Cape York Botanical Walk White Rock, Queensland, Australia
By Spinmeout on 12-May-08. Waypoint GC1C3TZ

One or more of the following has occurred:

No response from the cache owner.
No cache to find or log to sign.
It has been more than 28 days since the last owner note.

As a result I am archiving this cache to keep from continually showing up in search lists and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.

If you wish to repair/replace/make available the cache within 7 days, just contact a reviewer (by email), and assuming it still meets the current

guidelines, the reviewer will be happy to unarchive it.

Should you replace the cache after 7 days has passed please create a new cache listing so it can be reviewed as a new cache.

Disabled so I can check if it is gone or not.

I think this needs maintenance looked for a while and no find

Find #1514. Found @ 12:15.

We're holidaying in Cairns and doing holiday type things, but today I decided to take a walk along the gully looking at trees.

I worked out the location for WP1 the other day, but parked at the kids playground / duck pond near the original coordinates to take in the entire experience. I had a nice leisurely stroll looking at the flora and fauna. Of particular interest were many lizards scurrying away from the intruder, and a bird that could have been a brush turkey.

I arrived at WP1 coordinates and inspected the structure at the indicated location, but found nothing. I checked the hint and realised I was looking at the wrong structure. I repositioned myself and adjusted my thinking, but it still took me a good 15 or so to find the nicely camouflaged container, even though it was hidden exactly as I expected it to be.

I found a little gecko lizard guardian on WP1 container, but I won't attach a picture because it would give too much of a clue.

With GZ coordinates, I continued my walk and found the container in good condition. There is no sign of trackable listed as being in the cache though.

On the way back to the car I took the path on the other side of the gully to get the most out of my visit. Even though it was not too hot, I was still dripping wet when I was done.

Now with a multi under my belt, all I need is a puzzle find to add to my total for the state to qualify for the QLD section of a challenge cache (based in Victoria).

Took nothing, left nothing, signed log and visited some trackables.
Thanks for the cache Spinmeout.

Found the coordinates for the final location ages ago, but only got around to getting it today! It's a nice walk through the center of suburbia. Thanks Spinmeout for the Multi : )
First To Find Micro Geo-Award not in cache : (

Finally got to mark this one as completed. With the humorous company of Stinky, found this one after doing a few laps in the car to get to the coordinates. I still maintain that the GPS was wrong, not me..

TFTC

Very cool little adventure with the family - very tricky camo on the first clue
Made some swaps! TFTC

Thanks. TNLN

Found it... Finally. Thanks once again to Spinmeout for the help. Found it within about 5 min. Put in a mighty bean toy from my son. Took the toy fish. smiley face on the poker chip is a nice touch. First one to sign the new log. Happy with that.

Beautifull morning for a cache.

Thanks.

This entry was edited by kalgoorlie36 on Friday, 14 June 2013 at 23:44:25 UTC.

Visited our cache today to make sure all was well.
Cache was in its correct place and well hidden by the last finder.
We have replaced the container and the log as the previous one was damp.
Added some bits and pieces and a TB that we have had for way too long (found it in the bottom of my backpack, sorry)
All good to go. Please make sure the lid is replaced tightly and upright to stop water damaging the contents.
Happy Hunting.

DID NOT FIND. Thanks to Spinmeout for some tips on this. Finally got around to looking for this. Short walk from my place to the start. Nice walk with the Geokid to the first Cache, found that loaded up the second. Got to the rock wall and searched for about 40mins. Could not find this. Scoured the whole area, even crawled through the creek. Nothing. Will go back and have another look.

Second trip to this one and today I had the first stage in my hand quickly. The sun was not in my eyes which made the container easier to spot. Loaded the next co-ordinates into the GPS and soon had the cache in hand and the log signed although it is a little damp. SL, TNLN, TFTC Spinmeout

Nice stroll with the Geokids

First cache infested with tiny ants inside, tried to knock most of them out.

SL TFTC

TNLN

The GPS headed me off to about 9 Metres away the stairway structure and wanted to take me down a bank to a creek bed but after looking at the hint I then returned to the stairs. Looked for 30 minutes but clould not come up with the magnetic on this occasion. Will check my co-ordinates with the CO and come back.

1st cache was easy find. Had to clear out a nest of ants first. Eldest Geokid (Jaelee) quickly found the second cache on arrival at GZ. Great walk. Enjoyed searching for this cache.
Out: 2 balls and a band.
In: several animal figures.
TFTC SL. {#50}.

We have checked this one before and found it needed some repairs. Today we cleaned out the final cache container, took out all the rusty metal objects and washed out the cache. Replaced the logbook with a log sheet and new plastic ziplock bag with pencil. Replacing the cache back into its orignal position. The wet weather has made the clay soil around here mud, so the cache area looks messy (don't wear your best clothes). Dry season should improve things. We then went to the 1st waypoint and replaced the coordinate sheet with a new laminated one, so hopefully it will survive a bit longer in the weather.
Please replace this waypoint cache as found or it can be seen or worse will fall off and be lost.
All good to go, Happy Hunting.

Thanks Hotwheelz for the cache update. With all the rain we have had lately, we knew that some of our caches will need maintenance. We will disable for the time being until the rain stops and we can get our act together and repair as required.
Sorry, it won't be long.

Found it (by sheer luck) on our morning of caching. Made it to the first stage ok to find that the sheet with the stage 2 co-ords was wet and couldn't read the co-ords. On the way back to the car, I looked over (after reading the spoiler) and thought we would have a quick look. Sure enough, the caters eye had us right on it.
Stage 1 will require some maintenance.
Took the NZ Football TB. Left a HOTWHEELS Trackside car.

engoyable sunday morning walk with dog and family. Log is very wet still able to sign with pencil. TN L. NZ TB

After calculating the co-ordinates for the first cache at home I made it to the first GZ. My GPSr wanted me to launch myself of the steep bank and into the creek. Having found a few of Spinmeout's caches before I knew the the co-ordinates should be a little closer than that. I then used the hint and realised I had made a mistake somewhere. Using the hint I decided to give it a go anyway and see if I could come up with the first cache. Would you believe it was in the first place I looked? You have to be lucky sometimes! With the final location discovered it was a pleasant walk to find the final cache.

The logbook is pretty damp but still usable. TFTC.

Nice little dual finds! TFTC
TNLN SL

Quick find thanks to clues.. Log book and contents damp. Had to dodge a few muggles enjoying their arvo walk..TNLN SL

Finally got around to going back to this one and found cache where I'm certain I looked before !!! Quite a lot of stash so I didn't feel guilty taking the Toyota badge even though I had nothing on me to leave in return. Cache is dry, the only thing a bit damp is the logbook, but quite OK to sign as is. TFTC

found on a nice liesurely Saturday morning stroll

log a little damp but still ok to sign

TFTC & TNLN

Have replaced the faded coordinate card at the first cache and rechecked the final cache.
All ready to go again.
Happy Hunting!

We have been notified that the recent rain has made the card in the first cache unreadable. Will go out and replace it with a more weather proof card.
Until then the cache is not available.
Cheers

Went for a wander looking for this one a few weeks ago now with waynecarly. After getting the coords off the pic we set off. Even though the weather was ok at the time the ground underfoot was very soggy. Had a bit of trouble with reception under the trees looking for the second WP but after stepping back and thinking where it might be it was found soon enough. Off we went to find the final GZ. Gps took us to it fine... but we couldnt find it right on dark. Decided to wait for fine weather to come back to look for this one and found it today after only a few mins. Cheers for the walk spinmeout.

Chatmanais & I decided that the fine weather today would be perfect for a second attempt at finding this one, as the previous search in dimming light was unsuccessful. After making our way straight to gz, Chatmanais located the cache in a spot we are sure we had checked previously, but apparently not thoroughly enough. Signed the log and returned the treasure to its hiding spot. TFTC

Had to come back for a second look to locate the first cache. Vision must have been better on this second visit as the first cache was quickly located.
With the new co-ordinates in hand the site for the second and final cache was located. A brief search of many nooks and crannies and the cache was located.
Log book signed, with nothing taken and nothing left. Thanks for another enjoyable cache Spinmeout.

Another look today, and we were able to find both coordinates and cache.
Our initial coordinates were correct we just didn't look in the right place.
Thanks Spinmeout; great fun.
T. plastic lizard L. bouncy ball

Despite a good look we failed to locate the first cache. Will need to recheck coordinates when we get home.
We enjoyed the walk, and the creek was flowing.

We solved the puzzle whilst sitting in our caravan and then with two slightly different sets of co-ords in hand we headed off for the cache. We thought one set of co-ords would stand out but to our surprise both locations had a suitable cache spot! After a short search around we found were we should be and then with final co-ords in GPS it was off to the cache! A quick find, signed the log and re-hid the container. Thanks for showing us this great spot - hmmm... think we had better win lotto soon!

Have updated the cache listing as the Information Sign is no longer in place.
I have added a picture in the Gallery that will give the answers to the first cache co-ordinates.
Happy Hunting.

After the last DNF log I went out and visited our Initial Cache coordinates. The SIGN has been removed by the Council making it impossible to find the other caches.
I will check with my sources inside the Cairns City Council and find out what is happening to the sign.If it is being refurbished then I will reinstate the cache when it is back in place. If the sign is no longer going to be part of the area I will revise the Puzzle and reinstate the cache.
From today both cache containers have been removed for maintenance.
Thank you for your patience.

Not sure what information board we were looking for, but after looking for 20 minutes or more (GPS was sending us to the front garden of a house by the creek) and wandering up each path for a bit (Cape York Botanical Walk was rather liquid today), we gave up.

Found the first Cache but sadly not the second. Our gps keeps jumping around due to the trees and scrub in the area. We are a little disappointed as this was our 4th attempt in the area.

What a nice walk, Cache is in good condition.

TFTC The_hunter1

Wow what a hot day it was to go goecaching. I think we found the spot but not cache. Will contact directly to see if we are on the right track. What a lovely walkway and we saw some beautiful butterflies. Nice place for all ages.

Checked both Waypoints today. Cache containers are in both places and in good condition.
Please read hints if you require assistance with the hides.

Introduced my little neice & nephews to caching But after an hour or more wandering all over we still didn't find it. Very frustrating! is it still there? gps was jumping all over the place. will have another go

easy walk, nice cache;
Out: Star Wars figure
In: Lizzard, Bouncing ball, Balloon, Rubber Braclet;
T4TC
Trapiche

We liked the walk. Both caches were easy to find and are in good shape.

Thank you for showing us this beautiful spot, greetings from Germany,
cameron[red]96[/red]

09.10 - Very nice walk with a fantastic variety of plants. Great and easy chase. +/-0 T4TC

Back up and running again.
Please put cache back in the same place as found, so that it won't be accidentally discovered.
Thanks.
Happy Hunting

Checking on our caches this morning we found the First Waypoint cache is missing. Will replace it soon.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

DRopped in today to check on the Cache. Discovered the First Cache is missing but the Final is still there.
Will replace cache container tomorrow.
Did a GC swap to keep them moving,
Took Journal GC
Left Vermont GC

Dropped in today to check on the Cache. Placed GC in it to move it along. Cache is all in order.

An enjoyable multi and an informative park. Quickly found at final GZ then we enjoyed the remainder of the park.

1700 The GPSr had a few meters out at each of the places, but after letting it settle it came pretty close to the mark. Left a koala keyring
Brought through: Ikey and Jumping Jack Flash TB's, and Baa geocoin.

Had a very interesting walk, tracking down this cache. The grounds at Forest Gardens certainly are a step above most of the other suburbs. Had to use my instincts to find the 2nd cache as my GPS consistently lead me slightly astray, but found the last cache spot on. Really enjoyed the cache, many thanks Spinmeout.

It is a really awarding walk, showing the different vegetation zones up North.
TFTC
T Glowing Dinosaur
L Blow pipe with ball
Walter
walterhellmut

Either track will get you to your destinations. The first one will take some searching as there is plenty of steel work to attach to. Be careful replacing final cache as hiding hole has dropoff at rear and we almost lost cache down this hole.
TNLNSL
TFTC
Found at 17:30

What a great walk. Boy the things you find when looking for the answer, (stainless hip flask) this will end up in another cache. T casino chip L blue seahorse and purple beads. TFTC

Nice little offset cache in suburbia.

TNLNSL

Nice job Spinmeout.
New exactly where to go as we have some friends that live round the corner from the start.
Got all the glues from the board and fed the new co-ords into the GPS.
Spinmeout's fitness level has lifted I thought cause the GPS said 1.6km's away. That can't be right so I checked again. Amazing what one wrong number can do.
The last time I walked Cape York it involve thousands of corrugations and bull dust, this was much easier.
T. Sky Skater TB.
TFTC.

[This entry was edited by WhatsAMap on Friday, June 06, 2008 at 12:27:02 AM.]

Good fun puzzle took chewbacca and left boba fett

A very pleasant walk on Sunday afternoon. I really enjoyed the walk, the developers have done a great job with this area. Found the caches pretty easly with the hints. On the return trip spotted Beckal3 looking for the first cache. This is the first time I have seen other people hunting for a cache, and it made me wonder what I must look like at times!

Forgot swaps, so did a DIDO to drop off the SkySurfer TB. Took the penny.

Thanks for the cache, this is a great walk.

Really enjoyed this one. First waypoint was found easily, but had some trouble locating the final cache. After spending 30 minutes turning over every rock in the creek (I know, we weren't thinking too logically at this stage), we eventually found it. If only we had sat back and thought about it a bit more. This one is a lot of fun, in a really surprising location.

Thanks for this great cache, Spinmeout! This is in my Top 3 favourites so far! Didn't get a FTF or even a 2TF, but I can claim a virtual Bronze Medal!

Took the family, with young 'uns in the double pram, for a lovely Sunday morning walk. How do regular people get to discover such great spots hidden within their own city without the aid of geocaching, I wonder?

We were most impressed with the clever hides and the clues. Took our time to enjoy the walk and then took the kids to see the ducks in the lake when we got back. Good playground and kiddies area just near the walk, so all up it was a great morning.

T: Fluoro marker pen
L: Glow-in-the-dark dinosaur

TFTC!

Wooooooooo, FTF for Searchwise015. A lovely afternoon walk through the changing landscapes of FNQ was great. T: TB L: Star Wars Keyring TFTC SL

Thanks for the great walk. TNLN SL

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Dropping in Perth Memories TB in our new Cache.
Happy Hunting!