Boom, a Good View Scarborough, New South Wales, Australia
By johny ulus and paegle boy on 15-Jul-08. Waypoint GC1E76C

Today:Did a beautiful long hike in this area from Thirroul to Stanwell Park which took me pretty much all daylight hours to complete. Much of the track is closed for maintenance, but since it's a Saturday I was not bothering anyone and the track is good enough to walk. Enjoyed the gorgeous views along the way and a lot of very high quality geocaching. This area has so many gems to offer!This cache:Another great spot to soak in the nice views in this area, tftc!

Dfn didnt find sorry couldnt find it but Im sure who ever finds its will get amazing prize inside and their even a great view

Thanks

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Quick find, don't doubt your GPS the coordinates are very accurate!

maintenance done by paegle

Such beautiful views today from GZ and other stopping points along the way as we made our walk through and on top of the escarpment.
This was a quick find.
Thanks johny ulus and paegle boy
Domsky

Great views, lovely walk with family
Thanks

Great Cache! TFTC

I revisited to collect a specific trackable, only to find it gone. However dropped off a few others while here.

Maintenance check done with the girlfriend

adding travel bug

Fun

Fun

A big walking day with Brewmaker & EverestHigh.

Another awesome view, I’ll never tire of these.

The boys had found this one already so let me scramble up whilst they rested in the track

Tftc

Peachy keen find thanks for bringing us to this lovely spot

Such a good walk but we missed this last time on our way past. So happy to pick it up today. Cache in really good condition. TFTC

A nicely placed cache. Despite the very accurate coords (thanks to the CO), we still took a few minutes to find this. Dan should have looked over his shoulder whilst looking under a boulder. TFTC

Easy find with awesome view. OCW Brewmaker. TFTC johny ulus

On a spectacular sunny spring day spent the day walking from Stanwell Park to Austinmer and picking up 4 caches along the way. Plenty of wildflowers out. Stunning views. Beautiful pocket of the world.

Boom! Lovely spot for lunch. TFTC!

It was a miserable rainy Friday, work had been cancelled and there was not much going on. Although, the weather cleared up by the afternoon and I was itching got get out of the house. This cache was the closest I found cache that didn’t require climbing equipment to retrieve. I parked the geo mobile at maddens plains and made the walk to ground zero. Once there it actually took a while to come up with the find but after the coordinates steadied, I was able to make the find. A great view indeed! Thank you!

Found with The Neighbs and SESBlocker while grabbing some caches around the area.
A pleasant walk to GZ and rewarded with a great view. Made the find a had a bite to eat while admiring the view. TFTC johnny ulus and paegle boy.

Find # 4818
Found with sesblocker and Aries44duo.
Great coordinates made for an easy find. Thank God we didn't need to go down very far. Gets a favourite point from us for the view!
TFTC johny ulus and paegle boy
25 May 2019 1:25 pm

Took me ages to find this one, I walked straight past it at one stage. Spent too long looking up the top before realising J needed to scramble down the easy way, not near the cliff!! Having this geocache here gave me a good excuse to go for a decent walk. Awesome place. Glad to be the first in 2018 to find. Thanks to Ironbark for replacing. TFTC

Out for a walk with the family. Awesome view. TFTC!

Tftc.. lovely view

Yesss!!!

Was on a mission to avenge a DNF at Train-Spotting. Decided to start further South and visit this cache along this part of the escarpment en route.
The gate to the access road was locked so biked it down (albeit carrying the bike at least 1/4 way to this cache - some steep, rugged bits).
Out: deck of cards
In: 'pre stretched' guitar string
TFTC johny ulus

After Wodi Wodi we wandered along to grab this one as it started to rain. We were joined on our search by a multitude of friendly leeches who just wanted to make our acquaintance. As the title says, a great view from up here.

TFTC

My third cache for the afternoon while out caching with delloro. After finding Wodi Wodi, we followed the trail and then a little bush bashing uphill took us to GZ. Soon Mr D found the cache in a well hidden place. Signed the log and replaced, then headed over to the rocks to look at the amazing views of the township below. When we got back to car after grabbing the two caches, we discovered we had adopted several leeches! Next stop was to get rid of them. Some of which were still on us when we got home! A great location. TFTC. #552

Found it

Great views and wonderful hiding spot, plus a nice location for a lunch stop between Sublime point and Stanwell Park. Its a great day for geocaching, walking and photography with the wild flowers.

Great views and wonderful hiding spot, plus a nice location for a lunch stop between Sublime point and Stanwell Park. Its a great day for geocaching, walking and photography with the wild flowers.

Came out with CO and family.


Lovely walk, nice quick stroll in and some lovely views!

Thanks for taking the time to look after your caches,

See you around

maintenance done with family
nice work to the cache and back

TFTC and thank you for the great location. Caches like this make it a worthwhile activity. TNLN

Last time I was out this way I was following tracks incorrectly marked on my topo. After a bit of research I figured out which way to go.
I had 2 hours of daylight left and no torch, so my goal was to find this cache and as many of the others above the escarpment AND get back to the car.
At gz: the name speaks for itself! What a view indeed.
Signed log and left a pathtag.
Thanks for the cache.

Found in the very first place I looked.

Adding to Favorites (28 remaining)

just getting it off my find list

The walk in is spectacular particularly the sub tropical rainforest gully.
Not a breath of wind today and the bush was very dry due to no rain for weeks.
Took a new container and put the old and new log plus some of the swaps in the new container. Left the old one upside down with the other swaps still in tact.

TFTC

Ironbark.

Found on my birthday bushwalk along the forest track. TFTC!

It was a beautiful sunny winter`s afternoon when we visited this cache, perfect for a walk along the top of the escarpment on the "Wodi Wodi" track. The hardest part of the cache was finding an appropriate starting point & place to park the car so for future cachers we suggest parking on the old Princes highway near an access gate that is locked at co-ords: S34 15.831 E150 56.877. You then walk past the gate down a tar road that soon turns to a dirt road & shortly thereafter you`ll see a sign on your left for the "Wodi Wodi" track, take the turn off & then just follow your GPS.
A bit of a scramble up to GZ but once there the cache was soon in hand, the cache was a bit damp like the last finder I left it turned upside down in its dry hidey hole because of the cracked lid that will let in moisture, as a matter of fact the contents of the cache were a bit damp & tired, not having a spare container with us the best we could do was to replace the damp log book with a new one & place it into a nice new snap lock bag to help protect it from the elements.
Most of the walk to this cache is fairly easy but, like the nearby "Wodi Wodi" cache the last bit of terrain really means that it should be rated atleast a 2.5 or 3.
TN,SL Left a new logbook & bag. TFTC.

Came on a long mountain bike ride with Ace7 and several friends from Mt Kiera to Stanwell Parl
K via the escarpment net bike tracks. Needed to have a break and this cache was nearby. Spectacular view and a good spot to have a banana and a short rest. Ace7 and I found the cache in the elevated spot with the log book out and drying. The cache container will need replacing as it is broken. We signed the log and returned everything undercover. Great spot and thanks Johny ulus for your cache.

Me, The Arkaroo, Koolkat and superki12 sat and looked at the look out of this well known place and we found the geocach.
Happy 50th birthday to the Arkaroo

Me, rocksandra, koolkath and the arkaroo (on his 50th birthday), found this significant cache today, on our return trip it was a bit rainy though. I loved the view around the cache. toadmiester7 found it today aswell, did not meet them though.

wooo found it!
we came here for my dad's 50th and then went back rather than go all the way to stanny.
its such a nice little spot on those rocks surrounded by bush and a gap to see the view, love it!
but there was a leech and it was gross and scary bleehh and then it wouldn't stop bleeding for ages, i deffs like the dry season better!

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[purple]50th Birthday Cache![/purple] The Arkaroo celebrates half a century, or 41,67% of his life expectations! Thought it would be a good idea to seek for a cache, and have the kids as well, not just present but also logging! After attempt of The Rat's Adrenalin Addiction, we needed a find in the vicinity, and why not having a walk out here to a spot I've never been yet, but long on my to-do list. Of course, we know the escarpment a bit further north or south, but this position somehow in the middle between two access points is relatively remote. What else I have never done is to access the cliffs just above the Sea Cliff Bridge; maybe another good spot for a cache. Many years ago, there was good 4wd access in the terrain behind, above Coal Cliff. If you drive on the established roads and do it environmentally sensitive, then there is nothing against this, however, when idiots come to make a mess and burn or drop stolen cars, it ends up with what it is: locked up! The escarpment is definitely an area which needs to be protected and conserved for future generations.

Sitting here on the cliffs, enjoying the views to Clifton, and over the ocean, we saw the rain showers scattered over the sea. Better sign the still humid log book and make our way back.

The cache container is cracked in its lid and definitely needs replacement. As long it is in this condition, [red] just think, and place the box upside down, with the crack at the lowest part. [/red] Then water drains out of the container instead of filling it up. Got it?

I see, johnny ulus is not active any more, but maybe paegle boy? Or anyone else coming up, if you could bring a trash bin for some of the roded contents, a new 1.5l container and a log pad. I will keep it in mind, next time, however... earlier is better!

Thanks to johny ulus and paegle boy for this tremendeaous good view and for finally dragging us out here! TFTCM!
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Caching Team:

* The Arkaroo

* KoolKath

* Suparki12

* RockSandra

Travel Bugs visited:

* Arkaroo's Treasure (TB38AN6)

* Blue Desert Drive (TB3ZQ7E)

* Geodetic Institute (TB2N3HQ)

* Geode (TB3V9BP)

* Lego Luke Landspeeder (TB2JG23)

* Lotus Compass (TB42JTM)

After assistance from Pipe_Down_Under I found the cache completly water logged. The container need replacing and a new log book. I relocated the cache to slightly higher ground but very close to GZ. TFTC

Fantastic view. My kids were a little scared of the cliff but very pleased to have found it for themselves. Nice spot indeed.

Out with Gribbly for some caching, this was our second find of the day. The rain and fog had lifted somewhat so we could even see a bit of the view. A nice walk in.
TNLNSL, thanks for the cache!
best wishes,
Wal

Grabbed this one with WalW after Wodi Wodi cache.
A nice wet walk in to a quick find. TFTC

Went for the walk today for this one and was not disappointed. A fantastic view from this spot and an excellent place for a cache- bringing you just off the track to the lookout. One day I must walk the entire length of this track. TFTC!

The second for the day along this great piece of the escarpment. TFTC

Fantastic views from this spot. Like the Hancocks, a great spot to stop for lunch on this warm and sunny Autumn day.
Headed off to another cache.
Thanks for the rest stop and cache.

My very first 'caching experience!

This one has been on my to do list for a while. Finally convinced Mrs Figtree to tackle the walk. What a lovely day for it too. Thanks for showing us this lovely spot.

Believing Google maps caused us to take the long way around; in retrospect, this wasn't all bad, because it was a beautiful walk along the escarpment. I personally preferred the view from the lookout about 100m north, but that whole area is great. TNLN TFTC.

A top spot! We sat and had our lunch nearby admiring the great views before heading further down the track to Bush Garden & Train Spotting.
Thanks,
The Hancock Clan

640 - 3 for today. Found on 02/05/10 11:24 AM
Rode the geoMTB from the Old Princes Highway, along the track, picked up "Wodi Wodi" on the way through. No need to bush bash. What a spectacular view from here. Took the TB, why put a TB here when the cache doesn't get located for months. SLLN. Thanks for trip.

Did it the hard way Google maps showed a trail right beside the cache starting from the tarred road,but I couldn't find it , so treked throught the bush. Fortunately followed the walking track back,the same one I had been on earlier. Anyway thanks for the fun, left TB and took geocoin. (this geocoin is unactivated, what am I supposed to do with it ?)

come up and had a look and the cache is still good

Great cache ticked off the list, Loved the walk to the cache.
TFTC
TNLNSL

A great walk along the track in and out, and no false advertising on this cache - the view is certainly good! After a quick search the cache was located, then it was time for a break, so I sat in a shady spot on top of the cliffs and contemplated the world passing below. A very serene location, thanks to johny ulus for bringing me here.

Left: Unactivated geocoin
Took: Cornish Geocoin

Rated: for Overall Experience

Hey thanks for the cache !! Found this one before Wodi Wodi. Enjoyed a relaxing drink whilst watching the world go by below.

Left a mini Australian Flag but blow me down there was already one ther anyway.

Great walk in and out. Look forward to doing the whole walk one day.

Thnaks........Tim

Good hide
the view was spectacular

add tb

As I was walking the Wodi Wodi track on my way to aces high I was able to pick this one up as well. Beautiful views from here!
TFTC Wilbert67

In: TB
Out: TB

Found 11:30am while on a day out caching with Rainbow Spirit, Rogpol, and Team Casho. Top views of the coast from here. Left TB. Thanks.

Found with Rainbow Spirit, Jcourtz, and Team Casho on a tour of the Illawarra tabletop.
There is decidedly no advantage in trying to drive close to this cache by 4wd... in fact its a distinct disadvantage.
We cut through the pristine valley west of the cache by foot when the road ran out on the nearby western ridge, only to find the N/S coastal track and exclaim "of course". ... or "D'oh" .. or something else!!!
Great hike
TFTH and the exercise!

"Are you sure it's only a 1.5/2? Do you think that they intended that finders should bash their way through the scrub?" mmmm!
"Oh, a track, you mean we could have......."
Typical cache, hard way in, easy way out!
Thanks for the bush bash, I think! TNLN SL, and a truely GOOD view...

teamed up with some cachers from the north to show them the beautiful illawarra and this cache truley put on a show. great views. put one as to wonder why it is that no matter where one goes it is always the hard way in to the cache and the easy way out! ah well adds to the fun of the day
tftc

Great location, loved the walk and the views TFTC TNLN

Headless Cat

This is one of my favourite walking tracks in the Illawarra, and what makes it more special is that so few people know about The Forest Walk! It was a fantastic Autumn afternoon to head out and knock over a couple of caches with this leisurely stroll along the escarpment. With Ding in tow Chip and I headed out and grabbed Wodi Wodi and Boom a Good View. Just under an hour to get back to the car, this is within reach for everybody!

Cheers!

Found this cache on a great walk with Hoojar.


The geo-dog eyed off the contence of the cache.

Cheers.

We should know better than attempt this one wearing shorts and thongs.
The leeches were all over us. The rain we have had over the last weeks may have helped create the issue.
Still a great walk in the bush with fantastic views.
Thanks johny ulus and paegle boy.

Third find for the day Great views
Thanks
johny ulus and paegle boy

nice cache

Really good view! Found it when I was walking with scouts.

Wow, a beautiful sunny day and a bit of not-so-cold wind. We spotted some whales but were being very unhelpful by not surfacing again

Took : LIGO geocoin
Left : nothing

Thanks, naw92

p.s. #70

Boom, what a cache (and what a view).

Found on Fathers Day on a fantastic clear sunny day. Nothing left nothing taken.

did not see "Banes, Cuba" Unite for Diabetes Travel Bug

only saw and took "Twining Peak (CO)" Green Jeep Travel Bug

Put in my coin.

This was a nice way to bring up find No: 1999. A good loosener for my upcoming milestone. After the weather had improved from the mornings bleak conditions I headed out in bright sunshine, but still coldy and windy.
The cache location offered great views. Dropped a few travellers for the next finder. Thanks

This is a great location for a cache. The views are superb. Having walked this track before, I knew of it's existence. We stopped here briefly on our way to a challenge ahead. Altaire spied this very good hide, and soon we were all signing the log book.

A by product on the way to todays challenge.
Very nice views.
TFTC TNLN
Alpini
proud PLG member

Leaving the car we traipsed along the excellent track which wends happily through the bush and sometimes almost rain forest. It’s an easy and relaxing wander and near the escarpment edge one is treated to some great views towards New Zealand. Interesting to watch the hang gliders buzzing around, including a couple which cruised overhead following the updraught from the cliff line. With such a good track we were soon at the cache locale and soon thereafter were carrying out the cache business. Very good views from here. We made no swaps.

Another great lookout, great location.
Took: GC
Left: Swan statue

I guess it was Cache World we passed on the track since we were at this cache and Bush Garden at alternate times. We came from the south and unfortunately didn't pick up the track till about 300m south of GZ. The views and the weather were fantastic though. Left a coin and grabbed the Stix TB. Also left another golf ball and geocache braclete and collected the AJ2007 lanyard. Would you believe we then wandered off along the track thinking we were heading for Aces High but when we got to the creek realised our error. Got plenty of views from other angles so will just have to do this very pleasant walk again one day. Lots of wild flowers along the way including a couple of waratahs in bud.

I wasn’t supposed to have today off however I received a proclamation from Morris informing me that I have been declared ‘annoying’ and hence banned from the city.
I think it might have resulted from the office meeting yesterday when I was visiting planet Nod and was rudely interrupted. The following is a highly censored version of what I said when asked about a certain religious figure visiting Sydney. I just said something about that bloke who is hiding out in the bush stroking someone elses cat. Even the boss smiled but one person and there is always one, went running from the room so I know whose locker to weld shut tomorrow.
Hence stuck at home on a beautiful day so why not go for a short ride, it’s only 80 kilometres round trip which traverses some of the highest and steepest hills in the area. The first bit of fun was crossing O’Hares Creek down the bottom of 10C and if you have ridden or walked you know how steep it is and you tend to get a bit of speed up. Approaching the crossing I noticed the water and just assumed it was the normal amount but it wasn’t and the water was up to my knees and was cold. Luckily the hill straight after the crossing soon warmed me up again. As I was going up the hill I heard some voices yelling yippee and the like and soon was passed by some guy yelling this is fun and I never ridden here before. I did not even get a chance to warn him about the hairpin bend he was approaching.
The black stuff was soon reached and after dodging the horses, then the golf balls it was time for some proper single track. Have no idea why there is a no bike icon on the cache page as mountain bikers have been riding this track for years and who do you think built the ramps over the fallen trees, Martians? Soon reached the cache location grabbed the cache sat back and admired the views enjoying some rather squashed cheesecake that I made this morning. So after some pics it was time for the long ride home.
Note: the track to the cache is not suited for inexperienced riders.

Great Cache, great location... We came to get Aces High not to far from here awile back, so Bushy2233 and I knew exactly where abouts it would be.
As we arrived at GZ the sun was just coming up so I grabbed the camera to try for some shots, while Bushy searched.
Not to long and the goods were found. A quick sign of the log, then we sat to enjoy the early morning view.
Thanks for another awesome location! With a FTF aswell.

A nice early morning walk after work had us walking along the track getting nice and wet from the morning dew great spot with a nice veiw with good weather once all the cache duties done we headed back out to head home and get some shut eye thanks for the FTF... took the travel bug and Frippy left one aswell cool spot.

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TB is waiting for FTF