Maclaren dam Rosebud, Victoria, Australia
By Ikkibrady on 19-Apr-11. Waypoint GC2THTQ

Found this straight away today. Had a lovely walk to Stephanie Rennick way and thought we should try this again as last time we had DNF

GEOCACHE #343 (19/08/2024)

Found with thanks for the little adventure

Today, Tiz13 and I embarked on our weekly caching expedition, ready to transform caches into smiles. This is one of the caches found today. Thanks Ikkibrady for the cache.

Out with the Rebel Acts (Yoda) for a day of caching in the Peninsula, this was one of the caches we stopped to grab.. Rebel Acts is on a mission to clear his map. He found this one by almost stepping on it. This cache was 1 of 2 l missed last time I was here walking the two bays trail

Been here for 30 mins. I gave up ????????. But my partner didn't and cache in his hand ??????. Thanks ?????????

1/2 hour looking for the cache & about to leave when with my last look I found it ????????Thanks lkkibrady for this one ????????

We are staying in Rosebud for the weekend and I'm taking the opportunity to search for a few local caches. A splendid morning for a short hike in this great park.
I circled around for a good few minutes before being sprung by a muggle out walking. His MIL is a cacher so he knew about it when I explained what I was doing. After a chat and another brief search, we parted company empty handed.

Nice hide tftc

Due to unforeseen circumstances Mr Smokey Bear will no longer be a part of Team Smokey Bear and will continue his adventures as "SmokeyBearOG".

So I'm relogging all previous finds under my new account.
Unfortunately this log will not show the original logging date.

**Thanks to Ikkibrady for this adventure, looking forward to many more.**

Adam
SmokeyBearOG

Found by Bob at 1225

A great day for a bit of a walk in a scenic location. I was expecting it to be a bit more strenuous, although I'm not complaining The worst was undoubtedly the last 30m which had lots of fallen branches blocking the track - but it was only 30m after all Fortunately, the cache was in the first spot I checked so it was a quick find.

TNLN

Thanks Ikkibrady

Another non-beach day on my summer holiday. But, it was just right for a geocaching trip to McLaren dam with my muggle husband. After a pleasant walk around the dam we decided to search for this cache. Along the track there were a few broken branches and fallen trees. Near GZ we found the tree in the hint (although it has lost a few trunks) and after a intense search I accidentally dislodged the cache from its hiding spot. After signing the log I rehid the cache, ready for the next searcher.
Thank you Ikkibrady for this cache and giving us a reason to explore this area.

We searched hi and low with no luck.. had ro give up due to the leeches.. will be back with long pants next time

It took me way too long to find this beauty. Clearly have my hiking eyes on and not my geocaching eyes.
Dropped a trackable.
TFTC

Lovely afternoon wandering around the dam. The kids found this one, parents way off!

After a lovely walk around the dam we meandered up the steep track to find this well hidden cache it took as awhile but we’re accompanied by some not so happy lorikeets thanks for placing this cache

Find 2836
Very pleasant walk and no one in sight. At GZ the well hidden cache was located after a small search. Some trees down close by.
Log signed and back safe as found.
Thanks love the stroll through here.

Have been working nearby operatoring a crane and decided to check if there was any nearby , quick walk over the road and found this easily
Thanx for the Adventure Stay Dirty ️

1993

Took us a while but we found it! TFTC!

We chose this walk for our bird count today. Combining hobbies... really nice spot for a cache, thanks Ikkybrady. I found the other nearby ones on a previous visit. So calm and warm today! Loving it. Attached a photo of a spotted Pardalote.

Thanks, kids found it!

Found it 12/09/21
A bit of the track with some fallen trees but a good find

Great hide, a little off the beaten track

Got it!

a little off the coordinates, a few fallen trees

Tftc ... great walk

Another nice hide! Sneaky TFTC

A day out and about with Bogonghazy on the Mornington Peninsula.
BH made the find here as I had a fall the previous day and the hip doesn't like steps at the moment. Thanks Ikkibrady

Out for a day's caching with Sorceysal down on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
This was towards the end of a long day,but it was only a few steps up to this one.
Actually put my hand on this one before finding it, well hidden.
my thanks to Ikkibrady for bringing us here to this beaut little lake

Beautiful day out with Mum aka Xambo4u
Great little walk highly recommended beautiful lovely leafy spot.
Case is in great condition with plenty of space for trackables.
TFTC

Out and about with geoson pimpmyballoons exploring this lovely area of Mornington. We loved this walk around the dams. Thoroughly recommend to explore this area. Cache in excellent condition. Had a surprise on our way back where a snake was guarding our crossing. We negotiated our passing and everyone was happy. Thanks for bringing us here Ikkibrady

GeoDad found it very quickly! Lovely spot for a walk.

TFTCFirst find for 2021

I've always thought about doing the whole 2 Bay Trail and know a number of people that do the half marathon here. I didn't realise that you had to run on the road along here.

Parked and started enjoying this early morning caching run. Lovely trail here going up hill and following the creek. The lake looked lovely with the sun over the hill, giving the whole lake a misty sheen to it.

Got to the GZ, and after failing to find it on 1 side of the trail, found it quickly on the other side.

Thanks for the cache Ikki Brady
Hunter

Out for an Xmas eve morning walk around McLarens Dam with the 5 & 3yr olds who did a brilliant job helping finding the three cache here. At this one kids waited at the hint tree and I did a search and soon found the container away and a bit out in the open. May have been tossed up here. Rehid in a better location near the hint which shouldn’t present a problem for future cachers. Thanks for placing Ikkibrady. #1078

Was swooped multiple times by some sort of bird which scared the crap out of me. Took a little while to find and found it safely hidden away.
Tftc

Found it

Had to use a helpfull photo hint from another fellow geocacher.

This one was a bit trickier but found after looking for a few minutes tftc

This was a hard one! Took 2 attempts

If your struggling

After 30min admitted def apparently last person moved it to make it harder lol

Found it pretty easily, made it a little more challenging for the next person

Such a great one with kids

I kicked it because I saw something suspicious

Beautiful location and an easy find tftc.

Good find

Found but forgot a pen. Will remember next time.

I had to check on one of my caches nearby, so headed to three nearby caches for some smileys. This was my second. It's been a long time since I did the Two Bays walk so this area was almost new to me. Found the cache quickly. Great area.



My thanks for the cache, Ikkibrady.

Found it eventually. Thought about it a little too hard

Began the day with a short trip across the Bay from Queenscliffe to catch up,with a friend in Mt Martha. What better way to enjoy the journey than to find a few caches. A hot and smoky day but a very pleasant walk to this cache Thanks ikkibrady

We love this area, so it was no problem coming back to avenge a previous DNF. Had a chat to the resident goose, then made our way to GZ. Last time we were here, there were plenty of muggles enjoying themselves, fishing, walking their dogs, today the place was deserted. After a lovely walk, Steve went straight to the cache and had the log signed in no time.

Thanks Ikkibrady for the maintenance and for the excuse to come back.

It always feels good to fix a DNF and today we were able to do just that.
Took a walk past Maclaren Dam (nice and calm today and as stunning as ever) and ascended the trail to gz.
Plenty of trees flourishing in this area.
The cache wasn't too difficult to find and the logbook was signed in no time.
Thanks to Ikkibrady for maintaining this cache and bringing us back to this delightful part of the Peninsula.

TFTC, Brainiac03

A lovely walk in a lovely location... thanks for the hide

Yay!!! After many failed attempts we finally found it but forgot a pen!will head back with the pen to sign the log soon tftc

Replaced. If the new cache lasts even half as long as the old one I'll be pretty content. Have fun all

Had a lengthy search but brought up no result. Considering that this cache hasn't been found in almost a year, perhaps it's time for a checkup?

Checked on and needs replacing will do so soon

I’ve been so many times in the last 6 months and just can’t find it

And I thought this would be a fairly easy find. How wrong I was. After an hour of searching, we had to admit defeat today.

Thanks anyway ikkibrady. We’ll be back for another crack at this one in the future.

Looked a lot, but no luck

Found this on Monday, forgot a pen so left my mark!

After a bit of looking we found it! Quite a challenge but very rewarding as there was lots of treasure! Loved this one!!

Great walk, can't believe I have never seen the damn.

An interesting place. Who put a dam in here? - that is a considerable dam wall! There were lots of little Blue wrens hopping around as I walked in. And I do love a clue that tells me where the cache isn't! A little logical thinking and the cache was found.

Out and about on a Saturday morning and decided to start picking up the various Arthur’s Seat caches. Easy find after navigating the steep hills. TFTC

Found. Took nothing. Didnt sign log sorry. Forgot the pen!! Gorgeous day for a walk!!

Found it! Took nothing but left a bracelet.

My 5 year old found it great find

Find number 1629 on 10 May 2017 at 1:52 pm.
A nice quick find on a lovely afternoon.
Thank you very much for placing a cache here.

I marched up to here on foot immediately after completing *faces and places*. It was feeling like a veritable Ikkibrady-fest for a moment there. Great place for a cache, and eerily silent once I came to a halt. Everything was in order and I departed via the mysterious bike track that zig-zagged up the mountain, despite being unsure where it would take me. Thanks again Ikkibrady!

Picked up trackable [Naturelover362]

My two young daughters and I found this one today. Our second ever. This was a great idea for a young girl with a new broken arm and who is down in the dumps about her prospects for fun

Tftc

Al and Josie zero'd in like returning homing pigeons for a find. More gratitude and good Karma to Ikkibrady, cheers for the effort!

Parked in the suggested spot and walked in past the dam. Plenty of birds in song and only the occasional muggle. Have only walked the full track once before, must do it again!
Signed the log and dropped off aTB. Many thanx to Ikkibrady

On my way to lunch at Peninsula Springs. Picked up this cache on the way. A nice walk from the suggested parking area. TFTC

All good but I forgot my pen. Took a pic of the log. Thanks

A nice day with no sign of rain so decided to go for a walk and grab a quick cache. Nice walk and relatively easy find.

Cute little cache. TFTC

Good walk! Was easy enough to find. Just look carefully.

Great hint, that tree is massive tctf

Granddie first geocache

TFTC

I've passed this track and not seen it before! Thanks Ikkibrady

After what was meant to be a quick bike ride turned in to a longer walk as my bike tyres went flat about half way to the cache. Doesn't matter thought found the cache relatively easily and enjoyed the views along the way.

Wow. What a beautiful spot!! Thank-you for bringing us here. We arrived just as the sun was setting. The reeds and leaves were sparkling with golden hour light - absolutely beautiful, and so peaceful! Loved the walk up the back into the trees as well - reminded me of my childhood home. Fabulous place. I have awarded a favourite point for location, location, location! Thank-you!!

Found on a beautiful evenings walk TFTC

Nice walk

This cache made me wet

Found it

Our first intentional find! So exciting. Left a penny and a pen because there wasn't one in the box.

Didn't think I was going to find it after 15 mins of looking until it suddenly appeared! And then pen ink decides to run thin. Tftc.

Found! My first one with my new bday garmen! :3

Found! My first one with my new bday garmen! :3

Woot! This one was definitely not for someone ridiculously unfit like me! :p but got there eventually while nyochi signed the log and showed off her new little toy! TFTC!

This was super great and fun finding. I hope you get it.

Sorry wrong one

Took a while to find it as we got confused but was really exciting once we did! Needed to bring a pen though

There must have been an easier way to get here than the way i did. but i got there. Tftc

Nearly taken out by a mountain bike rider lol, maybe not the best place to put it but was still a good find!