3.6.2000 Queenscliff, New South Wales, Australia
By the Handles 6 on 25-Dec-06. Waypoint GC1001M

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Well... We were going past this cache to do some swaps for the 6 trackables as we are going to the blue mountains and wanted to put on some mileage. When we got to the cache there wasn't anything there[?]. At first one of us suggested that the owner had maintained it but now here at home online we can see they haven't. What a shame, one of our favourite caches.

This one was where I expected it to be. Another great place that I would not have come to if it wasn't for geocaching. TFTC

What a super place, thank you for taking us here!

Went past and picked up a TB.

not sure how this cache has lasted so long was going to drop off tb but changed my mind tftc

1st day. 2nd cache. Being a local, directions were easy! TFTC

The previous logs noted a need for a new log, so I left one to cover the next few dozen's of cachers logs.
The Cache was covered, but in a very open position in reality.
No, did not feel like climbing up to the surfer today.

Wonderful location! Introduced my Dad to GCing today! He loved it

Its great when GC takes you to places in your 'backyard' that you haven't seen before

I needed to find a cache today to keep my caching streak going. I had a rental car, picked up in the city in the early evening, and struggled to get out of the gridlock in the city to make my way to the hotel in Brookvale. Once settled, this was one of the closest caches, so here is where I headed.

That's an impressive statue. The cache was quickly found and logged. Unfortunately, being dark, I think I missed out on the views, but it was still a great spot to visit. Thanks for bringing me here, and for the cache.

The coastline is just fantastic, especially on a fabulous day like today.
So pleased to get out again to be able to sent Tiki on his way again. hope he can bring luck to the next person who finds him.He getting some lessons from The Duke.
Thank you Chris and Vera for spurring us on.

Tftc

On our Northern Beaches Tour we enjoyed the lesson on Aussie surfing history. NT, TFTC!

it was easy
tftg
fossfellows

TFTC

Logged from my phone using the Geocache Navigator by Trimble

Log books are getting a bit tatty, but still there and a great spot. Thanks!

Nice quick find. TFTC

Needs new notebook, this one's full!
Team Cachemann

Found it on a lazy tuesday!!GREAT VIEW!!TFTC

2 logbooks full and it doesn't say it's a geo cache anymore.

1st ever found cache! The hint is misleading but found it after 20 mins. We put in some lollipops. Great scenery, it doesn't seem like you are right next to a road.

Muggle friend Waz found this one, our 6th for the day - i think he gets it now
a nice quick one, TFTC

An easy find, and a lovely place to explore. My first ever cache find... very excited.

Nice quick find. Hot day but a great spot.

SL TFTC

nice spot for my 100th cache

TFTC, solas76

Our first cache find ever even though i have been a member and wanted to hunt for 4 years!, Lovely spot and nicely hidden.
This find has given us the bug to find more..
Amandine and Nathan

Bus stopped so we could take pics. Just enough time to make the find. TFTC SL

Found with friends Daddy long legs and Wombles

Information sheet for muggles is in tatters, didn't have our own to place will have to add to our cache kit

Really hard. Not in same place on map! Hint is right though. Went back a few times until found it.

Took awhile to find the cache but got there in the end. TFTC

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Again we learned something new about surfing history.
TFTC - no trade. K&V

Great spot, quick find. TFTC. TNLN.

Wow...great statute....boy did we have to bow! TFTC!

Found it with some friends from bavaria.
Greets from Germany

TYFTC
ataga + sandra + maxl

After making our first surf experiences we had of course to visit the duke.
TFTC
In: Geocoin

Here we had a quickfind, thank you for showing us this place! #986

Nice place TFTC. Took guitar trackable.

found it under the big rock where the surfing guy was. the case was very crappy and needs maintenance, both log books were full. please fix this cache.

Easy find with experienced geokid and geocousins. Took Gingerbread Geocoin and left Aussie Phantom geocoin.

The only TB we found was the gingerbread geocoin - and we left the phantom guitar geocoin. Not sure where the other 5 TBs are.

splendid outlook

Tftc. Dropped off a coin.

First found cache. Took geocoin. Merry christmas all.

Got my 1000th cache and my first Aussie find within about 3 hours of arriving from the UK. Also the first find for cousins M&J, who live locally.
TFTC. Dropped off Back to Britain TB and visited with a few others.

Operation: Lunch Break... Sorta.

Cache Hunter: Zalgariath of Sydney
ICD^ Location Number: 301110#2/3
Mission Status: SUCCESS #1404
Hunt Time: GZ 5mins
Muggle Factor: 0 (Nil)
GAFF^^: 1 (Unassisted)
Swaps: Left USA Patch
TB Visited: Jumbuck Finger
Cache Status: Good Condition but need new Log Book!

Report: Cool area! And abandoned on a rainy afternoon. Liked the mosaics everywhere and the cache was well hidden! Needs a new log book, pretty chockers, both of them! Nice statue and nice easy parking in the club nearby. Left some USA Swag in the form of a patch from some Stateside Cachers who visited Oz recently and asked me to distribute it around cool caches. Cheers!

“ZAL” Medals Awarded to the Handles 6: “!!!$$$***”
GZ – (!)x3 (Good Choice)
Sneakiness – ($)x3 (Well Hidden)
Overall – (*)x3 (Worth Stopping)

^Improvised Caching Device, ^^Geocaching Assistance Find Factor

Rated: for Overall Experience

Logs Full! Time for a switch over

Left a demo CD took some clogs.

Found it easy there was no TB or geocoins in here what a let down

Nice place! Never new there are so many wonders within our vicinity.
We found it at our second approach to it, the first one was a couple of days before.
Learnt that a location on the google map should not be taken literally
Thanks for the cache!!

PS: the logs are full, we signed on the separate page, could someone please bring a new blocknote for himself and the followers

Our first Geocache!

Left a necklace and Bunny Eraser! Took a bubble blower!

A pleasant walk to the site and then a mad dash to get out of the rain. TFTC.

Walked up from Freshwater to the statue -enjoyable stroll, good views. TNLNSL, TFTC.
The Duke was one of my boyhood heroes.

Poorly hidden we will hide it a bit more covered but in the same place. Nice location though.

Because it was poorly hidden cache was pretty much empty. Just the logs and one coin. The rest seemed to be gone.

great location. log requires attention. geo coin still there.

Found with Hamish & Emily (first timers!). Tim spotted it as soon as we approached - the cache was out in the open
We found a small patch in the book to sigh (both log books are full) then hid it back in its hole with some rocks covering it again.
There were some trackables in there but I didn't think to make a list - sorry - so I'm not sure if they have been muggled or not.

Reperio at 1225. Enjoying a weekend of caching on the coast with Darwinian, and when we pulled up we were quite surprised with the display on offer here. We quickly found the cache as it was uncovered completely, so once it was rehidden, we wandered around the mosaics enjoying the artwork.

Great spot.

Gratias.

Great spot, I had not heard the history of this one, so it was great to learn something new about surfing in Australia. The moasics were interesting and I picked out a few favourites. Great spot for a hide and a wedding

Found it on a nice break in the wintry weather. Never would have known about it otherwise

quick find. nice spot. exchanged trackables .....Thank you

Great spot on a sunny winter afternoon. Found by WBS. Left travel bug Angus Mack so he can going surfing

Love this spot! I often grab fish n chips and have them here.

It was drizzling rain so we didn't stay long. Very nice view, excellent cache.

Second find of the day with Oxenhillshaw, to help place Not Quite a TARDIS!

Dropped off Not Quite a TARDIS to continue his world travels!

Found at the end of the day with theaussiethomases, had to wait for a coachload of tourists to take their pictures and leave! Amazing statue in a great spot! Left behind Not Quite A TARDIS tb to begin his journey back to the UK.

The wee gits found this one easily. Placed a few more rocks to cover it. Left two new TB's of our own with some trepidation, as the other listed TB's were nowhere to be seen.

2nd of 4 cache finds for the day whilst on a day trip to Manly. My first caching outing in NSW.

Interesting locale and great views.

Log books are full so just added my note on the loose insert other cachers have left.

Picked up Mr Postman TB. Don't recall seeing some of the other TB's etc listed as being in this cache though.

Capellaman- Found today while in the area, TNLN,SL ,TFTC.

Gotcha !! Out in the open and lid off . Replaced and hid a little better. TFTC

Found our first ever cache at this site. Great spot with views to die for. A great beginners cache.

New log book needed for this cache so bring one along if you're the next to search this one out.

Quaywe and family

Tftc moisejockeys

I know I have found this before, but must have forgotten to log it.

Geoboy1 & 2 found it in a flash today!

This was my second geocache I am hooked. It must have been a beautiful place for a wedding.An easy find but difficult with all the muggles around.

Great location, I dont think i have ever been here before in all my time living on the Northern Beaches, Great little spot but the clue was to reveling ha ha, found very easily.
None of the listed TB's are there
I left: Mr Postman TB
Took Nothing
TFTC

I have so many caches to log from my 3 week trip to Australia, but this one will be out of order due to my dropping a bug here. What a wonderful cache this was. I was caching in beautiful Manly with Richary and Anna -- they took me to some real quality hides. Such a beautiful place to cache. Thanks for hiding it!

Found this over Easter but forgot to log. Nice spot

Great spot. An excellent introduction for our grandson (5) to this sort of 'treasure hunting'. Took ring left button. TFTC

Our first Geocache, the rest will be posted live from my iPhone. This could get addictive!

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A nice easy find on a rainy afternoon. None of the five listed TBs are in residence. Log book is full. TFTC.

found it. i think it was about that date. sorry for logging it so late.

Cache needs a new log book please. Thanks!

Found quickly with a muggle friend, now the latest recruit to geocaching! TNLN

This was an easy cahche to find thanks to the clue we found it quite quickly!!! by the way just to let the owners of the chache know that the chache log books were bothe full and we had trouble finding a spot in them!! sadly we didnt have another book to put in but the owners may want to go reknew the books!!! took: sydney swans token left: orange stretchie snake!!! tftc

Nice easy find. Great place to be wed. Very beautiful. Took TB. It's headed to Melbourne. TFTC. SL.

This was an easy find on a beautiful sunny day
TNLN, TFTC!

A simple find by torchlight after dinner at the Diggers. Nearly a quarter of a century has passed since my last visit to this location, but the view is ever changing yet never changing. Thanks for bringing us back The Handles6, and for the cache too.

Rated: for Overall Experience

Good find, never knew this existed. Took nothing, left travel bug. Watch out for all the broken glass. TFTC

?nice easy find after a big day of caching

Wonderful. Thanks.

Picked this one up after swimming lessons at the Diggers with the kids. We've parked here so many times and finally now had a good reason to find the famous Duke. Picked up Opossum TB and reflector, left toy car, fridge magnet and token. TFTC

Took the wrong path from the car park on the beach below, but an easy loop round brought us to the GZ. Easily spotted, buit awares wary of plunging hands into dark corners, we found a likely bit of stick and soon signed the log. Great feature.

Thanks for the cache

Dropped off the Shell Travel Bug here. Just the right place - next to the ocean at the feet of an ocean great. Enjoy your time here! Cheers......Gaztek

A great spot, and heaps of parking. Lovely sculpture, looks great. TFTH...SL....TNLN