Rabbitto's Valley Letterbox Series #4 Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia
By Rabbitto on 27-Aug-11. Waypoint GC33291

Quick find here. Just the way we like it. Love your work.Cleaning up Victoria with gridge98. We are on a mission this week. Completing twenty finds in Mexican local government areas is the challenge. Another find with the correct criteria. It is in Victoria and we have not accumalated twenty finds in this local government area.Today was the day to find this cache. Today is Woden's day the sixteenth day of the octavus month of the Roman calendar in the wonderful year of twenty twenty four. We found your cache container and added some inky stuff to the paper sheet or note pad you have supplied for a log book or scroll. The cache container and log book or scroll were in good condition. It was a bit windy today. It was so windy today.With the log signed and the cache replaced it was time to leave. Onwards to the next cache. Woot, that is not to far.I would like to show my respect and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land, and their continuing connection to it. I wish to pay my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.I will apologize right now, because everything from here on is here solely for the purpose of padding the word count and winning that one hundred word diamond badge again. Somebody moved the goal posts. So many caches to find. So many caches to log. We find them, sign them and replace them.This particular geocache was found using one of the following GPS enabled devices, Garmin GPSr, Montana 680t, Oregon 650 or Dakota 20 and an Apple iPhone 11 using the marvelous Cachly app. Waypoints and paperless geocaching were downloaded via GSAK 9. Log prepared, checked and submitted using GSAK publish logs macro.Warning, this hobby can be addictive. It can lead to exercise, meeting new people and finding interesting places you might not have known existed otherwise. Beware: you may have fun. Apologies for the generic part of the cache log. We do apologise for the generic logs. Thanks to all the cache owner for placing this cache here for our enjoyment.Thanks for the cache. Merci la cache. Danke fr den Cache. Gracias por el cach. Bedankt voor de cache. Kiitos ktkst. Terima kasih untuk cache. Hvala cache. Nga mihi mo te keteroki. Dankie vir die kas. Ksznm a rejtst. Vdaka za cache. Dzieki za cache. Takk for at cache. Obrigado por isso cache. Dky za ke. Aciu u ta talpykla. Paldies par o cache. Aith selle eest cache. Tack fr att Cache. Tak for denne Cache. nbellek iin tesekkrler. Ksznjk, hogy a cache. Graas para o cache. Dankon pro la kasmemorone. Dank fr de csch. Eskerrik asko cache horrengatik. Na gode da wannan cache. Zikomo chifukwa cha cache.I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Blockheads Unite in 2025.

We enjoyed the walk around the park finding the caches here this morning, good fun was had.Travelling around Victoria with Freddo for a week finding caches as we go. With two challenges on our radar we were in full force. All logs signed with our names or F+g98 for the smaller caches.Thanks for the cache

Tyfc

Trickiest instructions to follow of the series after coming to the grassy area. Luckily found the desired path and cache was in hand.

Thats a relief. Definitely the hardest of the four. Previous life helped here. My hint, its almost certainly behind where you end up.

During our weeks trip with Bare Foot Guru, Infoferret and Trinity to the Canberra Mega we logged as a combination of "BFG, CF, BIC, BITC" depending on who we were caching with at the time. The trip took us on a flight to Melbourne first, then a drive to Canberra, followed by a drive to Sydney before flying out again. Where possible I will add commentary to each find about the cache. Thanks for all the caches, hides and effort put into hiding and maintaining them. Really enjoyed these letterbox series. We often had to re-read the description as we thought we had gone too far, or not far enough, but they were all accurate at the end of the day and all the caches were found nicely tucked away. FP for the series (the way it's done, rather than the cache itself). Nearly tripped over the final cache on the way there..

An expedition with Crystal Fairy & Barefootguru. Most logs signed as BIC to save space and time. Number 13803 TFTC Rabbitto !Really enjoyed the wander around the area, a really well constructed route. BFG & CF did the navigation, I just kept an eye on the Adventure Lab stages to make sure we didn't forget themI would like to show my respect and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land, and their continuing connection to it. I wish to pay my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.

*** draft log for stats tracking, more later ***GC33291 Rabbitto's Valley Letterbox Series #426 March 2024T14:02:09 AEDTTFTC RabbittoKept busy with this cool series, plus all the ad labs with their bonuses. Nice excuse to wander around the Aussie bush. Took us a minute to decipher instructions for the final.

Followed directions for number 4 not far from the event site. Not much of a creek at the moment in this hot dry weather but the cache is safe and sound. Thanks.

On my home from a week's cat sitting duties, I dropped in to finish off this series. Made my way to the starting point for this cache and discovered the whole bridge covered in mud from runoff following the recent rain storms. I checked on the cache for #3 of this series... it was fine although it looked like the whole area including the cache had been submerged. Followed the instructions perfectly... except at the end. It took me a little while to work it out but I had veered off course heading towards the creek and ended up at GZ without needing to make the final traverse. Found the cache... all in good order. Thanks **Rabbitto** for this great little series... very pleasant place to wander around.

This one was definitely a bit harder than the rest, we found a box that was extremely water damaged and assumed this was the cache, but we did find the actual container that was fine

This one was the hardest one to find. I looked in the wrong spot at first, and was confused how I could have messed up the simple instructions. I couldn't find a creek, I couldn't find the item in the hint... I turned around and there it was! Rehid it well. Sad the tour was over. Great series of caches! Thank you for bringing me here!Thank you Rabbitto for the cache.

This is a great series, I wish there were more like it.

'Turn left at the tree' had me thrown for a long time looking for the rocks. Spend a good 15 minutes rustling through the vegetation. Then I backtracked and realised I had the wrong tree. Once I had the right tree it was a straightforward find!

Thoroughly enjoyed this one!

Reaching the final segment of this great letterbox series, we have walked most of the trails and covered the whole park. A brilliant concept and lots of fun to do, with interesting points along the way. We had a lovely afternoon here, thanks so much for bringing us to this parkland and sharing it with us Rabbitto

All went swimmingly until I had almost reached the end of the instructions. I couldn't see any rocks, so I backtracked, re-approached and finished up in the same place. Then I realised the rocks were there, but covered in a thick layer of the nasty environmental weed ivy (Hedera helix). Tftc.

I once again found myself needing to find another Non-traditional cache in order to work on qualifying for [ahomburg's](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=1ded3729-fe62-40bb-9f5f-fd559e7163b1&wid=54e007c1-391b-4f69-b6f2-af7b91887d92&ds=2) [The Non-Traditional Calendar Challenge (GC7RCQ3)](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC7RCQ3).

Usually I try to find multis in order to fill in my missing dates for this challenge, but tonight I got off work really late, and didn't have the patience for trying to solve a multi and that is when I remember that I still had this cache remaining to complete the series.

I have always enjoyed exploring the [Valley Reserve](https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Things-to-Do/Parks-Recreation/Valley-Conservation-Reserve) on my previous trips here, so was keen to come back tonight and finally finish off the series.

All of the instructions were easily followed from [#3](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC33281) and lead me to an obviously beacon.

However, it turned out to be a much trickier search in the dark as by the time I got off work it was pitch black outside. However, eventually I was to hone in and spot the will hidden cache.

A big thanks goes to [Rabbitto](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=73c5d89d-31a1-40cd-a46d-39742e099a93&wid=7fa60edd-94e5-4eca-a6df-bb2282299161&ds=2) for the very fun series, and for bringing me here to explore an absolutely beautiful [reserve](https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Things-to-Do/Parks-Recreation/Valley-Conservation-Reserve). TFTC.

**Cache Maintenance Status**

The cache container was in good shape and the logbook was clean and dry with plenty of room for future cache finders to sign.

What a lovely walk for our long weekend back in Melbourne. A favourite point for us. TFTC.

We had so much fun following the precise instructions to these caches today. This one needed a little more concentration to reach GZ, but it all came together beautifully and the last of the series is now done & dusted.

An excellent series in a lovely location that will appeal to the kids too. Thank you Rabbitto for all the enjoyment you have provided us today.

The instructions to find this were proving a little challenging, but I found the rocks fairly quickly. I needed to deploy the spider removal stick as a few leaf-curling orb weavers had gated up the area. Wouldn't you know it, though, I still stepped through one!

At GZ, it took some effort to spot the cache, and it turns out I'd stepped over it to get to this spot. It'd be nice if the council could rebuild the bridge, but that is unlikely to happen. Thanks for to lovely series, it was tons of fun to complete.

Final cache for the day… and it appears we have been following a fellow geocacher around all day!! After some minor misguidance from the kids, this cache was located, making our tally for the day 4/4. Awesome day out

Today was a great day for caching in the reserve, Picking up these letterbox caches had been on my mind for quite some time, So Pilot the canine cache sleuth, Redcb and I spent the day enjoying the fun of navigating our way to GZ. We found the instructions very clear, and had no problem arriving at GZ.
The cache is in good condition.
Thanks for the wonderful experience, Rabbitto. A favourite point coming your way.

This has been a great day out with Crustyvarmint and pooch Pilot. I've thoroughly enjoyed this series (and Crustyvarmints patience with me LOL). Thanks Rabbitto for this series

We would never have known this bridge ever existed, despite being regulars to the park. Thanks for bringing us to this tranquil little spot

Took soooooo long to find the rocks but it was sooo cool when you found the plaque, who would have thought there used to be a bridge! Also couldn't physically log it cas I dropped my pen half way TFTC

A great end to a very enjoyable walk around this park. All the instructions were clear and straightforward. Thank you Rabbitto for placing and maintaining Rabbitto's Valley Letterbox Series #4 for us to find today.

Find # 1575.

Being such a lovely day today, we were looking for a family outing. We were all a bit tired after a late night last night, but better to be out than to mope around at home.
Like all sensible people, we opted for option 3, which took us on a really enjoyable walk around the reserve, collecting the four Rabbitto's Valley Letterbox Series caches as we went. Starting at the last cache we found, we followed the instructions to this final one. We nearly fell at the final hurdle, before checking for alternatives twice, before realising we were right on the cache in the first place. All good with the container and log.
Thanks for a really enjoyable cache series Rabbitto. There should be more like this.

The last time I visited this park was for The Great Victorian Cache Crawl and we were a little short in time to grab the new adventure lab. So I teamed up with OzHockeyChick for some afternoon caching to complete this and a few other caches in this park.

It was a nice afternoon and a great way to explore the park. The cache was found and in good shape.

Thanks Rabbitto for adding this cache to the worldwide collection for us all to find.

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While learner offspring was at uni this morning, I set out to explore this lovely reserve.
I certainly can't fault the clear detailed instructions.
Found the plaque here also, then the cache. The container was visible so after signing the dry log, I arranged the natural camo a little to conceal the container from muggle attention.
TFTC and for this fun series in this great spot Rabbitto

Quick wander around the reserve between the showers. All caches found quick and easily, this needed just a few minutes of searching to identify the right two-trunked tree. TFTC and adventure, now to get back to the geo-jalopy before the drizzle turns back into proper rain.

We really enjoy this type of cache, hadn't done them up until today. The special long forgotten relic of the past nearby made this extra special. Thanks for this series.

The last of the series, and TanSaf and I have enjoyed exploring the reserve while following the directions. I was the one to 'walk along the top of the rim' and find the plaque, which then allowed TanSaf to locate the cache container.
It was now starting to get cold and dark so I was eager to get back to my car and start my journey home.
Thank you Rabbitto for this wonderful and different series.

Great to complete this series of four letterbox caches. Enjoyed discovering a new type of cache. The end of a lovely caching day with the event, adventure lab and this letterbox series. TFTC

Replaced the cache today. Some critter had chewed a couple of holes in the bottom.

Back in play. Please do not leave swaps in this cache.

### **OWNER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED PLEASE** ###

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Hi there Rabbitto,

It looks like this cache might need some attention, as one or more seekers have indicated there is an issue. The cache has been temporarily disabled, so as to remove it from search listings and discourage people from visiting this location until the issues/s with this cache can be addressed.

**You do need to respond in some way within 14 days, so others know you are on top of it, as well as indicating exactly what is happening with this placement - please don't let a lack of communication scuttle this listing.**

#What should you do now:-#
You have a number of choices so pick the one that applies from this handy list:-

- **Check On The Cache:-** Visit the cache and repair and/or replace or do whatever else is needed, post an [**Owner Maintenance log**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404) indicating the cache has been checked and [**ENABLE your cache**](https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 ). Then sit back and wait for the logs of praise to roll in.

- **Place A Write Note Log::-** Reviewers don't have a crystal ball, so without your note on the cache page explaining that the site works are on-going, or you have been in hospital, or the area is in flood, they can't tell what is going on with the cache.
So please just post a note to the page (within 14 days) and when a Reviewer next looks at the listing, all will be fine for a little bit longer.
**Be sure to indicate the actual date that you expect to have it fixed so that everyone knows you are on top of it. If you have a long term unavailable cache (where you don't have an actual date) please ensure you visit the page and post a note every 4 to 6 weeks, so as to keep everyone up to speed.**

- **Adopt/Archive:-** If you don't plan on fixing it then you could consider passing it on to another geocacher by asking them to [**Adopt it**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=54) or alternatively, you need to [**Archive it**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=56), so it is removed from searches and someone else can have the spot. Don't forget to remove any remnants of your previously enjoyed cache too.

You might wonder what happens if you don't pick one of those. Well, if nothing happens, then a few weeks from today, when a Reviewer next looks at the cache page, it is likely that they will, unfortunately, have to de-list (Archive) on the basis that it has been abandoned.

Honestly, I'd rather you decide so please do something before then. Please don't send me an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.

**JUST A TIP:-** Have you checked out the new Geocaching Dash Board designed to assist a Cache Owner in managing the caches they own? Have a read about it [**HERE.**](https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2020/07/welcome-to-the-cache-owner-dashboard/?newsletter=PM) You will find your very own dash board [**HERE**](https://www.geocaching.com/play/owner?utm_source=geocaching&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=COD).

Thanks for your cooperation,

Bunjil

[3B]

A tad late logging - haha - icon hiding under all those smileys in the Valley Reserve! This was done on a clear winters day - always nice to get out in the fresh crisp air and only a stones throw from mum's. This is another fantastic little park in the burbs with plenty of surprises and variety that makes any wander pleasant including following old hat directions to a stash which is a little damp. The series deserves a fave so a FAVE it is. TFTC and the FUN.

A few holes in container and book is damp

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We finally finished off this amazing series on a beautiful winters day! We visited this reserve frequently during lockdowns, but never got to part 4 in this series. Today the geoson and I finished it off, and learned some new secrets of the Valley Reserve (the hidden plaque). There was a pair of wet socks covering the cache, which was a bit gross. The contents are damp too, but we were still able to sign the log. TNLNSL, thanks for this series Rabbitto, we'll be leaving a fav point!

I was able to solve 3 from this series easily from the comfort of my lounge room. No so for this one. I enjoyed the traditional Letterbox, as this is the first time I have done one Thanks Rabitto - I've still got one to go, and I have enjoyed the walks here.

One of the things I found interesting about these letterboxes is not knowing the distances between points and having to be observant all the time. I was pleased to see the distances towards the end of this one were not long and we soon had the cache and a pair of socks! in hand. Thanks Rabbitto, we have had a lovely afternoon in this reserve. Fav from me.

This was the best one of the lot, walking around then down by the creek, I thought I spotted a good place for the cache on the way and it ended up being right ahah thanks for the cache ) and the series lots of fun

I’m battered and bruised. The terrain was challenge, i love challenge. I am challenge. Life is challenge. i complete life. i am life. you are enemy. i have slain enemy. bye bye enemy. bye bye cache. #dubseason

Yep, these legos have to mean something, 1 in each cache. There was also a slug chilling in the cache. Anyways nice cache to end the series.

I visited 3 TB

TFTC

Great adventure and PrezDough and myself had a lot of fun grabbing this letterbox series.
There’s certainly some twists and turns along the way and some a bit too cheeky.
The cache was found pretty easily but the container is starting to deteriorate badly and slugs are making this a home. The log has shown signs of being wet, but was fairly dry whilst we were here.
I visited 5 TB.
TFTC.

Love this series. Throughly thought out with great instructions that explores a wonderful park. A favourite point for me. Park is empty tonight because the ease in restrictions and the long weekend. So I didn’t have look too suspicious on my walk. TFTC.

Out on our exercise within outlet 15km radius. We’re are enjoying getting out to nature, and surprised how little people were on the tracks. We had such a pleasant afternoon, following the directions for this letterbox and really getting to enjoy the stroll and seeing the wildlife. So glad these set of caches get us out to most of the reserve TFTC.

Such a nice spot at the GZ, and no one around! Felt like we had found a secret spot!

While looking for a series of geocaches to find on our wanderings within our 15km zone, we stumbled across this tight series. The map looked interesting and made a good launching spot for other caches in the area. After arriving we gathered our bearings by having a quick look around while walking to GZ. WOW what an amazing place. Beautiful bush-land and lovely 'curated' spaces for play and picnics. It was a pleasure walking around the area carefully following the instructions. Sure we will be back here again in the future for a picnic and relaxation time. Enjoyed a different way of searching for GZ. Required more attention to the environment. Lots of muggles sitting in the grassy glad having picnics. Also at a crucial 90 degree turn there was a movie set under construction. With a minor adjustment the GZ was an easy find. Strangely a pair of rolled black socks kept guard over the cache. Perhaps an impromptu ball that go lost??? The area is very overgrown and it was hard to imagine a bridge at this point, but the plague was an easy item to locate despite the thicket. TFTC We have given it a fav point for across all the series.

**Find# 7,106**
**8 Oct 2021 2:59 pm**
Out on my bike around the limits of my 15km perimeter.
A beautiful day for it.
Followed the immaculate directions from #3 and found it.


**Thanks for the fun Rabbitto**

DNF

Found with yhtacmck
Nice day for a walk around the park so thought I’d come get this series of caches.
TFTC

Found with CMDYork. What a nice series in a beautiful park, made for a nice walk. TFTC

It was a great adventure around valley reserve!thanks so much for making this series! #4 was slightly trickier than the others but that much more exciting for it tftc

A bit harder to find. A nice way to finish though

I was sick of solving difficult puzzles so decided to follow the detailed instructions for this series. Instructions were spot on. The area was beautiful. I found 4 or 4. I'm a happy little cacher. Has to deserve a favourite. tftc

Another sad blue face converted to a happy yellow smiley! I don't know where I was looking last time, I couldn't even find the rocks. Success today though! Thanks for the series and the cache!

Log still writable, but moist after recent rain. Rocks very helpful, cache also under recently dislodged tree! TFTC!

This cache was a bit of unfinished business because I failed to claim it during my last visit here.
I don't recommend standing on the rocks (as mentioned in the description) on a wet day like today. The rocks can be quite slippery as I found out when I slid off.
Tftc

Loved the series! Thank you again.

TFTC

Thanks for this series, really cool location!

I’m excited to finish this series but a little sad it’s all over..

It’s been a fabulous geocaching series, with excellent instructions and a novel way to explore this bush land reserve.

After having the paths mainly to myself to walk along, I was surprised (slightly annoyed…) to have a group of kids at GZ.. hopefully they will finish their game and move on.. nope - they are filming an action movie! A short sit turned into a nap on the grass in the fading sunshine.. the kids were still going…

A different approach was made and I discovered the cache. The log was slightly damp but I was able to sign and work a way out discreetly without disturbing the budding young actors.

Thanks for this favourite worthy geocache series.

On to the last one in the series. It took a while to locate the rocks as I went too far into the bush. Once the rocks were located the cache was found quickly and easily. This is a really enjoyable series but make sure you have plenty of time to complete it. It does take a while to do.

Thanks

Yayyyy!.. finished the last in a very enjoyable series. This particular series really appealed to me. I love following instruction and turning at points and choosing paths to find a treasure. I also love the use of projection for the same thing. There’s something magical about it. Must be the kid in me...
I enjoyed this last one most of all. I like being taken off track slightly and with the plaque and everything it’s a really special little place, and quite hidden.
I ran out of painted rocks so have added A small toy from a Kinder surprise.
I’ve love this area today. Nice easy walking but beautiful dense bushland.
Tftc and the series Rabbitto...
A favourite from me ️

Found it without the last of instructions we are just that good hehe

I was unable to find this one today. ️
Thanks for placing the cache Rabbitto.

The final cache for the day .. once again the instructions were spot on which led me straight to the cache. It was well hidden in a perfect spot. Thanks again Rabbito for placing and maintaining the cache. I have enjoyed revisiting Valley Reserve .. thankfully it appeared that most of the visitors were at the playground so plenty of opportunity for geocaching uninterrupted

Replaced the cache today. I also rewrote the last couple of lines of direction as the flora around this spot constantly evolves.

Oh dear, I gave away all my Footrot Flats books years ago.
Therefore I had to use method 3 to try to claim this cache.
I found the rocks and and the plaque with too much trouble.
I searched the trees in the area, but could not find the cache.
Thanks for the adventure Rabbitto.

Got to the rocks and searched around every tree there I couldn’t find the treasure and made my son cry.

Found overgrown path and rocks. I’m sure I found the ‘obvious’ spot but cannot see it. Will be back subject to other comments/logs

Directions are too vague given how overgrown this area is. Found possible rocks, but not at all clear which tree was indicated...

Took a while

Too overgrown to even suspect where rocks might be, and ran out of time before junior's class finished. Will try again next week.

This was the only cache in the series that we had some difficulty with. The overgrown area made it difficult to spot what we were looking for. Eventually we headed into a likely area and stumbled upon the things we were looking for. The cache was discovered shortly after that.
We also found a much better way out than the way we went in.
Thanks Rabbitto for the tour and bringing us to this fantastic park.
Chiefton!!!

Definitely the hardest of the 4 to find because of the overgrowth around. TFTC

Hey, Rabbitto, thanks a million for introducing me to this little gem of a reserve, one which I have been near on hundreds of occasions but never even knew of it’s existence until this week.
It was a true delight wandering through the paths through here to uncover the carefully hidden caches.
All are in good nick.
Thanks again. Fine work

This one was trickier than the others, the rocks were well-hidden! We persisted and got their in the end - thanks for a lovely adventure & tour through the park.

Final find in this lovely series. A bit nostalgic, I remember crossing the old bridge many times to get to the now demolished playground. It was nice to find this cache and have a bit of a reminisce.

Was a bit of a hunt, I found the tree before the rocks. The rocks are very covered by grass and foliage. Almost impossible to spot them without being at the cache location. Cache had a bit of condensation, log book is damp.

Thanks for the series!

Just couldn't find the rocks. The grassy areas really nice. Thanks

The rocks and creek are on your left as you come into the clearing. Quite overgrown with grass now. The plaque is there too. Thank you for the merry 4 part chase. T4TC!!!

Didn't find the last one. Couldn't find the creek or the rocks. Will come back another day. It is time for lunch anyway.
DNF

Very overgrown, but we found it! Thanks for the cache

Found it, last one a bit tough but got there eventually

Finally our adventure is finished with the finding of the 4th piece

Got it eventually

Returned after finding the first two, having printed off the directions to the 3rd in the series (which was disabled at the time but I see has now been enabled! Guess I'll be going back again ) This one took me a while to find - got a bit lost with the final direction (I couldn't see any rocks), but followed as best I could and found it! Great series - fav point from me! TFTC

Out on a Melbourne Sunday arvo taking my daughter for a driving lesson and maybe a few caches as well.
I was here yesterday but had no success due to muggles.Having some local knowledge about this place really helped with the final steps to locate the cache.
Cheers for the cache.

Thanks for the cache. Found after rechecking the steps.

It's been about a year since I was in Valley Reserve and found the other 3 caches in this series. For each of those caches I solved the "extremely difficult puzzle". [^] However, for this cache I decided to follow the detailed instructions and I'm obviously terrible with directions as I made it as far as the education area but then was a bit tired and got lost so I didn't find the large rocks or the plaque.

With only a few days to go to obtain the Cache Carnival souvenirs I thought that I had better get a move on and find some caches with lots of favourite points and this cache fitted the bill. So today I started at the education area and because of the lack of rain in recent times the area near GZ wasn't as bushy so I could see the geotrail to GZ and was able to easily spot the rocks and plaque and then the hiding spot. [^] I retrieved the cache and signed the log at 4:30 pm. TNLN.

Thanks Rabbitto for this good hide and also for the awesome series in such a beautiful bushy location in the heart of the burbs. I felt really clever completing 3 of the 4 difficult puzzles and I enjoyed my tour of Valley Reserve so I am giving this final cache a fave for the series.

Number 4 found with geoFam & geoDog. Thanks for the walk around Valley Reserve! TFTC

Out and about last night with Trailstevo, collecting a few smiley faces in the area. We've not been out too much this past few week with manic work and personal lives, so it was nice to get out for a few short stomps. A variety of hides, some sneaky ones, some creative and some of the norm. Thanks for the fun and fresh air, much appreciated.

The last find on my walk around the Valley Recreation Area. This was probably the most difficult as I wasn't completely sure about the second to last set of instructions. After something not looking quite right, I back tracked and somehow stumbled across the cache (more luck than judgement). Thank you for this series - a nice way to walk around an unfamiliar area with a few rewards along the way!

Some drivebys and short walks on a night out with Gunks. Plenty of muggles out enjoying the sunshine. Was able to grab some but not all. Great series taking us around a park I didn't know was there. TFTC

Yay thanks!

Followed the instructions to a T until the last bit which was rather too over grown for us to attempt especially in summer unless I had high gumboots on. I had already done more than my fair share of seed pollination via my socks and sneakers and decided to call it quits. Nevertheless we had a lovely walk today. Thanks for the fun.

Geomum actually had a go at the puzzle, but it defeated her. The letterboxing route is definitely the way to go with this series.
Geodad went and retrieved the container and we stamped and left a small swag item (mlpony toy).
Thank you Rabbitto! This was truly a series for the family! We really like the new facilities in the park especially the playground and the education area. Very nice!

I'd been saving this particular puzzle for a day or occasion when I'd need or want a puzzle cache relatively close to home. Amazingly, my previous find in this series was over a year ago but I'd kept a photo as a geo-starting point as it were.
So once I'd sorted out where the last cache's GZ was I began to follow the instructions for this cache. All went well until the last stage. Given that the clearing is a little ill-defined in that you don't know exactly where it stops and other areas begin it took me a few minutes to spot the rocks. Once I did I could see the cache peeking out from the hide and quickly made the find. Thanks for an entertaining series Rabbitto.

Nice, easy find. All in good condition. TFTC