A Fish called .....???? Soldiers Point, New South Wales, Australia
By MADSTARS on 10-Oct-08. Waypoint GC1H33K

The Cache is Dead....

Long live the Dead Cache...

See now we were the last visitors before its final demise. Shame because a great spot.

First cache for the year!!! The cache has lost one end, I attempted to put it all back and cover it.
Definately needs to be repaired.
Great spot though...TFTC

This cache is dying......

I could not get a replacement ammo container in time....

I will leave it active because it is still there and operating ok....

But will archive when it is too dead.

Cache falling apart will replace soon.

lots of rocks my GPS is not good for this work, and did NOT have up to date information – Cache archived .. but did enjoy the walk and found a Rosella and Chicks in the hole of a tree.

Thanks anyway Madstars

Cache is dying a slow death.

Will try and replace before I go.

I know you are going soon and I see that you have archived some of your caches already so this is not easy.

The ammo container is in very poor condition and the hinge broken. what were you thinking old steel container and salt water not a good combination!!

The contents are ok as the hole is to the bottom when in it's hiding hole.

You will need to do somthing with it soon.

Sorry to see you going I am doing as many of your caches while they are still around.

Will you stop giving away all the good spots !!! just kidding a top spot this afternoon after a hard day at work. Just what I needed

TFTC

Refilled Cache with more toys.

Man this cache is really starting to rust away.

Hopefully it will last the year out.

Please be careful, it has a lot of character.

Nice to see an ammo can with something it.
A very nice spot here. Enjoyed the view.
TFTC / TFTH / SL

One of many nice caches we found in the area today.
Thanks,
The Hancock Clan

Another nice Madstars's cache. It's a great way for us to discover Port Stephens.
Hello from French Canadian

TFTC, TNLN, SL

Day two of theheadchef and spikeymikey's excellent adventures to Nelson Bay and damn, Spikeymikey has summed it up in his log, I don't really have much to add, other than the cave we took refuge in wasn't that much drier than outside. If my wife kicks me out I am going to come and live in one of these caves. Took TB

A walk along the track to GZ had us going through 3 seasons.........pelting rain, blustery wind, and then sunshine (for a short while).
After finding the cache, we had to shelter in one of the caves to sign the log. And then it was sunny and still!!
Found one cave with furniture in it!!
TNLNSL TFTC

Day two of theheadchef and spikeymikey's excellent adventures to Nelson Bay and damn, Spikeymikey has summed it up in his log, I don't really have much to add, other than the cave we took refuge in wasn't that much drier than outside. If my wife kicks me out I am going to come and live in one of these caves. Took TB

That was an easy find today while visiting Port Stephens.
Thank you very much for this cache!
Greetings, Colonel Dago from Germany

great spot TFTC

Nice cache thanks. Slots in nicely

Great cache. I was surprised to find a cache quite so large, hidden in this area. The cache seemed quite dry, but I guess the outside takes a pounding in rough seas. I retrieved a TB that has not been noted here (which I will log) and left some goodies.

Found by Mary & David at 1615. A nice walk along the foreshore to do both caches. Many great views down the bat. Noisy parrots in the trees, but nobody else near GZ. Dropped off 'Colonel Kombi Mustard' TB. Yet more thanks to Madstars.

Gotcha !! No.45 on a one day cache dash TFTC

The caves looked interesting.
TFTC.

Nice walk in and the GeoKid's loved the fish activity in the water and the caves on the way back. TFTC, TeamAJKW.

Found this one in the dark at 10pm. Novely sight of all the lights accross the water. TNLN SL TFTC MADSTARS.

Took the kids along for this one. Nice hide and a quick find.
TFTC. Took snap cards left magnoman.

A great walk & beautiful views yet again.
Thanks MADSTARS

Found while out caching with The-Don.

Took the easy way down from the road on my bum.

Found GZ easy.Great little area.

TNLN TFTC

Found by Anabella on Pearl's Treasure Hunting Birthday Party!

[This entry was edited by teamjando on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 3:03:51 AM.]

Luckily a couple of fishing muggles were just leaving as we arrived at GZ. Quick find, nice spot.
TNLNSL. TFTC.

Our very first attempt and found after a short search (once we got the GPS working correctly). Kids loved it and we can't believe we walk past this spot nearly every day! Took nothing & left nothing. Thanks for the experience. Colemans

Nice walk from the other close by Cache. Luckily the Geoeye spotted something amiss with the rocks and found the Cache quickly.

TFTCSL

A nice little walk to GZ from the car park, which I found by accident rather than follow the helpful WP! The cache was another beaut ammo tin, which could perhaps do with a spot of WD40 in the near future! On the way back, I exchanged a few words with a local fisherman, who agreed that it was a 'top spot'! TNLNSL TFTC!
CC.

[This entry was edited by Croydon crew on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 3:52:06 AM.]

I took lots of toys that keep the kids happy and dropped off a few too. thanks for the large container.

Our very first atempt at geo cache was a mixed bag though we found this one after a little look around. Thanks MadStar!!

Great spot enjoyed the find
bermo x 2

found whilst on a work trip to area .TNLN
Madbulldog

We both had the day off so we decided to do our own little ‘invasion’ of Port Stephens. Our first full on all day effort. Loved this one, a beautiful and sheltered location, the wind was howling while we were here and it was quite calm at the cache due to the protection of the headland. TFTC. [Cache 96].

Nice one, TFTC.

8th for the day nice spot had to watch for muggles walking dogs & children TFTC

gorgeous view quick find tftc

Pt. Stephens Invasion.2. A bit further along and we found another little headland with more views and a few interesting hide spots. Thanks.

2738.46 TNLN
Visited: World Traveling Gold GC A#6 & Cache Critters A#126

Albida

another stroll to stretch the legs, Z was looking longingly at the small caves and cliffs along the path , while Red tag recounted some other excursion where she got someone to carry a ladder into a GZ to retrieve it... great location and always nice to see an ammo box...

Found as part of the Newcastle / Port Stephens invasion from Canberra, Adelaide and Tassie!
TFTC

BigON took the lead on this one - to the delight and surprise of the wimpier team members who chose a more sedate way down to sea level. Thanks MADSTARS for bringing us around here.

Note to self (and the other McWinTrexON team members!) - really should read the cache description to check whether it recommends a good parking spot. We alighted from the McPhan mobile at the top of the steep sandy slope. BigON embarked two steps down the slope, then slid the next five or more metres while the rest of us held our breath, then advised we would drive around the long way and meet him. Thanks MADSTARS.

I was a bit of a girl at this one and picked a path to the cache that left my legs in somewhat of a more ladylike state. Ended up going back with the others so it wasnt worth the effort in the end
Very scenic looking out into the channel
Thanks MADSTARS

Found as part of Team McWinTrexOn, easy and quick access to the GZ care of a little sand surfing the first 8 to 12 meters, Yeah OK the whole way down in one easy lesson (and stayed on my feet the whole way, beat that)... easy pezzy. Got to the bottom (natch) looked up and holy sheet did I just do that!! the rest of the team showed more sense and walked around from other caches, I had this one ready by the time they joined me, at least I only had to walk one way.
"i'm a looney and I'm alright, I cache all day and most of the night'
TFTC and an Ammo box yet.

thanks for the cache. Great weather, great company and beautiful scenery.

This was our thirteenth find of the Port Stephens / Newcastle Invasion Event.

This cache will stick in our minds because of the dolphin that was swimming less than 10 metres from GZ.

TNLNSL.

T4TC.

No dolphins today, but still a lovely location, and well worth a visit!
Thanks Madstars.

Oh well - the hill wasn't that steep & I was the quickest back up again which was a wonder. It always pays to follow the route of someone else though, so they can clear away the spider webs for you! TFTC.

Found as part of the Canberra Invasion to Newcastle/Nelsons Bay/Port Stephens and surrounding areas with Tealby, Tankengine, Redtag, Zytheran, Mtrax and Albida. This was day two and it was going to be a long one..........

More great views from the GZ and surrounding areas. I can see why you place caches in these areas. Thanks MADSTARS

2138. Threw our cache retrieval tool down the hill at this one. It was a very impressive sight to see BigON surfing down this steep slope. RexTrex, Winglen and I then found a less adventurous way in to meet up with him.

TFTC and the BigON stunt show.

Rated: for Overall Experience

Rated: for Overall Experience

Maintenance Check for Invasion Completed..

Everything OK.

MADSTARS Maintenance Crew

Another beautiful spot you have taken us to Madstars - thank you. It was handy to have the co-ordinates for the parking spot otherwise I think we may have ended up falling down the cliff which could have resulted in lots of "Pebbles and Bamm Bamm"! Found the cache fairly easily. Took a Scratchie and left a Friendship Bag. Dropped off Beer TB, signed log. TFTC

All is well with cache...

Checking cache before Invasion on the 19th September 2009.

MADSTARS Maintenance Team

Returned to the Bay for a weekend holiday and decided to do a few caches with the O'Spurplers on a nice warm winters day. You just have to love this area - cant wait to hopefully return in the future !! Nice easy find. Left Malaysian coin. TFTC

Beautiful area. TFTC

A nice and quiet spot TFTC

Walked around from the previous cache, and quickly found this one. Love the way it is rusting to blend in with the colour of the rocks Cheers Gav [4124]

Looks like the cache container is rusting. Great spot.

8:36pm
An easy find in the dark, now, was not expecting an ammo box!! Most unexpected to be sure!

A nice and quiet spot at this time of the night, nobody around.

Cheers

Found at 1037hrs

Nice location and good sized Cache. thanks.

TNLNSL & TFTH

We walked from the nearby cache for this one ! what a top area of the world ! thanx for showing us.

Great hide, with the sound of water lapping behind us. So peaceful except for the bitter wind.... TFTC TNLN (23rd cache for bay caching tour 09)

Found 14:30. Again a nice walk along the water edge. Great hide. Took toy whale and left car air freshener. Thanks.

Kids really enjoyed the casing of this cashe. Took Hong Kong coin and left Scratchie.

A nice short walk and easy find. Although replacing it was a little trickier. All good though.
T - Heffalump
L - Skateboard.
TFTC

Another great find for the day! took my 3 year old nephew with me, he fell in love with the toy plane and i took the tracking coin to place back home.

Craig found this. Our biggest cache found yet. Pearl and Harry took a small toy and left a couple of trinkets and an Incredibles badge.

nice walk around the waterfront
thanks for bringing us here


fattyacid and family

Well after replacing this cache with a nice big Ammo container filled with wonderful swaps ranging from DVDs, CDs and toys for the kids we had a mishap with the next cacher.

The URBANCACHEPIRATES swiped all the swaps for their own caches. Didnt know caching worked that way, especially after spending a few bucks filling it myself.

Anyhow I went a spent a few more bucks and filled it again... Third time in its life....

Hopefully they will not return.

Enjoy the cache everyone... except PIRATES>

I grew up around here, great spot.
Dropped of a Geocoin PC3HTG.

2185.

I really enjoyes this nice little walk. I have had to circle town to find the hidden road to get in there but once there is was a nice peaceful and quiet walk.

Thanks MADSTARS for the cache. TNLNSL

Great walk along the water.. the views are amazing.. great cache

TNLN

TFTC

Well we found the sneaky little road which was the first test then proceeded down to gz and seen the location and thought we were guna be in for a hell of a hunt!! Luckily we found it rather quickly and a great container but again nothing left inside it which was a shame. Another great spot!!

TNLN
TFTC

Crystal Pauls

Found it No. 1508 ... steep embankment ... TN and left Chinese Coins

The UCP almost had t' use cannons an' swords t' ward off Commodore Tamykian an' his two wenches as they appeared t' be raidin' th' booty that belonged t' us.... after a brief friendly encounter...... us Buccanneers circled aft an' claimed th' newly layed booty.... aaarrghhhhh!!!

The UCP almost had t' use cannons an' swords t' ward off Commodore Tamykian an' his two wenches as they appeared t' be raidin' th' booty that belonged t' us.... after a brief friendly encounter...... us Buccanneers circled aft an' claimed th' newly layed booty.... aaarrghhhhh!!!

Not only did I find it but I replaced the cache for Madstars with an ammo box he as the current cache was damaged. I had to excavate quite a bit out to allow the updated cache to fit. Geo Teens didn't want to help at this point as they may brake a nail...
Great spot and I will be heading back here with fishing rod in hand....
SL loaded all the items from old cache over to the new one
TFTC

There was a family group that was fishing off the rocks. After finding the cache we passed them on the way back and they had just pulled in a small dog shark. Lovely views along here. TNLNSL

As in my last post....sorry

great walk around this track, very relaxing although I broke the cache

tracked with the GPS, I stood on a rock and said 'its around here somewhere, start looking' took a step to the side and heard a crunch...'oh no, hope that wasnt the cache'.

my daughter looked under and sure enough it was...sorry, the lid cracked.

TNLN TFTC

JABs always likes to take the shortest route to a cache so we let him go down the hill while we watched the events unfold from above. Almost getting busted by some walkers made me laugh at his cover move.
TFTC

Found it but almost muggled. The Tablelands Cachers (TC's).

Found an easy track down from above, why is it someone always comes along just as you find it.
JABs.

When we 1st arrived here we came to a high up location above the GZ for the cache. Not wanting to bash to it from here we found the recommended parking and legged it from there, noticed huge piles of seaweed on the shore before we arrived at GZ then we continued on after a short search I spotted it, but was still some rock hopping away so the Geoboy did the honours, after we made it back to stable land the cache logging was started. We dropped off a TB here to help it on it's way, Geomrs stumbled on unstable rocks and took gouges out of her left shin and foot, she somehow made it back to the picnic area were we proceeded to first aid her. All cleaned up and here war wounds dressed some lunch was had! Thanks for the cache shame about the sharp unsettled rocks, future cachers watch your step!

Bug drop!

Biggest physical cache we've found so far.
Nice walk too.

We were really looking forward to fish and chips on the beach and on coming across Salties at the local shops, made our purchase and headed off to this hide...sat and enjoyed lunch and the views then made our find...T Tronaminer and Goofy TB

[This entry was edited by Krafty Charlie on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at 3:02:00 AM.]

Found on a Nelson Bay caching spree. Quick find. No muggles. A nice walk. A good sunny day. Awesome caves. To bad they had heaps of grafitti.
TNLNSL. TFTC. Really cool.

1540 (Sorry about the late entry - 9/5/09) Found with family and friend. Left Tronaminer & Goofy TB,
and Took Sydney 2000 collectors pin

passing some trackables through

Great cache done as a family today. We parked nearby and took the kids in to find the GZ. My little boy liked the "treasure box" and I guess more the contents as both the kids were taking long periods of time to investigate.

With log duties completed, it was time to pack everything up and move on.

TFTC TNLN

Yipee #500 and what a great cache. Took a bit to find the track and found I could have parked closer. Beautiful night for a walk with a gentle breeze and 24°C. Left the Mojo coin to continue its travels. Thanks Madstars

Easy find great spot thanks Madstars.

good location -only muggle 100m away in boat,

Another great location with brilliant views. Drove along the top road and saw how steep the hill was, read the description and located the "secret" parking area. (The Rats must be keen to come in from the top.) Enjoyed a pleasant walk along the foreshore, past a fishing muggle, at least he wasn't too close to GZ, and located the cache quickly.
Thanks again Madstars.