You better LOOKOUT. Mannum, South Australia, Australia
By DJC3575+KKM on 28-May-11. Waypoint GC2X2RV

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14-Jan-14
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.

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29-Nov-13
Glad one doesnt move very offen. It takes up so much time & energy. The move is completed, we have settled in but still have lots to do but we can now schedule in sometime to do some caching & to check on some caches require maintenance. Our apologizes for the delay.
 
22-Oct-13
Sorry about the delay in attending to this one we have been busy preparing for a move. Cache to be checked shortly.
 
03-Aug-13
taking this one off line until we can get down to check it out.
 
03-Aug-13
Second time we have looked for it and still didnt find it.
 
21-Jul-13
Ditto, CO needs to check
 
17-Jul-13
Had a bit of a look on my work trip to mannum today, but didn't hold much hope for finding it due to all the recent DNF's
 
16-Jul-13
Owl had no luck either. About time the CO checked on this one.

Oops! That's a DNF, not a Found....

This entry was edited by Doctor Owl on Wednesday, 17 July 2013 at 09:44:06 UTC.
 
22-Jun-13
The cache maker and I came from Queensland to find some caches

Both of us looked for ages but found nothing
 
29-May-13
No luck today
 
11-May-13
Found this guy, no cache though, looked for 10 minutes, then Muggles rocked up. Not sure if it's still there.
 
21-Apr-13
Smile
 
14-Apr-13
Popped into town after the offroad racing for a feed and a few caches...TFTC
 
13-Apr-13
A vigorous walk was enjoyed to achieve this smiley
TFTC
 
13-Apr-13
Some went the upway on foot and some took the long way by car to find the look out. But we all ended up with the cache. Thanks
 
07-Apr-13
This cache was found during The Demolition Crew with Ponty95 24 hour and 1000 caches in 48 hours record breaking challenge caching run in South Australia.

I've been on quite a few caching road trips during my time as a cacher and this one was one of the best. The idea was to see how many caches we could find in 24 hours, with the goals being to break the Australian 24 hour caching record, and then continue on the next day to see if we could eventually find a total of 1000 caches or more in the 48 hours. Needless to say we did manage to fulfill both goals.

Not only does SA have some lovely contryside and Adelaide itself is famous for its churches, SA is also known for its numerous, extensive and well laid out cache 'powertrails'. The OZ Mega, OZ Signal and the Wandering Heros series of caches in particular are the largest and just a few of the many that can be tackled. With this is mind, TDC started planning the 24 hour challenge caching run back in late 2012, and over a period of many, many months we laid out careful plans on how we were going to break the Australian 24 hour caching record, as well as find as many caches as possible while on the road.

The intricate attention to detail proved to be esssential to us completing our goals. With routes planned, essential supplies loaded (especially museli bars, water and energy drinks) and every cache detail documented, we headed off on the 6th to begin our journey. By the end we had accomplished what we had set out to do, smashing the 24 hour record and finding over 1000 caches in the 48 hours. We had an absolute ball and needless to say were knackered by the end but the final result was worth every hours lack of sleep.

Apart from finding many 'stand alone' caches we did manage to complete the OZ Mega, Oz Signal, Wandering Heros, TDF, APM and PSA series, the 40, 50 and 60 series of caches as well as a number of Adelaide puzzle caches and a few Melbourne - Adelaide multi caches.

Due to the number of cache finds and the resulting number of logs to write, I am reluctantly using a generic log to log each cache. The same goes for my fellow TDC cachers and Ponty95, full appreciation goes out to each of the CO's who placed caches that we found, and without your caches our fantastic caching experience would not have come to fruition.

Thanks, Quasar3671.
 
07-Apr-13
Found as part of the record run to SA by The Demolition Crew (TDC). While, I am not a member of the TDC, I was fortunate enough to be caching with Blacklegend, Quasar3671, Trailrunning and Rebel Acts on what was for me, a huge adventure.

As I live with Blacklegend, it was fantastic when he said "Do you want to come to South Australia on a huge caching trip". I jumped at the chance, as I'd never been to S.A. or Adelaide, and it was a fantastic feeling to know I was going to be part of something big, and I was.

To be part of the Australian 24 hour record, at such an early stage in my caching career, so to speak, and part of so many other finds, was experience building beyond anything I could have hoped for.

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Sunday was fantastic, we were up very early because of daylight savings, etc. At the end of a full day caching, we had found over 100. This included the Fruit Loop series, and a heap of other caches around the area, including another earthcache, which was my favourite for the day. Loving the area andthe caches.

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Due to the extremely high number of finds for the trip, and on Blacklegend's advice and with his assistance, I have also gone with the generic logs. As the others have stated, it in no way takes away from the fantastic and enjoyable hides we found on the trip. As Blacklegend and the other have said, my sincere thanks to all cache owners who placed and maintain their caches, and made this trip possible for our group. TFTC, memories and the experience.

 
07-Apr-13
When the Wandering Series was first published it had been on the agenda of The Demolition Crew, however we were not able to arrange a time when all of us could go over. Fortuitously as time went by, more trails were published. Upon looking more closely at South Australia recently, there were many more power trails than we realised, and a plan was hatched to go over and grab as many caches as we could. We were all finally able to arrange a mutual time during the Easter school holidays, so the planning stages began.

Given the limited amount of time available to us, and so many caches to grab, we realised that a huge effort was going to be needed to grab them all. Rebel Acts being known for his record breaking 24 hour runs suggested that we try a 24 hour run of our own. Now there was a thought, a challenge in fact we readily accepted. A bit more planning (a lot more actually) and a route was chosen and run sheets drawn up.

With all the puzzles solved, and most of the multi's these caches were reduced to traditionals for the run day. With cars packed, stamps made, and spirits high we made our way to South Australia to find some plastic.

The change in daylight savings time, and the time difference between Victoria and South Australia, saw us out of bed at 5:30, "time to cache" says Rebel, so we cache until 7:30pm before stopping for another hot meal and cold drink. Today the caching took us around Murray Bridge picking up caches not allocated to other days, as well as a run north to the Fruit Loop series which was completed in just over 2 hours. A great day to practice a power trail and all went well.

While I am using a generic log, it does not detract my appreciation of all the CO's who have put the time into placing and maintaining these caches. To each and every one of you, I thank you for being part of what has been the best cache road trip yet. Thank you!

Go TDC.
 
07-Apr-13
The cache was found as part of A massive cache run to South Australia with TDC Members Trailrunning, Quasar3671 and Blacklegend and a ring in Ponty95. It had taken us time to get this all together, finally a date was set and planning was started, I learnt one thing from my late mate dak's Emu Mob AKA Dave Kruger "Proper Planning prevents piss Poor Performance" he always said. Trailrunning was our master planner on this trip. I did this as part of a team but I also did it as a tribute to dak. having set the Australian Record twice before the question was, does the Rebel still have what it takes, I think the answer for that was yes. The challenge had been set down on FB "could the TDC find over 500 in a day, well we took up the challenge and headed to the power trail capital of Australia.
Today the caching took us around Murray Bridge picking up caches not allocated to other days, as well as a run north to the Fruit Loop series which was completed in just over 2 hours. A great day to practice a power trail and all went well.
While I am using a generic log, it does not detract my appreciation of all the CO's who have put the time into placing and maintaining these caches. To each and every one of you, I thank you for being part of what has been the best cache road trip yet. Thank you!

Go TDC. LLTRTA
 
07-Apr-13
Found as part of the Demolition Crew record run to South Australia with fellow TDC members Quasar3671, Trailrunning, Rebel Acts and a guest on the trip, Poynts95.

The trip was a fair while in the making, and many aspects had to align to make it happen, including all of us getting the time to go. However, the "stars aligned" so to speak for us, and the trip was on. A date was set and much planning engaged, and when I say much, I mean a very large amount. We had an old saying where I used to work, and that was "Failing to be prepared, is being prepared to fail", so, we prepared, and prepared and prepared.

With a challenge set, being, could The Demolition Crew find over 500 caches in 24 hours, we headed forth to South Australia, the magical land of power trails, and over the duration of the trip, found in excess of 1250 caches, and indeed, easily beat the goal on our record day. Importantly too, we had a great time together.

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Sunday was another ripper day, which saw us up early, very early with the daylight savings adjustment and S.A. time adjustment. We cached all day, finding caches around Murray Bridge and surrounds not part of any other days activities, and we also completed the Fruit Loop run in around 2 hours, a nice power trail shake down. The day saw over 100 finds, and a nice meal and cold drinks at the end.

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Due to the extremely high number of finds for the trip, I am opting for a generic log, which I never normally do, but as the others have stated, it in no way detracts from the high quality of hides we found on the trip. My sincere thanks to all cache owners who placed and maintain their caches, and made this trip possible for our group. You have all been part of the best caching road trip we have yet made. TFTC and the memories.

 
01-Apr-13
After a lovely two days in Mannum with family I tried to grab just a few on the way out. I nearlly missed this easy find after putting the last two digits in the GPS wrong but Mr non-geocacher soon yelled "Is this what you are looking for, and I found it without a GPS". yes smart....you found it. Found whilst caching with KK-Inator TFTC TNLN

Awesome views too...
 
01-Apr-13
We spent two days in Mannum with my Uncle so Mum and I found a few caches when leaving. This find was part of the Geocaching/Scouts adventure. TFTC TNLN
 
30-Mar-13
Found as part of the Scouts Australia Geocaching Competition
 
17-Mar-13
Found it on a day out to Mannum. TFTC. Wonderful view wouldnt mind a house up here.
 
15-Mar-13
Arrived in Mannum just on lunch time. Camping along the rivers edge.
The locations of the caches around town have been excellent.
Had to wait for the council worker to finish watering the garden before we coild recieve the cache.
Thanks DJC3575+KKM
 
15-Mar-13
A fantastic lookout overlooking a great town. TFTC
 
01-Mar-13
Found It!
As I arrived my mother called and asked "How do you install a printer?" 15mins later (still with it not working) she asks if she needs to be connected to the network (with the printer sitting on the other side of the room with no connection to the computer). Eventually I got her to hang up so I could go and find the cache!
TFTC
 
16-Feb-13
Nice place no view at night lol tftc
 
16-Feb-13
Found whilst out with Polky. Tftc Smile
 
01-Feb-13
Easy find after getting the cords right!!! took TB
 
26-Jan-13
A day trip to Mannum with the kids and great caching friends. Nice to have a drive around, visit the sights and explore the area - with some caching in-between.

Thanks for the Cache!
 
26-Jan-13
What lovely views looking out on the river. Took some photos. TFTC
 
25-Jan-13
Great views a lovely spot to visit on our Australia Day caching trip.
 
23-Jan-13
managed to find it on my first day of geocaching ever!!!!! it was so much fun!!! nice spot. TFTC!
 
23-Jan-13
nice view Smile
 
15-Jan-13
Good Mannum view point.
 
04-Jan-13
Great view
 
17-Dec-12
I made it to Mannum and managed to find a few wriggly roads that got me to the lookout Smile
With the hard part of the search over, my poking stick soon struck cache Big Grin
After signing the logbook, I remembered there was a view to be viewed and it's a beaut !
I didn't hang about too long as in the heat of the sun it was getting a bit smelly [xx(]
Many visitors use the stop for a bit of a 'wee break' from the drive.
TFTC
 
10-Dec-12
2nd time's a charm, TFTC
 
05-Dec-12
Smile Found It!
Nice lookout this one,
The last time we were here, there was no water...
Quick find and the last one for Mannum today,
TFTC and the hunts
 
05-Dec-12
Found with The_Bogans
TFTC
 
10-Nov-12
My (and friends) very fist geocache!

Very easily spotted in the middle of the night, so no muggles around, love the paper Wink

T- Golf Ball
L- 70c
 
02-Nov-12
Found by Sensei no. 6, well done! With HAIR NET, swapped spiky toy for green keyring, beautiful day, great views Smile
 
02-Nov-12
Found by Sensei 6. Great hide and fabulous view. TFTC.
 
24-Oct-12
3 lookouts in one day, pretty good. Found, signed, returned. Thanks DJC3575+KKM
 
21-Oct-12
Great spot to enjoy the view and nice to see a lot of water flowing past as well [^]
Cheers & TFTC
 
03-Oct-12
Good Spot
but it had us looking for a while
 
02-Oct-12
Found on the way out of Mannum, but it had me looking.
 
28-Sep-12
Found easily, great views, took some pics. Nice paper. Thanks DJC3575+KKM.
 
23-Sep-12
Good one what a great view
 
03-Sep-12
Day 3 in our SA holiday, on our way to Mannum, we had to scout out a few caches. While waiting for our lunch cruise we grabbed this one. A nice view here, we took a few pics, a quick find, SL TFTC DJC3575+KKM
 
19-Aug-12
Another great view of the river, and I love the eremophila (currently in flower).

Thanks for bringing me here DJC3575+KKM.
 
12-Aug-12
Easy find on our way home. This lookout has some sentimental value for us Wink Momentarily disturbed by some elderly muggles, but they parked behind our car so I could quickly put it back in it's place. TFtc TNLN.
 
15-Jul-12
Had to wait for some muggles and dog to leave but got it in the end. Spectacular view SL TFTC

This entry was edited by utechick81 on Monday, 16 July 2012 at 07:19:08 UTC.
 
06-Jul-12
Parked the car got out when a car load of muggles rocked up grab the camera act like a muggle s$#@ will they ever leave five hundred photos later they leave 30 seconds later log signed and I am on my way TFTC
 
27-Jun-12
After finishing the WH series, decided to do some nearby cache, albeit in the dark and cold!
TNLNSL
Thanks
 
16-Jun-12
Quick find with Uncle Hagrid. Not where he thought it was last time, so there may be some cache creep happening. Picked up Las Vegas Micro Benchmark geocoin. No sign of Mrs. Poly goes for gold.
 
13-May-12
Found on a nice day out with froghoppin left geocoin nice views TNLN TFTC
 
13-May-12
Some fantastic views from here today, last time here the water bird area was dry, quick find TFTC
 
05-May-12
Found with shellybobbob! TFTF!!!
 
24-Apr-12
Anzac day hunting. Number 8
 
19-Apr-12
Work trip to Mannum /
Catch up with Baptist Pastor /
What a brilliant view!

TFTC
 
09-Apr-12
Tftc found a few today & a couple dnfs but even though my gps hasn't been very accurate, after a quick scout around in the general area odieodie, Maddimoo & I had this in the hand.
 
09-Apr-12
found with dori girl 2009 and Maddi. TFTGC
 
25-Feb-12
It took me a few minutes to find it. Magnificent views of Mannum and River Murray.

Thanks DJC3575+KKM for the cache. Smile
 
18-Feb-12
Great views of a brimming full Murry river and if it wasn't for the cache I would never have known this place was here.
T - FINGER LIGHT
L - 50c
Thanks for the cache!
 
01-Feb-12
Easy find, great location. Took smiley face keyring, left another keyring TFTC
 
31-Jan-12
Found @ 12-15pm with Poppadon. Ezi find, nice location. TNLN,TFTC.
 
31-Jan-12
Found at 12:15 PM with XBRmob. Nice view, easy find.
TNLN
TFTC
 
22-Jan-12
A visit to the In-laws at mannum today gave an opportunity to head out and grab the caches that have sprung up since the last visit.

It is amazing how much water is now in the river. TFTC. Big Grin
 
12-Jan-12
Staying in Mannum for a few days thought we would start with this one TFTC
 
09-Jan-12
An easy find except for the tourist bus that just turned up.
Cheers from the Posspet Boys
 
01-Jan-12
I think we may have been the first find of 2012! The stone paper made my cheap bic pen look like a thousand dollar parker. Lovely, Very Happy.
 
23-Dec-11
A great and best caching day with 100 finds and 401km round trip from Nuriootpa, to finish off some of Wandering Heroes series...took a while before Mr Bushies2 finally found it, on our way back to Nuriootpa. Thanks DJC3575+KKM.
 
05-Dec-11
Great view
Had a chat to a couple from WA who were enjoying the area
tftc
 
05-Dec-11
What a great view.
Water level is certainly up.
Well worth the trip upto the river.
Met WA Tourists just after replacing cache to it's hide.
TFTC
 
02-Dec-11
Apart from the view had to check out this stone paper. TFTC.
 
23-Nov-11
A good easy find touring around the area. A nice location. SL TFTC
 
19-Nov-11
Great Views from this location, pity the weather was a little better.
TFTC
 
17-Nov-11
Wonderful views from GZ. It took a little while to find the cache, even though it should have been obvious. Thanks for the views, and for the cache.
 
04-Nov-11
GREAT Views. The River is looking good.Found with JAWS2 Thanks for the cache
 
15-Oct-11
Found as part of a Saturday afternoon of caching fun with Team Waldron. We spent longer than expected looking for the cache and finally the prize was ours. Thanks for the wonderful view and the hide!
 
15-Oct-11
Took us a while get to the lookout.

Cache also took a while to find.

All good in the end.

TFTC
 
02-Oct-11
As I remarked at the other cache below this point (Lion’s River Den), the last time we were here, the river didn’t extend past its normal banks, and all the ground between here and there was as dry as a chip. The views are much better now [^]. TNLN. Cheers Big Grin
 
25-Sep-11
Another great spot to view the Murray. Found in company with Red Roo.

TFTHSL
 
25-Sep-11
A quick find by Kath before Pauline of team Gypsys spotted it. No swaps but SL. Thanks to DJC3575+KKM for the cache (a bonus - we came up here for the viewSmile)
 
23-Aug-11
Found after a bit of scrambling around the bushes avoiding the bees. TFTC
 
20-Aug-11
After searching a couple of options, we found on the re-search of the first place we looked. Don't ya hate that?
We were impressed by your stone paper, it seems to be holding up very well. Mrs Fluffy convinced Mr Fluffy not to do a full durability test on the log. Great idea, we loved the paper.

Marvelous views all 'round, thank you for the cache DJC3575+KKM!

Mr and Mrs Fluffy
 
07-Aug-11
A fairly quick find, while we enjoyed the awesome views of the surrounding area. Logbook has apparently been made from stones - which is a good idea, and should save some trees. I thought it would be a bit sandier though. They must grind the rocks up very finely.

Thanks DJC3575+KKM!
 
07-Aug-11
Great views this evening. The river is looking a treat, just lovely. Roll on mighty Murray.
 
07-Aug-11
Hard to decide where the real river is. Banker is an understatement. The real estate at altitude is where we all decided to pick. 2m above is risky business unless there are clear skies.
 
17-Jul-11
There's a few bushes to choose from....
 
16-Jul-11
Out for an afternoon of caching with Gemini7
What lovely views. Thanks for bringing us here DJC3575+KKM.

Signed Log
 
16-Jul-11
Nice lookout with a spectacular view over the river. Picked up the pathtag and left one of mine. Thanks for the cache.
 
15-Jul-11
Maybe just cache blindness, but 4 of us looked for 20 mins in all the obvious places and couldnt find it. Maybe next time! Thanks for bringing us to this great spot tough!
 
15-Jul-11
Enjoyed the view but didnt find the cache even with four of us searching
 
10-Jul-11
After dark. No Muggles. Needed torch.
Took key ring. left car and torch.
Thanks.
 
02-Jul-11
A bit of a drive around to get here Red Face - have to wonder how the tourists get on (even though there were several who visited while we were here) [?]
As expected, had to choose our time to search carefully during their coming and going [8)].
Took monkey. Left elephant. SL.
Thanks DJC3575+KKM.
 
17-Jun-11
tftc
 
14-Jun-11
Took a little longer than I expected but probably distracted by the views. TFTC.