multi and set off in a clockwise direction of the reserve to complete the Smile and Blockage GeoArts, we got as far round as the trigpoint when it started to pour down with rain we got drenched as we bunkered under a tree to wait out the rain, as the rain eased we grabbed the photo of the trig then off to complete the rest of the caches. we got the rest of the info required for the Multi cache but as it was back where we came from we decide to leave it for next time. We really enjoyed completing the Blockage and Smile Geoarts. Thank you SSR and Goose&Egg.
After getting back to the ute and trying to dry out we decide to go check out where the Circle Geoart starts, once there we decided that we would complete it next time as it was getting dark.
A quick drive around to Government hill where we walked up to grab the trigs where we were met by another concerned owner, explained we were there to get a photo of the trig and he was happy to see us on our way.
We then headed for food at Bridgewater before our long journey home.
we stopped to complete several caches along the way and arrived home at 9.30pm. A great day was had with nearly 100 caches attempted for the day. TFTC
We did a maintenance check of my caches along the way and they were all in great order still.
Arriving in Hamilton we snapped a photo of the trig then headed for New Norfolk where we took a short walk to the trig there, it was then onto the Battleship GeoArt series.
while completing the Battleship caches we were stopped by 4 different property owners concerned with what we were doing. we explained to them what were doing but they still seemed concerned. there was a few caches where we couldnt get off the road and cars came up behind us while we were signing the logs, so we had to try and move the ute out of the way.
After completing the battleship series we made our way through Molesworth and into Berridale where we crossed the Derwent River and headed for Natone Hill.
We got the information for WPT 1 of the Multi and set off in a clockwise direction of the reserve to complete the Smile and Blockage GeoArts, we got as far round as the trigpoint when it started to pour down with rain we got drenched as we bunkered under a tree to wait out the rain, as the rain eased we grabbed the photo of the trig then off to complete the rest of the caches. we got the rest of the info required for the Multi cache but as it was back where we came from we decide to leave it for next time. We really enjoyed completing the Blockage and Smile Geoarts. Thank you SSR and Goose&Egg.
After getting back to the ute and trying to dry out we decide to go check out where the Circle Geoart starts, once there we decided that we would complete it next time as it was getting dark.
A quick drive around to Government hill where we walked up to grab the trigs where we were met by another concerned owner, explained we were there to get a photo of the trig and he was happy to see us on our way.
We then headed for food at Bridgewater before our long journey home.
we stopped to complete several caches along the way and arrived home at 9.30pm. A great day was had with nearly 100 caches attempted for the day. TFTC
Accurate co-ordinates led to a quick find. The log, even though it was in its plastic bag,was soaking wet with pages stuck together. I was unable to sign the log so I left a small card as evidence of my find.
The first of fifteen caches found today on a nice circular route from Hobart up to Tunbridge and then across to the lakes and back via Bothwell. TFTC!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan
out and about with the two Rafas caching for a GCA game, a nice sunny day lots of GCA caches to get. TFTC TNLN log dry. a late find having to use a torch to find it, but we did. 2 ICEM caches ticked off this trip. Thank you very much for the series.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Thanks for the cach 2y'sTassies.
RLD4963, the GeoGSP and I were heading home after a lovely weekend in the Hawley Beach / Devonport area. By the time we reached Jericho it was getting dark, and despite a number of other caches being our last cache for the weekend, we couldn't drive by this one.
A couple of DNF's were concerning, but it took RLD4963 less than a minute to find this one. The log was signed by torchlight and this was our last cache for the weekend - always good to finish on a find.
RLD4963, the GeoGSP and I were heading home after a lovely weekend in the Hawley Beach / Devonport area. By the time we reached Jericho it was getting dark, and despite a number of other caches being our last cache for the weekend, we couldn't drive by this one.
A couple of DNF's were concerning, but it took RLD4963 less than a minute to find this one. The log was signed by torchlight and this was our last cache for the weekend - always good to finish on a find.
Rated: for Overall Experience
today on our way to Hobart we decided to stop in to find this one, we started looking around the tree when we were confronted by one very angry and hissing cat, so rather than make it more angry by continuing to look in all the grooves we decided to call it quits on looking for this one. TFTC 
I thought I had found this one already but when I pulled up at GZ I realised that I had not been here before. It was such a large tree so where do I start ?? The first place I looked was where the cache was which made this a very quick " park and grab " All good at GZ TFTC 2ystassies. Great to have another ICEM ticked off
So many places you could hid a cache in this tree, and I think I found them all, but finally the one I was looking for!
Rated: for Overall Experience
End of my third day smashing some caches with the boys GOOSE
And SSRAT. VERY VERY CLEVER HIDE, Goose found and said he felt like he was
‘Pulling a calf’ extracting the cache itself haha.
Loved the hide, TFTC
And SSRAT. VERY VERY CLEVER HIDE, Goose found and said he felt like he was
‘Pulling a calf’ extracting the cache itself haha.
Loved the hide, TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
been saving this cache for a long time now, with Toolman over from the big island now was the time to stop and find it.
found in the second spot I looked, Toolman and GooseandEgg said I looked like a vet birthing a carf.
thanks for the cache
found in the second spot I looked, Toolman and GooseandEgg said I looked like a vet birthing a carf.
thanks for the cache
#GA2840 - 16:05; After an early morning arrival in Devonport, the geohoney and I disembarked from the Spirit of Tasmania II with a bit of time on our hands before we headed to Port Sorell for breakfast with friends. Finally located a bakery in Latrobe after failing to do so in Devonport, but we did find a couple of caches there. After a nice breakfast in our friends' new home, it was time to head off again for Hobart. Following a few more finds we made it to Launceston and then along the Midlands Highway with caching stops in Campbell Town, Ross, Tunbridge, Oatlands and now Jericho. Parked the geomobile right beside GZ and started the search. The geosenses were in tune and managed to pick the right area first up for a quick find and sign. Nice to have another in the series. TFTC 2y'stassies 
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found on our way to Snellens for some cache maintenance with Swampy.
It is more windy here than on top of Spring Hill today. TFTC
It is more windy here than on top of Spring Hill today. TFTC
Yay, FTF for 2017! It's a pity this cache doesn't get more traffic, as it is a great hide. We have been going to do this one before, but always put it off as it is just past our normal turnoff. Christmas in July games inspired us to get our act together and stop here. We then took the old road back to the highway - a route we hadn't traveled for many years. TFTC
When we arrived there were two people parked here eating, so we parked down the road to have our lunch. When the people pulled out I took a short walk to search for this. After walking around the tree a few times I began to wonder if I might have to climb into it, as I once had to do with a (huge) hedge. I remembered the dead sharp sticks inside it and dreaded the thought. Then I found it, in a neat hide. Cache and contents good. TFTC 2y'stassies.
Rated: for Overall Experience
In the area on our way north. Stopped for a quick looksee and whaddya know a cache.
Yay. thanks.
TFTC
Yay. thanks.
TFTC
Got this one......and wow, isn't that a tree and a half!!!
Parked right next to it and had the cache in hand nice and quick. Log was signed and I was off to my next.......DNF.
Thanks for another ICEM guys...
Parked right next to it and had the cache in hand nice and quick. Log was signed and I was off to my next.......DNF.
Thanks for another ICEM guys...
Checked on this one on our way home from a visit to family in Hobart and found it is missing. We will disable it until we can replace the cache in early December when we return from the mainland.
Caching my way to Hobart with Ninjawolf and LRS.
No such luck today, we had what we thought was a fairly good look but moved on when we set off a dog barking in a nearby house. Maybe next time.
No such luck today, we had what we thought was a fairly good look but moved on when we set off a dog barking in a nearby house. Maybe next time.
What a great concept - loved it. A quick find for aus2 but he must have been lucky given all the hiding places it could have been in. In very good condition. Enjoyed the history. Thanks.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Spotted this one quickly. The thick foliage gave us protection from the rain as we signed the log. Thanks.
Stupidly this morning we searched the wrong tree in our haste....with scars to show for it! On our return this afternoon, realizing the mistake the cache was found easliy on the correct tree with Smiley_bear. TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
Got lucky with this and found the right fork within seconds of pulling up. Forks are in abundance here 
TFTC
TFTCFairly easy find after a big day of caching, loved the collection of number plates hanging nearby. TFTC
Found on my way to Launceston for work. Didn't need the GPSr as there is only a few places where it could be.
TNLN, thanks for the cache
TNLN, thanks for the cache
Another good hide 3rd find of yours for us.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Thanks Hookline and MullinitOvr for your recent logs and actions. From Hookline's log it would appear that the cache had been put back in the wrong tree (which was well away from where it should have been) - thanks for correcting that problem Hookline and Indy. MullinitOvr - thanks for putting the cache back in the tree after it had become dislodged. When we arrived the cache was in a secure location in the right tree - so all is now well with this one. Many Thanks. Also, special thanks to Hookline for more of your lovely ICEM badges, this time for Jericho. Just had to take one of a different colour to others we have collected.
Drove past - not realising, then had to find somewhere to turn around! Then hopped out of the car and there was the cache - lying on the open ground!! Signed and then placed cache back where it was meant to be (hopefully). Definitely an easy find! Thanks for the cache.
Well, we thought this was going to be a pretty straightforward cache, but it turned out anything but!! Our GPS was pointing to a certain tree, so we searched and searched all over that tree, every nook and cranny, multiple times and could find no cache. It was a regular sized sistema so it couldn't have been *that* difficult! Either we were seriously cache blind or it had been muggled... With reluctance we gave up and went back to the car. How sad, I'd made all the little badges up and everything, and no cache to put them in!!
We were sitting in the car just about to drive away, when my partner decided to check the other tree on the opposite side of the road, just for the hell of it, even though it was about 10m off the coords. And... what do you know, there was the cache!!
It was all very strange-- either we had the wrong tree all along and the coords were off, OR the coords were spot on and the cache by some unknown means had ended up on the other side of the road, lying on the ground behind a completely different tree!!
Not knowing where exactly the cache was supposed to be, we did the logical thing and replaced the cache in the first tree, the one our GPS was actually pointing to.
Gee what a relief that we found it! Thanks for another ICEM cache 2y'stassies!
We were sitting in the car just about to drive away, when my partner decided to check the other tree on the opposite side of the road, just for the hell of it, even though it was about 10m off the coords. And... what do you know, there was the cache!!
It was all very strange-- either we had the wrong tree all along and the coords were off, OR the coords were spot on and the cache by some unknown means had ended up on the other side of the road, lying on the ground behind a completely different tree!!Not knowing where exactly the cache was supposed to be, we did the logical thing and replaced the cache in the first tree, the one our GPS was actually pointing to.
Gee what a relief that we found it! Thanks for another ICEM cache 2y'stassies!
After two days in Hobart for work, I thought I needed to make a few stops. You know stop,revive, survive. Well That's my excuse anyway.
Found this one with no worrys TFTC
Found this one with no worrys TFTC
Cruising along, with no gc caches along here, I thought I would see if there were any gca caches and woohoo, a cache by some one we knew. I have designed their pathtags for them.
We have left something either for the next finder or for the cache owner...
Thanks for bringing us here to find out about this love little bit of history.
TFTCSL
We have left something either for the next finder or for the cache owner...
Thanks for bringing us here to find out about this love little bit of history.
TFTCSL
On the windiest day ever, we stopped off in Jericho for another ICEM cache 
The wind was gale force and felt like it was straight off Mt Wellington where it had snowed. Luckily the cache was very quickly retrieved, log signed and we were back in the warm car! TFTC 2y'stassies, another good one.
The wind was gale force and felt like it was straight off Mt Wellington where it had snowed. Luckily the cache was very quickly retrieved, log signed and we were back in the warm car! TFTC 2y'stassies, another good one.Following UncleTom3 around this weekend took me to this cache. Thanks for another great little cache! TNLNSL.
Another good excuse to break the boring journey on the Midlands highway. TNL 1963 penny. TFTC.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Great to have another cache that was only a slight detour away from the monotony of a Midland Highway drive. We have done most of the Midlands caches so it was great to have another one to distract us.
Nice easy find with help of the hint. Great cache.
TFTC.
Nice easy find with help of the hint. Great cache.
TFTC.
Very happy to find one of this series of caches in Tassie. Must get around to hiding some in my area back in WA. This is a nice hide and cache. Thanks for the cache 2y'stassies.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Picked up on our way North. Nice easy drive by to get us warmed up for the big numbers that we were about to find. Thanks for the cache 2y'stassies!
Thanks for the cache 2y'stassies! Didn't take as long as I first thought to nab this one....which was good as time was running short having to make an appointment. Don't you just hate it when meetings interrupt your caching activities....lol. Many thanks FTC 2Y'S...Cheers.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Well it wasn't cold here today! It was very calm and mildly warm for a winter's day. I liked the hide. I truck rumbled by as I was bent over undoing the cache, and I hoped that if he could see me at all, he didn't think that I was behind the tree having a loo stop! Thanks for the cache, y'sies.
An easy find when you narrow down the options. Resident muggles peered out their window at the cachemobile. Maybe they are wondering about strange activities in their neighbourhood. Signed the log and did a runner.
Quick find in the dark and cold wind. Took card. TFTC.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Thanks for the cache 2ystassies. I was great to knock off another ICEM cache. It is a great series of caches, and I have even found one on the mainland.
Can I say it was cold here, and after reading the log book it seems that the last two logs have mentioned it was cold....
Can I say it was cold here, and after reading the log book it seems that the last two logs have mentioned it was cold....
I was here the day after OldSaint and gorbak and it was STILL freezing!
I wish I had a tree like this in my backyard.
Thanks
I wish I had a tree like this in my backyard.
Thanks
I happened to find this a few hours after OldSaint at about 4:20pm - and I can confirm that it was still windy and *very* cold. Brrrr!!! I was very pleased that the cache revealed itself so quickly.
Hi 2y's
It's windy and cold here today, but a space on the calendar needed to be filled.
Found and signed the log at 1032hrs.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
It's windy and cold here today, but a space on the calendar needed to be filled.
Found and signed the log at 1032hrs.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint.
Found on our way back from the Hunt and Munch event. TFTC and the ICEM card
Rated: for Overall Experience
FlyingPigSquadron has landed! for a 2TF On our way northward to catch SofT. TFTC&H 2y's tassies
