Little Airstrip #1 Coldstream, Victoria, Australia
By
Datruk & MissBB on 03-Nov-09. Waypoint GC20KBF
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Logs
Another easy find . The lid was not on the cache , and the log book is now very wet . Needs to be replaced . TFTC
Found it! This was the second cache on our trip home after birthday celebrations. Glad I wasnt about to land a plane here with the storm coming across!! TFTC SL
Quick stop and grab. More cars than planes out today for a Wednesday. Although we did hear a helicopter.
Thanks for the fun
Thanks for the fun
Thanks for the cache Datruk and Miss BB,
I found myself in Coldstream on an errand so I took the opportunity to pick up a Cache( that's the price you pay when you ask a favour of me). An acquaintance had a plane which was kept at Coldstream Airport during the Covid lockdowns. He was worried because aeroplanes have strict maintenance requirements and if you let it lapse, you are not permitted to fly it. His problem was the mechanic was at Moorabbin and that was further than the permitted distance. Fortunately the rules changed with one weekend to spare.
Regards from Victourer
I found myself in Coldstream on an errand so I took the opportunity to pick up a Cache( that's the price you pay when you ask a favour of me). An acquaintance had a plane which was kept at Coldstream Airport during the Covid lockdowns. He was worried because aeroplanes have strict maintenance requirements and if you let it lapse, you are not permitted to fly it. His problem was the mechanic was at Moorabbin and that was further than the permitted distance. Fortunately the rules changed with one weekend to spare.
Regards from Victourer
Quickly found little hide. At first look, I wondered how I was going to reach it. Rather easily, I might add once I'd assessed a little further. TFTC.
Nice quick find on the way to another performance in Lilydale. Trying to keep my daily streak going. Tftc!
We had already driven passed GZ a few times this week but until now never had the chance to stop. We were either on our way to get a bottle of white wine in the fridge or received a text from one of the bottles in the fridge to let us know it was ready to drink.
In fact I think I’m going to have to start a spreadsheet to keep track of what wine, cider and beer we have in the fridge. We only have a week here for our holiday and;
a) I’m not leaving anything here
b) I don’t want to have nothing to drink on the last night
Today the fridge was stocked and we had a chance to pull in. I ran across the road to come up with the find. tftc
In fact I think I’m going to have to start a spreadsheet to keep track of what wine, cider and beer we have in the fridge. We only have a week here for our holiday and;
a) I’m not leaving anything here
b) I don’t want to have nothing to drink on the last night
Today the fridge was stocked and we had a chance to pull in. I ran across the road to come up with the find. tftc
This was a nice quick find whilst in the local area again. Thanks for placing the cache for us to find.
This was to be our last cache for the day; it was a good concealment and provided us with a nice walk to stretch our legs as we parked some distance down the road. Thanks for this one Datruk & MissBB.
Nice quick find, we love finding older caches- it still has the original log, so cool. Left some extra swaps, thank you for the cache ️
Have had a bit of trouble getting out to do some caching but today was the day .. the airstrip was very quiet today .. it was a lovely day and I thought there might have been a bit of movement there, but no. The cache was well hidden from passing traffic and is safe and sound .. thanks Datruk & MissBB for placing the cache
Nice quick find as I wander my way along a road I drive all the time and finally get around to picking up those pesky caches I've been ignoring for far too long
I remember coming to the annual open day airshows here when Australian Centre for Mission Aviation / Mission Aviation Fellowship were based here.
Out bike caching today, so could ride right up to GZ.
A nicely concealed spot.
TFTC Datruk & MissBB
Out bike caching today, so could ride right up to GZ.
A nicely concealed spot.
TFTC Datruk & MissBB
This one was not so fun. Parking in the airstrip driveway was a big mistake. Much easier to go to the private driveway on the same side of the road as the cache. Otherwise a nicely sized container for goodies.
Thanks Datruk and MissBB. Cool airstrip I've seen the sign for heaps but never seen. Big hole (not Coldstream) and best swappable ever seen being a Polaroid snap (not one of those.)
With the weather looking better and a wider radius in which to explore, we headed out for a walk. As we were passing near here a small detour was made and I jumped out to look for this cache. Stepped cautiously through the long grass before finding the cache. TFTC!
Turned our frown upside down here a few days ago.
Not much action at the now sealed airstrip. Grounded.
Not much action at the now sealed airstrip. Grounded.
Didn’t find one day, came back about a year later and it was there! TFTC, glad I came back!!
I’ve heard of cache creep, but from one side of the road to the other??
Thanks Datruk for Little Airstrip #1
#4614
Thanks Datruk for Little Airstrip #1
#4614
10:52 am #9440
Definitely looked in this spot last time. But looks like this little airstrip took to the skies for a little holiday. Found grounded this time.
Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache, Datruk
Definitely looked in this spot last time. But looks like this little airstrip took to the skies for a little holiday. Found grounded this time.
Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache, Datruk
Found on 23/5/2020! Great find, a little difficult for parking but we got there! Out adventuring with a couple friends! TFTC
Found on 22 May 2020 at 2:46:23 pm.
A great little airport across road.
Out and about grabbing locals.
Thanks for the adventure Datruk!
A great little airport across road.
Out and about grabbing locals.
Thanks for the adventure Datruk!
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###**CACHE OWNER PLEASE NOTE**###
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This cache would seem to have had some welcomed action on behalf of the CO by a Good Samaritan - 'Phetlern', so it fortunately lives for another day.
Please remember that cache maintenance arrangements need to be proactive, not reactive. This means regular visits (by the CO) to check on the cache and not relying on or expect passing seekers to fix issues or replace missing caches.
Even though a Good Samaritan has addressed the issue, there is still a need to Enable the cache - see here: [**Temporarily Disable and Enable**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235) and then remove the "Needs Maintenance" attribute please. You can do this by logging a "Owner Maintenance" log - see this Help Centre article: "[**Removing the Needs Maintenance Icon.**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404 )"
**I have done this for you on this occasion.**
16:14
After a most enjoyable morning spent at the Healesville Sanctuary, our route toward Crystal Brook was set to include a number of "cache calls" on the way.
WOW Ten years on the gameboard!
The first nine years appear to have been clear air flights. 2019 saw the effect of increased turbulance, resulting in many DNF's and inaccurate co'ords.
Sighted trackable: TB935X6 'Moppi'
**FEEDBACK TO CO:** Found the cache at co'ords suggested by Riddell. Checked the suitability of the listed co'ords and returned the cache to location of Listed coordinates.
Our thanks to 'Datruk' for adding this cache to the geo-gameboard.
26099
*This log composed and published using Geocaching Swiss Army Knife (GSAK).*
After a most enjoyable morning spent at the Healesville Sanctuary, our route toward Crystal Brook was set to include a number of "cache calls" on the way.
WOW Ten years on the gameboard!
The first nine years appear to have been clear air flights. 2019 saw the effect of increased turbulance, resulting in many DNF's and inaccurate co'ords.
Sighted trackable: TB935X6 'Moppi'
**FEEDBACK TO CO:** Found the cache at co'ords suggested by Riddell. Checked the suitability of the listed co'ords and returned the cache to location of Listed coordinates.
Our thanks to 'Datruk' for adding this cache to the geo-gameboard.
26099
*This log composed and published using Geocaching Swiss Army Knife (GSAK).*
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### **OWNER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED?** ###
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This cache appears to be in need of owner intervention as there are one or more comments in regard to the accuracy of the cache co-ordinates. The cache has been temporarily disabling so as to stop it showing up on search lists and to give the owner an opportunity to check on the cache, and take whatever action is necessary.
A basic tenet of geocaching is that listings must contain accurate GPS coordinates. At the moment it would seem that this requirement is not being met in regard to this cache, see the guideline here: [**Listings must contain accurate GPS coordinates.**](http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx#coordinates) Could you please update the listing with accurate coordinates? A how to is here: [**How do I update coordinates for my geocache?**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=61)
Prompt attention by cache owners to any log that indicates anything could be amiss is greatly appreciated by all seekers. The guideline advises; ***"if you can't check/fix it straight away then Disable it till you can."*** see here: [**Owner is responsible for visits to the physical location,**](http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx#cachemaintenance ) and here's how; [**Temporarily Disable and Enable,**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235) also check out this Blog: [**Helpful Tips To Keep In Mind As A Geocache Owner.**](http://www.geocaching.com/blog/2015/03/you-hid-your-first-geocache-now-what/)
Please respond to this situation by **12th February** to prevent the cache from being archived for non-responsiveness. If you require more time, please be sure to post a "Write Note" log (not an email) explaining the situation and indicating a date when you believe the situation will be resolved.
**And don't forget,** once you have addressed the issue, post both an "Owner Maintenance" log, see here; [**Removing the Needs Maintenance Icon**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404) and an "Enable Listing" log, see here; [**Temporarily Disable and Enable**](https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 ) to get your cache up and running again.
Easy find after reading the previous logs. Not exactly like being at the end of a Tullamarine runway but was still interesting watching very fragile and unstable air vehicles land just over the power lines.
I was out on a last minute mission tonight to drop something off at a wedding, and I left home in a hurry - still with my ugg boots on. After the vital piece of equipment was delivered I thought Id grab some local caches - Ive never cached in ugg boots before! I searched for ages at posted coords until checked the logs and discovered "my" mistake. Cache has definitely changed sides of the road without coords being updated. CO should update this.....
Coords threw us off but we persisted and found on the airport side! Thanks for the cache
Coordinates are quite off. Following Riddell's coordinates are the way to go. An easy find when we were in the right area
