Coastal Walk - Picnic By The Sea East Devonport, Tasmania, Australia
By
2y'stassies on 28-Apr-14. Waypoint GA6733
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | Traditional |
| Container: | Regular |
| Coordinates: | S41° 10.340' E146° 23.399' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 448830E 5441932N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 4 m |
| Local Government Area: | Devonport |
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Description
This is in the first stage of a series of caches to entice visitors and locals to enjoy a valued coastal area.
Once an unkempt area which was a popular spot for excessive drinking and other anti-social activities, Tea Tree Lane and adjacent beach areas have been sensitively made accessible with limited vehicle access and walking tracks extending from the banks of the Mersey River to the eastern end of Devonport Airport. The walking track from the Mersey River to Tea Tree Lane is paved and meanders through small stands of tea tree and open grassed areas. To the east of Tea Tree Lane the natrual landscape is being maintained with a low impact track winding through the sand dunes and coastal lagoon areas. Alternatively, visitors to the area can walk the long stretches of dog friendly Pardoe and Moorlands Beaches and enjoy a variety of sea birds and interesting items washed up onto the shore. Both routes provide opportunities to enjoy a variety of coastal flora and some fauna.
This is the second of four caches placed in the area to encourage locals and visitors to walk and explore the area. The series will probably be extended over time.
Suitable parking spots for the first four caches are S41 10.373 E146 23.453 and S41 10.377 E146 23.646.
This cache has been camouflaged to assist it to blend into the local environment. When placed it contained a logbook, pencil, pencil sharpener and some small swaps.
Hints
Ernpu hc |
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Logs
This cache is being archived so that we can extend our very popular Waiting For The Ferry series. Thanks to all who found it
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.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Thanks for the cache 2y'stassies.
RLD4963 and I have had our eyes on the Coastal Walk series for a little while, and this weekend was on opportunity to head north with the GeoGSP and see if what we could find. It was great that we could take the GeoGSP along with us, he certainly enjoyed the walk and he had a few lovely runs along the beach. We didn't look for all in the series. A generic log for the series follows with individual comments for caches where appropriate.
We arrived in Devonport before lunch Saturday morning, and so we chose to start at the Devonport end of the series and headed east. We had mixed success, with more finds than DNF's and pretty much enjoyed this section - although everytime we saw the word 'creeper' in the hint, we pretty much cringed as the whole area was pretty much carpeted in 'creeper'! Once we reached Cormorant Point we headed back to the car, grabbed something to eat and then headed to the trig point at Moreland Point. From here we headed west and quickly discovered that this section of the track was a lot worse - very overgrown, lots of trees down, and the track very indistinct. On top of that, we had one find in nearly an hour of searching. As we were just not getting anywhere, we decided to head to our accommodation for the night and revisit our plans.
On Sunday morning we headed back to the trig point and decided to search for those caches east of the trig point - this was a success, and we found all the caches in this section of the trail.
Our second for the series and although it was not where we were expecting it to be, it was a nice quick find.
RLD4963 and I have had our eyes on the Coastal Walk series for a little while, and this weekend was on opportunity to head north with the GeoGSP and see if what we could find. It was great that we could take the GeoGSP along with us, he certainly enjoyed the walk and he had a few lovely runs along the beach. We didn't look for all in the series. A generic log for the series follows with individual comments for caches where appropriate.
We arrived in Devonport before lunch Saturday morning, and so we chose to start at the Devonport end of the series and headed east. We had mixed success, with more finds than DNF's and pretty much enjoyed this section - although everytime we saw the word 'creeper' in the hint, we pretty much cringed as the whole area was pretty much carpeted in 'creeper'! Once we reached Cormorant Point we headed back to the car, grabbed something to eat and then headed to the trig point at Moreland Point. From here we headed west and quickly discovered that this section of the track was a lot worse - very overgrown, lots of trees down, and the track very indistinct. On top of that, we had one find in nearly an hour of searching. As we were just not getting anywhere, we decided to head to our accommodation for the night and revisit our plans.
On Sunday morning we headed back to the trig point and decided to search for those caches east of the trig point - this was a success, and we found all the caches in this section of the trail.
Our second for the series and although it was not where we were expecting it to be, it was a nice quick find.
Rated: for Overall Experience
After walking along the coastal track and logging all the caches to the east, we made our way back along the beach to out patiently waiting Cache mobile. Then it was a stroll up the lane way before making our way to this location. We suspected that it was going to be one of those hanging caches that we look for forever without seeing, but we were wrong and found it quite quickly. Luckily the muggles and their dogs also stayed away from us! TFTC
We looked for this one before but decided to walk on to Coastal Walk - Old and Gnarled.
Upon getting back to this one we searched again and this time goose looked in a place i had looked before but this time he spotted it not like me before
So with the cache in hand we added our names to the log before hiding the cache again and moving on to the next in the series.
thanks for the cache.
Upon getting back to this one we searched again and this time goose looked in a place i had looked before but this time he spotted it not like me before
So with the cache in hand we added our names to the log before hiding the cache again and moving on to the next in the series.
thanks for the cache.
Rated: for Overall Experience
We had tried to find this a few minutes earlier but decided to have a break and wandered on to Coastal Walk - Old and Gnarled. After finding that one quickly we came back for a second attempt. reading a few old logs helped us get an idea of where to look, well more of a idea of where not to look really. We went over the same areas but obviously more thoroughly this time and soon had the log sheet signed. Thanks for another good one 2y'stassies.
p.s. Minotaur
have taken Devonport from Cerberus 
now. With a handful more to log we should be able to hang onto it.
p.s. Minotaur
have taken Devonport from Cerberus now. With a handful more to log we should be able to hang onto it.Rated: for Overall Experience
After reaching the end of our bike ride we headed back, pausing at the picnic table for a drink and a cache. Another good hide and cache container. The sea looked very fine today albeit a bit chopped up by the wind. A nice head wind for a lot of the ride back. Thanks 2y'stasies.
Fantastic hide... tricky for us shorties and love the cammo (although it is dropping a lot of its cammo). TFTC ☺
Rated: for Overall Experience
Quick find with very accurate coords. Top day for a stroll....TFTEC....2y'stassies....cheers.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Love the cammo on this one......looks great and fits in well....
The starting spot for my next day here in Tassie and I'm glad I came here early.....but even then it wasn't early enough to beat the flies. Boy, they were tough at times. However no problems with any of the caches and all were found...some with the help of the hint.
A neat walk with some great views of the water. Many thanks for the maintenance run to check on a few 2Y'stassies...made for a great hour or so walking around the area.
(Bit of cut n pasting now I'm afraid.....)
The starting spot for my next day here in Tassie and I'm glad I came here early.....but even then it wasn't early enough to beat the flies. Boy, they were tough at times. However no problems with any of the caches and all were found...some with the help of the hint.
A neat walk with some great views of the water. Many thanks for the maintenance run to check on a few 2Y'stassies...made for a great hour or so walking around the area.
(Bit of cut n pasting now I'm afraid.....)Rated: for Overall Experience
Another great 2y's cache, thanks for the effort you guys put into making caching fun for everyone. 
Rated: for Overall Experience
Another one tonight. Great cache well designed.
Rated: for Overall Experience
We did a maintenance run in the East Devonport/Wesley Vale areas today. This cache and contents were in good condition.
The clouds cleared away completely , making for a really pleasant afternoon walk ! 
An easy find and nice camo !
Thanks for the cache and this great series, 2y'stassies !
An easy find and nice camo !
Thanks for the cache and this great series, 2y'stassies !
What a beautiful day to go geocaching. Found along with others on this trail. TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found after a nice walk along a track we had not been on before. A storm was threatening but luckily didn't eventuate. Thanks for bringing us here.
Rated: for Overall Experience
One of 25 caches we found today as we tick off caches that have been published since our last visit.
Probably not the best of days to tackle the coastal walk but we managed to make the find in between showers.
Made a quick find, thanks to accurate co ordinates. Cache and contents in good condition.
Probably not the best of days to tackle the coastal walk but we managed to make the find in between showers.
Made a quick find, thanks to accurate co ordinates. Cache and contents in good condition.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Only time due to work for a couple of quick finds. this was pretty easy once you got into the correct spot
Both spotted the likely hiding place for this one at the same time. Mr Beetle did the retrieving though. A cold windy place today. Thanks.
Whilst we were in the area checking on "GA6734 Coastal Walk - Mossy Log", we checked on this cache. All is well.
Ate lunch before starting this one. With one DNF we thought we might be in for a challenge but mr sharnie's tribe made a quick find with the aid of the hint. Loved it. No other entries in the log so will claim FTF. TFTC
When I didnt find this within 30 seconds I gave up as the weather was so terrible.
Still got soaked to the skin though.
Another day maybe!
Still got soaked to the skin though.
Another day maybe!
