A Night Cache Primer Devonport, Tasmania, Australia
By
2y'stassies on 02-Jan-17. Waypoint GA8427
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | Night Cache |
| Container: | Regular |
| Coordinates: | S41° 10.474' E146° 19.555' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 443458E 5441645N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 29 m |
| Local Government Area: | Devonport |
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Description
This cache is designed to be a straightforward introduction to night caching.
Night caching is a very enjoyable variation on the caching that most of us normally experience. It is like a multi-cache where the waypoints are marked in a different way.
As the name suggests, night caching needs to be completed at night. It requires a torch with a bright beam so that the cachers can follow a series of reflective markers as they walk around an area. The end of the walk is indicated by a special marker and a physical cache is located at or very close to that point. The night cache is completed by signing the logbook as normal.
Some night caches are quite complex and extend over distances of 1 to 2 kilometres. In open terrain, the markers can be 100 to 200m apart. In less open areas, the markers are closer together. Some night caches have markers which reflect different colours which tell the cacher extra information (eg red might mean "don't come this way, go another way", whilst green might mean "you are on the right path" - the meaning of each colour is described in the cache description). Some night caches can take upwards of 90 minutes to complete.
This night cache is a very straightforward introduction.
- It is suggested that each person in a group has a suitable torch - larger areas can be scanned in a shorter time.
- Parking is provided at S41 10.505 E146 19.577 in the carpark for the Splash Aquatic Centre
- The markers reflect a silver colour when a torch shines on them
- The markers are placed quite close together so that if the cacher misses one, they will probably get back on track quickly rather than having to go back to the previous found marker.
- The distance from start to GZ is only about 200m away - that achieves the aim of this being an introductory night cache without having to complete an extended walk.
- There are 8 markers along this walk and that includes the final markers at GZ. However you might find less than 8 markers if you inadvertently skip a marker along the way.
- Go to the published coordinates.
- Then shine your torch around slowly and see if you can detect the first marker (it is about 25m away and about 1.5m off the ground).
- When you see the single marker, walk to that point and then repeat the procedure.
- The markers will guide you towards GZ.
- GZ is indicated by three markers close together
Depending on the feedback obtained, other night caches may be placed in the future but they will a little more demanding than this one. We hope you enjoy the experience.
PS Do not confuse possum eyes for our reflective markers - if you do, the pesky possums will lead you astray.
Hints
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Logs
After dinner, we set off to do a little night caching around Devonport.
As this seems to be the only night cache around (the others being Burnie and Hobart), we set off looking for the firetacks.
I lost count after about 4 but continued on. One of the reflectors looks like it has been burnt as we could hardly make out where it was.
Cache found in good condition given the amount of soil on top.
Thanks for the primer cache!
As this seems to be the only night cache around (the others being Burnie and Hobart), we set off looking for the firetacks.
I lost count after about 4 but continued on. One of the reflectors looks like it has been burnt as we could hardly make out where it was.
Cache found in good condition given the amount of soil on top.
Thanks for the primer cache!
Thanks for the Cache
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Find#238
Find(GCA)#3
Find (Total)#241
Search/SL Time=20M/20:00
Today Found/DNF=7/2
Today Found/DNF (GCA)=3/0
Device= S24 (Exynos)
This is my first night Cache ever in geocaching surprised it hasn't been found in like four years had confusion with the trail markers but there is a tree with three of them surprisingly.
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Find#238
Find(GCA)#3
Find (Total)#241
Search/SL Time=20M/20:00
Today Found/DNF=7/2
Today Found/DNF (GCA)=3/0
Device= S24 (Exynos)
This is my first night Cache ever in geocaching surprised it hasn't been found in like four years had confusion with the trail markers but there is a tree with three of them surprisingly.
Found this one a long time ago when a GC cache was placed close by. Nice to find a night cache the first one we have ever found.
Thanks for the hide.
Thanks for the hide.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Today while I was in the area searching for a couple of other caches I decided to try and attempt this in the daylight to increase the difficulty.
I was a challenge for sure but I managed to find my way to ground zero where a simple find was made, I would loved to have done this in the dark but I don’t think I’ll be back to this area for a fair while.
TFTC
I was a challenge for sure but I managed to find my way to ground zero where a simple find was made, I would loved to have done this in the dark but I don’t think I’ll be back to this area for a fair while.
TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
Seeing we were in the area, my boy and I attempted this in the day. After a short stroll the cache was in hand. Still this would be better to find at night. Having placed a night cache myself, I think the night caches are the best type of cache to hunt. TFTC
Rated: for Overall Experience
What better way to do our first GA night cache than to do this simple primer.
And what better tutors than the CO’s who simplify things to teach us and lead us down the right path.
This was a different type of reflector but most effective, and the path was relatively flat and not too long, making it a very pleasant experience.
Thanks for another unique experience 2y’stassies
And what better tutors than the CO’s who simplify things to teach us and lead us down the right path.
This was a different type of reflector but most effective, and the path was relatively flat and not too long, making it a very pleasant experience.
Thanks for another unique experience 2y’stassies
Rated: for Overall Experience
Have had this on my list for some time but not been down here at the right time. Today was a geocaching day starting in Railton and working my way down the coast. Picked this one up on my way home, after leaving home at 8am and returning at after 10pm, it was a long day with many steps. I left it for last as it is easier in the dark and thankfully it was not too far into the bush, except for all the scary noises in the bushes it was a great way to finish the day. Found a well hidden cache in very good condition. TFTC 2y’stassies
Rated: for Overall Experience
Checked this today. 2 Tazzy Rockz were in the container and the swaps had been removed from the bags and pouches they were in and the paper had been scattered around. Cleaned up the rubbish, added a replacement log book in a zip loc bag and removed the Rockz. Will return and wash out and dry the container.
All ready to go again.
All ready to go again.
After a trip to Ulverstone for a cache run, we let this for on the way home, and tried to get it as late as possible.
Torch was not all that good, fortunately it was not too dark. Found cache without too much trouble. However cache was located in open and uncovered, albeit it was still in GZ.
Log book was missing.
Even though we did this not totally as it was intended it is still a good hide and fun cache. Our first night cache and we can see the concept of what is required.
Torch was not all that good, fortunately it was not too dark. Found cache without too much trouble. However cache was located in open and uncovered, albeit it was still in GZ.
Log book was missing.
Even though we did this not totally as it was intended it is still a good hide and fun cache. Our first night cache and we can see the concept of what is required.
Our first night cache woo hoo! The whole family enjoyed going out tonight to find this one. TFTC 
We headed out for a day of caching with Tassie Trekkers and targeted Ulverstone and surrounds and this was one we found at the end of the day. It is our first night time cache, so will receive the virtual trophy. Also received trophies for 'creepy pursuer', '50 words verbosity', 25 dragon zone cache finds in one day, so have collected a few for the trophy cabinet, as well as passing 2,000 GCA cache finds. It has been great to get up the North West and locate all these caches.
We are currently doing a virtual trophy for verbosity, hence the long logs! We are enjoying participating in the States of the Nation games which are currently running from 16 December 2017 until 21 January 2018.
States of the Nation is a real and virtual geocaching scavenger hunt where your home state will compete against other Australian states to find and hide geocaches. Over the 5 week course of the game there will be hundreds of scavenges that you can track down, find and convert into points for your state. Some scavenges will be easy. Some scavenges will be tough. Some scavenges may be impossible. Don't despair. You are not competing just for yourself; you are competing as a state.
There will be a number of scavenges released on a weekly basis but each scavenge will remain until the end of the game. This means even if you decide to join the game part way through, the early scavenges are still available for you to claim. Scavenges will require you to find a geocache, hide a geocache, attend an event or do something else completely different. The game focuses on all aspects of geocaching and so all cache types, sizes, terrain and difficulty will be up for scavenging. TrigPoints, Events, History, Virtual, Webcam, Podcache and Locationless geocaches are all scavengable, so you're not just looking for a box under a bush. Each week there will be a mix of physical, non-physical and locationless geocaches so even if you are not in a geocache rich area, use the locationless component of scavenger series to get out, find something to log and gain points for your state. If you watch the scavenges as they are released you might also spot the 'not so hidden' patterns and plan for future weeks of the series.
Hiding geocaches will also be a large part of the scavenger series, but please remember this is a game of geocaching and geocaches that you hide should be long lasting, be of good quality and you should be proud of what you hide. Please avoid hiding a geocache just for the day so your state can find it before you archive it. Geocaches that exist for a short period of time may result in any claims on that geocache being disqualified. Play creatively, but also play fairly. More geocachers hiding more geocaches makes for more geocaching fun.
We are currently doing a virtual trophy for verbosity, hence the long logs! We are enjoying participating in the States of the Nation games which are currently running from 16 December 2017 until 21 January 2018.
States of the Nation is a real and virtual geocaching scavenger hunt where your home state will compete against other Australian states to find and hide geocaches. Over the 5 week course of the game there will be hundreds of scavenges that you can track down, find and convert into points for your state. Some scavenges will be easy. Some scavenges will be tough. Some scavenges may be impossible. Don't despair. You are not competing just for yourself; you are competing as a state.
There will be a number of scavenges released on a weekly basis but each scavenge will remain until the end of the game. This means even if you decide to join the game part way through, the early scavenges are still available for you to claim. Scavenges will require you to find a geocache, hide a geocache, attend an event or do something else completely different. The game focuses on all aspects of geocaching and so all cache types, sizes, terrain and difficulty will be up for scavenging. TrigPoints, Events, History, Virtual, Webcam, Podcache and Locationless geocaches are all scavengable, so you're not just looking for a box under a bush. Each week there will be a mix of physical, non-physical and locationless geocaches so even if you are not in a geocache rich area, use the locationless component of scavenger series to get out, find something to log and gain points for your state. If you watch the scavenges as they are released you might also spot the 'not so hidden' patterns and plan for future weeks of the series.
Hiding geocaches will also be a large part of the scavenger series, but please remember this is a game of geocaching and geocaches that you hide should be long lasting, be of good quality and you should be proud of what you hide. Please avoid hiding a geocache just for the day so your state can find it before you archive it. Geocaches that exist for a short period of time may result in any claims on that geocache being disqualified. Play creatively, but also play fairly. More geocachers hiding more geocaches makes for more geocaching fun.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A leave day with the sun shining so we thought we'd get out and about to try to find a few of the new caches in the area. This one has been on our radar for a while but we're not night owls so never seemed to be in the right place after dark. So today we thought we'd have a go at increasing the degree of difficulty by trying it in daylight, and it can be done! Spotted the first reflector and then more, then found the cache. Thanks 2y'tassies for the challenge
Planned to do this one last Friday night but when we called in to pick up our little helper he was unwell so we had to put the adventure off for a week. All was good this week though so 4 adults, one six year old and two dogs headed off to the Don Reserve. We parked at the swimming pool car park and armed with an assortment of torches we headed off, letting the youngest member of the group find the markers.
A very straight forward night cache and definitely the easiest we have done.
Did a few swaps.
An enjoyable experience and a nice lead in to night caching for our helpers. The dogs were keen to go hunting and took a bit of controlling in this area ripe with possums and wallabies.
Thanks.
A very straight forward night cache and definitely the easiest we have done.
Did a few swaps.
An enjoyable experience and a nice lead in to night caching for our helpers. The dogs were keen to go hunting and took a bit of controlling in this area ripe with possums and wallabies.
Thanks.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Catching up with some logs I missed while on a caching trip in the Northwest with GooseandEgg. Sorry I put them off and then lost my fieldnotes.
Thanks for another great cache.
Thanks for another great cache.
Rated: for Overall Experience
After dinner we logged a virtual from the lighthouse series followed by a history cache across the river while we waited for the evening to get nice and dark. We zipped over to the other side of town and parked in the deserted pool carpark. Grabbing our torches we navigated to the starting coordinates and 'flashed around' until we saw a reflection shining back at us. We found all 8 markers that led us to GZ. So much debris has covered the cache since the last find that we missed it on the first search so checked around for a bit before coming back for another attempt and finding right where we first checked.
This was our last GCA for the day. Thanks 2y'stassies, time to put the feet up and have a rest.
For the record, I would be happy to have a few more night caches around
This was our last GCA for the day. Thanks 2y'stassies, time to put the feet up and have a rest.
For the record, I would be happy to have a few more night caches around
Rated: for Overall Experience
After spending the day caching on the North West Coast we delayed our trip home to find this Night Cache and complete one of the required scavenges for the 
Summer Scavenger Series 2016/17
We found the required starting point easily and had no trouble following the trail of reflectors. Once at the final markers the well stocked cache was quickly found.
Many thanks 2y'stassies for an excellent night cache that we didn't get lost on. As the log book was blank we will claim [*FTF*] @ 21.05hrs.
Summer Scavenger Series 2016/17 We found the required starting point easily and had no trouble following the trail of reflectors. Once at the final markers the well stocked cache was quickly found.
Many thanks 2y'stassies for an excellent night cache that we didn't get lost on. As the log book was blank we will claim [*FTF*] @ 21.05hrs.
Rated: for Overall Experience
