Find and Sign Port Misery Queenstown, South Australia, Australia
By MalanDi on 21-May-08. Waypoint GC1C78R

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03-Jul-24
An action had been taken on this cache because of one of the following -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.Should you like to resurrect the cache please create a new cache listing so it can be reviewed as a new cache.From http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=707.15. Archive or unarchive a geocache Archiving a geocache is meant to be a permanent action. Only community volunteer reviewers and Geocaching HQ can unarchive caches. This is done only in rare circumstances and only if the cache meets the current geocaching guidelines.If a cache is archived by a reviewer or staff for lack of maintenance, it will not be unarchived.
 
02-Jun-24
The cache appears to be in need of owner intervention.Given the ratio of DNF and the single found I believe the owner needs to have a look at this cache and check that it is still viable.I noticed that this cache has been unavailable for an extended period of time without maintenance occuring as set out in the cache guidelines published on Geocaching.com. While I feel that Geocaching.com should hold the location for you and block other caches from entering the area around this cache for a reasonable amount of time, we can't do so forever. Please either repair/replace this cache, or archive it (using the archive listing link in the upper right) so that someone else can place a cache in the area, and geocachers can once again enjoy visiting this location.I am temporarily disabling it, to give the owner an opportunity to check on the cache, and take whatever action is necessary.Please respond to this situation in a timely manner (i.e., within 28 days) to prevent the cache from being archived for non-responsiveness.If you plan on repairing this cache, please log a reviewer note to the cache (not email) within the next 28 days detailing when it will be replaced, so I don't archive the listing for non-communication. For ongoing issues please ensure you visit the page and post a reviewer note every month (28 Days) to keep everyone up to date.If you require more time please be sure to post a note (not an email) explaining the situation and how much more time you require.For ongoing issues please ensure you visit the page and post a note every 28 days to keep everyone up to date or the cache will be treated as an abandoned cache and archived without further notice
 
18-May-24
Dnf
 
01-Apr-24
Found it, cheers
 
24-Mar-24
To deep in the bush
 
24-Mar-24
Couldn't find it ??? Checked in all obvious places and hints but still Couldn't find
 
14-Mar-24
No hint and mentions of expandable coordinates yeah. Nah
 
02-Mar-24
Found it eventually took a bit of find and some nerve tftc
 
13-Jan-24
I was taking a quick walk before my niece competed at her first rowing regatta. So I didnt have much time, and I didnt search for long. And I didnt find anything. Oh well.
 
TFTC. After finding ourselves unexpectedly in Adelaide for 2 extra days, what do you do with the extra time? Cache of course! Happy caching and safe travels!
 
15-Dec-23
Visiting my hometown from NSW, showing [@StylishParasite](https://coord.info/PRJRMT4) a few of the sights and picking up some caches along the way. Quick and easy pick up, in an obvious spot. Parked at the shops, grabbed a drink and wandered over. Thanks for the cache.
 
10-Dec-23
On our way to meet familyCheck!
 
09-Dec-23
DNF. It was fun looking for it tho so thx
 
17-Oct-23
Couldnt find it! 4 cop cars slowly passed while digging around
 
16-Oct-23
After some prickly searching elected to give it up
 
20-Sep-23
Jeepers what a cache to find. Think I need gloves next time. TFTC
 
04-Aug-23
I found myself out of my area this morning with time to kill so tried a few caches in the sunshine.
Found this one thanks to some clues.
Unfortunately being unprepared I didn't have a pen and the pencil isn't in the cache anymore so I couldn't sign
TFTC, I'll be better prepared in future!
 
14-Jul-23
Found it
 
11-Jul-23
Found it but took a bit of rustling around in the bushes!! Was 5m from where my gps was telling me.

TFTC!!
 
11-Jun-23
TFTC.
 
07-Apr-23
Tricky but found it!
 
18-Mar-23
I’ve spent a huge chunk of the day with an old high school friend - a lot of reminiscing - and so just three quick caches late in the afternoon.

I’ve been to this spot once before but wasn’t having much luck and abandoned the search. Finding myself passing by now I thought I’d have another look, and this time, bingo, an immediate find pretty much. Either I was having a bad day, or maybe it has crept out out hiding.

Those poor colonists .. what a start to their new life.

Thanks for the cache MalanDi.
 
21-Jan-23
Found it was great until the container contents was sticky
 
20-Jan-23
After a bit of looking I eventually found it in its neat little hiding place. Statue is super cool!

Find #189
TFTC MalanDi
 
06-Jan-23
With the hint about inaccurate coordinates to set me on the right path, it was a quick find once I looked deep enough. The container was bigger than I expected! TFTC!
 
17-Dec-22
Found with the help of the photo clue listed - tftc
 
13-Nov-22
Easy find
 
08-Oct-22
After a bit of searching, found with a turtle
 
08-Oct-22
Great Cache TFTC found with a fox
 
18-Sep-22
TFTC!
 
03-Sep-22
Found it only thanks the photo in the below log as the coordinates are off.
 
11-Aug-22
Jet boils are key?! Found it
 
11-Aug-22
Camp cooking is smart
 
24-Jul-22
Nicely tucked away
 
13-Jun-22
As it’s a nice albeit overcast day, thought I’d get out on the bike and see if I could pick up a few caches here & there
TFTC
 
06-May-22
Found it
 
06-May-22
Found it
 
07-Apr-22
Yes, easier than it seemed in the end
 
24-Jan-22
Very clever. Glad the traffic moves because we would have looked suspicious.TFTC
 
20-Jan-22
We made it Harder to find that it should have been.
 
14-Oct-21
Well we made that harder than it needed to be. Webbygirl65
 
14-Oct-21
Took a bit of search but researched in hubbys area and found it
 
05-Oct-21
Quick find so i thought i would POST it here TFTC
 
08-Aug-21
I think it’s all over grown and so you can’t find it or someone la took it

 
26-Jun-21
Took a bit of searching in the sea of green, but triple J found it for us.

TFTC
 
26-Jun-21
Very well hidden yet somehow also in easy sight. Went digging through bushes deeper than needed to. TFTC
 
13-Jun-21
Thanks for the cache
 
13-Jun-21
Thanks for the cache!! Found with conardel
 
06-Jun-21
Found 06/06/2021
 
06-May-21
Found with Glen Lesley.
 
26-Apr-21
Took a little while with Peas&CarrotsForever & AussieGal88 but eventually found it.
 
Took a while but AussieGal88 zoomed in on it. Don't get anchored down by this one. TFTC
 
26-Apr-21
Found with Peas&CarrotsForever and Marlee126 on this gorgeous public holiday!

Cache is not where the coordinates lead you....

TFTC
 
Suffered a wardrobe malfunction while bending over for a closer look. Fish and family will return another day.
 
26-Apr-21
Arghhh, deep in the green sea, me hearty snorkeled through the kelp forests to find ye booty.
 
11-Mar-21
Just a short walk from the final stage of a lonely multi I wanted, this was my second cache today!
TFTC MalanDi <3
 
25-Feb-21
Thanks MalanDi for the cache and brief history. Port misery says it all. Quick easy find.
 
13-Feb-21
Great spot
 
13-Feb-21
Lower your standards
 
20-Jan-21
Yeah, found it this time. Left travel bug. TFTC
 
16-Jan-21
Day out in the western suburbs with Pony1966. Relatively quick find by Ol, considering the past history.

TFTC
 
16-Jan-21
Cooler day today, perfect for a cache run with Wal & Ol. TFTC!
 
22-Nov-20
??
 
22-Oct-20
Owl collected SA Sewer Rats for a girls' caching day out, which then needed a plus one after the Owlmobile collected an unwanted screw in a car park (with a DNF to add insult to injury!) Blackadders added an extra pair of eyes and some more chatter to the day and a good time was had by all. This was the second rectified DNF of the day and a much easier find than the last time Owl looked.
 
10-Oct-20
Found
 
27-Sep-20
F
 
27-Sep-20
27/9/2020
 
22-Sep-20
Yep it was Port Misery for me today. After a disappointing day I headed to the chiro and the journey home had me passing by this cache. I decided it was time to stop again to try and avenge my prior dnf from years ago. Today the cache was found in the first place I looked, it definitely was not where I found it today the last time I looked! So this was a nice finish to my day. Always good to avenge a dnf!! TFTC
 
01-Sep-20
No Luck Today
 
17-Aug-20
Didn't there used to be a large boat sculpture on this spot?
 
09-Aug-20
Thanks
 
02-Aug-20
Thanks for the cache. KillBillAgain
 
02-Aug-20
??
 
13-Jul-20
Loved this one.
 
05-Jul-20
Thank you for the cache!
 
05-Jul-20
TFTC! Nice little hide
 
07-Jun-20
Muggles everywhere
Keep smiling
 
06-Jun-20
A lot harder than it states
 
30-May-20
Good spot! Grandkids enjoyed it
 
25-May-20
There have been some logs indicating there may be a problem here.
However, as there is a consistent amount of finds I am confident it is all OK.
That said, I have twice looked for it myself without luck!!
 
11-May-20
After about a 15 min search cache was located. Much bigger than anticipated. Didnt know anything about Pt Misery. Tftc
 
24-Apr-20
TFTC
 
31-Mar-20
Found easy enough... the issue was getting to it! Thankfully a long stick presented itself. Yes I'm practicing good hand hygiene! Thanks for the cache
 
21-Jan-20
A bit of an itchy ride but found it. Thanks for the cache
 
07-Dec-19
Omg cars everwhere, so many muggles.... took for ever.....thanks to LiB who helped me look...we were about to give up and I took one more look a bit deeper and at last. Tftc
 
08-Oct-19
Found while in the area for work. TFTC
 
17-Sep-19
I thought this one was going to take a while.
Applied some logic and had CIH in about
2 minutes.

TFTC MalanDi
 
01-Sep-19
1st ever find. So happy.
 
22-Jul-19
This cache has been on my gps way way too long. Today it was a quick find. Found with Andy Columbia. TFTC cache all ok.
 
Took a while but got it TFTC
 
18-Jun-19
On ground in Bush’s
 
25-May-19
Yay! Found the help with 4 kids
 
22-May-19
Day out with my girls
 
14-May-19
I was down this way for a physio appointment so thought I would find a few newly published caches...and some others while I was here. [^] On a beautiful day for caching I ended up with 13 finds which I was happy about. Big Grin

This is one I have driven past numerous times and never stopped. Today was the day, although after looking at a few logs and on reaching GZ I figured it wasn't going to be a quick find. Surprised

I wandered around, looked here, looked there and back here again, so many places for a cache to be hidden! Surprised Sat down to read some more logs, then searched in another direction and there it was...thankfully. Signed the log and replaced as found. Big Grin

Thanks for the cache MalanDi. Smile
 
27-Apr-19
Located in the company of Miss E from The Hotchies.. Cache in good order. TFTC
 
23-Apr-19
We found it on the 22/4/19
 
22-Apr-19
Found
 
22-Apr-19
22 4 19
 
22-Apr-19
22/4/19.
 
21-Apr-19
We don't usually cache in the city, but on Easter Sunday there were not many muggles passing by to watch us
TFTC