Charlie's Park Tarra Valley, Victoria, Australia
By KI bug on 05-Sep-11. Waypoint GC33KWW

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Hi there KI bug,

This cache has been flagged by Geocaching HQ as a cache that **MAY** need some attention.

You may recall having received an automated email from Geocaching HQ which explained what you needed to do.

Unfortunately, nothing seems to have happened, so I am having to take the next step and temporarily disable the cache - see here: [**Geocache Health Score.**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=713)

**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 to check, repair, 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 the above. Well, when the cache is next checked by a Reviewer, if the issue has not been addressed, or there is no acknowledgment as requested above, it will be assumed the cache has been abandoned and processed accordingly.

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.

Thanks for your cooperation,

Bunjil

[3AS]

Another DNF for today, very wet under foot so combined with an inaccurate GPS reading it made for difficult conditions

We lost signal upon arrival so we’re only going via the very loose navigation. Will return

no luck today, gps wouldn't settle.

We searched and searched but have no idea where this one could be. It was not at an obvious spot and the GPSs were little help here.

Thanks

Had a good hard look but no such look will definitely try again when I’m next in the area. The walk was definitely fun.

Out and about with 4 others checking out the local waterfalls. We walked to the falls stopped and had lunch then before leaving found this cache and signed the log. TFTC

Holiday activity with Grandma

Holiday activity with Grandma

Third time lucky I guess, since we were stymied on our first couple of attempts at locating this cache. The coordinates are way out (11-14m - at least on both of the Dakota 20's we were using) which didn't help with our previous search attempts and even this time the GPS took us down near the creek, then back up, then back down, repeatedly! Tree coverage really plays havoc with getting an accurate GPS position fix.

Anyway after throwing my toys out of the pram I stomped back to the shelter at the head of the track, reread the hint, checked the recent logs for any additional clues and thankfully one provided another subtle hint to pin-point the GZ without the GPS and after a bit of a rummage soon had the elusive cache in hand.

TFTC

Out with our Caching buddies for a road trip to Tarra Bulga National Park and to pick up some caches along the way. While we had searched here previously without success, we were in the area again today and decided to come back for another attempt. Yet again the GPS took us down near the creek initially, we searched high, we searched low and everywhere in between. Then Wetjala , back on the path, commented he had made the find so we headed to the area where he had been and Mr Pooky also finally made the find. The GPS was at least 11 metres out as the crow flies. TFTC. and bringing us to this great little spot. TNLN

At last we can take this one off our radar after several attempts earlier and a long search, as previous logs have said, co-ords are way out but Wetjala found the cache at last.

TFTC TNLN

Took awhile wrong stump

Tftc

This is another great spot to explore, even without the cache. But this nice-sized container is icing on the cake! TFTC

Found but not in the first place we looked. The cache is NOT in the well trampled area to the right of the track - do not trample the area any more. We signed the log and returned to where we found it. TFTC

Saw the lid of it but didn’t get it out Incase of leaches! TFTC

We dropped by here late this afternoon when we were pretty sure the picnic ground would be deserted on our way home after a walk from the visitor center in Balook. With no-one around the search was made much easier . With no reception, the search was made much harder! [:p]
But we found the cache in the end, not as far away from the path as we had originally looked.

Thanks for find #1571
Grabbed travel bug [Flo Our Whippet](https://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?guid=851a6d4f-9ff5-4615-8d6c-f25c93f02b1e) to move on.

Couldn't find it
Thanks

Well this spot was totally unexpected. Driving through the wooded slopes I was expecting some tree ferns amongst eucalyptus scrub. What an Eden. I highly recommend the walks around here. Made for a delightful cool break on a hot day. Cache was found in good condition. Dropped off whipped tb. Tftc

Such a beautiful spot. We enjoyed a small snack on the picnic tables near the river. Really enjoyed the rainforest walk to the falls

Found with Let Them Eat Cache (which will now be our joint geocaching name once I retire this membership). As usual, she does the work/research, I made the find. Thanks KI bug for placing in this beautiful landscape.

We were stumped at first, but my very trusty CRE (Cache Retrieval Expert, my geohubby) came up with the goods. Luckily no log trucks were met on the narrow road to GZ, having been in the area to locate some new coords in our hunt for a Golden Dragon. It was really interesting to learn about Charlie Tarra, and one of our favourite reasons for geocaching is to learn about local heroes that we wouldn't otherwise hear about (& to get outdoors)! Left a hair-toggle, TNSL.

Thanks so much to KI bug for placing & maintaining this cache.
#177

We found this one pretty quickly. What an amazing spot! Headed out on the circuit walk while waiting for one of our group to run part of the great Strzelecki walk.

Looked for a long time with no success

Lovely spot, thank you! Left tweezers

Love this area, have visited many times. This is the first time since we have joined the caching community. So glad to find a cache here. Thanks KI bug. Bit of a search but we found it!

Had some problems finding it but the hint helped.

Found in good condition sealed it up well. Lovely park.

Nice area. Enjoyed the walk. Tftc.

Done!

Cache container and contents are now dry and a new waterproof log sheet has been added. It is all ready to go.

This visit

Unfortunately the container contents is rather wet. How the cache can be so wet is a mystery as it has been perfect over many years and has rarely required any maintenance.

We tried to dry out contents and the log however in the end we decided to temporarily disable until we can fix the situation.

Left

Mozzies are killer!!!

This geocacher reported that there is a problem with this cache.

Nice and easy find, thanks. Cache is soaked, needs some attention.

Enjoying a Sunday drive in our new car & of course trying to find a cache or two. We must be having a lucky day as this one was surprisingly easy for us. Cache all good.

Foiled by muggles. No luck searching today. Gps bouncing everywhere. Muggles enjoying some wine close to where i was going to next search. Will try again another day.

On a road trip through Gippsland and over the Victorian Alps to Bright with Suki116 and others... stopping for the occasional cache along the way. We had taken a detour up to Tarra Bulga National Park and came to visit Cyathea Falls. We didn't manage to find the cache out at the falls but we did find this one when we got back to the car park.

Thanks **KI bug** for putting this cache here.

What a RIPPER ! Kids loved it and after seeing the cache they did laps around the small loop track. Thanks so much for placing this.
(Log is soaking wet though)
Absolute CRACKER SPOT wow we are lucky.

Hier blieb uns die Dose leider verborgen

We were stumped, read the hint and found the cleverly hidden cache. Only had time to park and find this, not see the falls this time, or the other cache. Another day!

Nope, failed again. Tried to find this one a few years ago and failed then too (obviously). Maybe third time lucky (or maybe not). Next . . . .

Didn't have much time to search for this one today... looked in all the obvious places as my GPS bounced around but without any luck. I'll be back

Boy, was this quite the search. Kato Potato and I were out and about on another KAKAGA adventure, our third, and we were on the hunt for unlove. We cruised from home to Gormandale, down to Yarram and back the looooong way home. We stopped in here in the never-ending drizzle and commenced searching the familiar, beloved place. First, our phone took us to one location, my phone refusing to acknowledge any signals, then it moved us waaaaay down to the picnic area. I preferred the former as it was dry. We searched and searched, myself becoming increasingly freaked out by a fungus that had hair-like tendrils that kept touching me. In the end, I resorted to returning to the car and pulling out the real GPS which took us pretty much straight to the cache. Righto. A happy find, a geocoin retrieved and we were off. Thanks KI bug for a nice find in a lovely spot!

Out on a road trip with Mummy Short Legs with the aim of finding a few unloved caches (and any other ones we happened across). We struggled with this one because the GPS was dancing everywhere. The past logs were telling us we should be able to walk straight up to it and the terrain rating was indicating we were frequenting the wrong parts of this lovely area. The rain was coming in, and torches were coming out even though it was still morning time. Finally I located this well camouflaged hide, just as some muggles stopped in the area. Here ensued the subtle dance of signing and returning the cache.. and then the wild car dance when a leech was discovered on my chin while I was driving off! Thanks for the cache KI bug!

Great hide despite a few muggles found the cache no prob

Nice hide. Tftc

On a visit to the area today with our daughter and family we checked in here to walk to the falls.
On our return our grandson asked if there was a 'treasure' here so we duly located and inspected the cache.
All is well

Found before, but came back to drop a t/bug into this must-see place!

Mrs TiedyeSmileys climbed through the scrub while Mr TiedyeSmileys strolled up to the cache.
TFTC

What a lovely area, I'm really glad the weather wasn't suited to fishing today and Geo dad was happy to go for a drive and find a few Geo's.
This was one we did along the way.
I thought the camp was unique and worthy of a fav.
Thanks for bringing us here.
The log is damp but still good enough to use.
TFTC SL TNLN TBV

Nice hide. Such a beautiful area! Picked up the TB to take to our next destination.

Called in to check out our little cache yesterday and all is well. Dropped off a TB.

Great hide! Gps got me lost completely....

Great cache. Took a bit to find and had to be careful as other people were around.

Long search, look up clues before coming as there is no coverage!

Was looking in and around the wrong one for a while, but got it eventually thanks for a nice find, there were a few swaps but took nothing and left nothing.

Very
Nice hide. Beautiful location. Took a trackable. Virbull.

Found this once before, returned to drop our tb

Our current visit to Australia had been in the planning for over a year with the very significant help and advice from friends who live in Melbourne. The original plan was for a 2 month visit, but as things progressed we just couldn't help extending our trip to the full 90 days allowed on our visas - after all it's a big country and so much to see and do, especially with our favourite pastimes being birding, hiking and of course geocaching! Our journey started with our arrival at Perth airport followed by a day cycling around Rottnest Island before travelling on to Adelaide where we met up with our friends. We then continued on to spend some time on Kangaroo Island, before heading to Melbourne via Goolwa, Strathalbyn, Coorong, Mount Gambier, Cape Bridgewater, the Grampians National Park, Port Campbell, Cape Otway and Lorne, cramming in as much as possible on route. The second leg of our journey was a fabulous 9 days in Tasmania. Having then returned to Melbourne we set off on the third leg of our journey, which is to Sydney via Wilson’s Promontory, Lakes Entrance (where we are heading to at present), Mallacoota, Pambula Beach, Thredbo, Canberra and Fitzroy Falls. After a visit to Sydney we will travel on to the Gold Coast, then after spending a few days in the nearby mountainous birding hotspots, followed by an overnight trip to Fraser Island, we will fly from Brisbane to Cairns, visiting yet more good birding sites. We will then drive up to Cape Tribulation before heading back south again to Port Douglas and a day out on the Great Barrier Reef. We then return to Cairns for the flight to Alice Springs, where we will hire a 4x4 camper and set off for a week on the circuit to and from Kings Canyon and Ayers Rock. We then fly to Darwin from where we will spend the last two weeks of our holiday making our way to Broome via Kakadu, Cooinda, Katherine Gorge, Kununarra, Lake Argyle, Emma Gorge, the Bungle Bungle’s and Fitzroy Crossing. Our last two nights in Australia will be spent in Broome before we fly back to Perth, from where we will connect with the flight all the way back home to Zimbabwe via South Africa. We already know we can't wait to return!

This one took quite a long time to find, but we got eventually thanks to the clue after having been leeched several times during our search! Our GPS was reading 12 meters out at Ground Zero. Thanks so much for the cache in this beautiful location, and thanks too for the history in the cache write up.

Found it. Like said before ignore the GPS . Love this area and we will be back for a good walk and more exploring. Tyftc.

Ignore your GPS

What a special place this is such a magical walk so glad we stopped on our way home Thanks for the Adventure

Only found this one after ignoring the GPS and relying on our geocaching senses. A nice little hide. Rehid as found

Found with RockMaster & friends, picked up travel bugs (first t/b find, so thank you!) will move them on again soon! TFTC

Completed a check of the cache today and all is fine. Dropped off a couple of TBs.
Also saved a family who had dropped their car keys in the long drop toilets. And there is no phone reception here. They were looking at a long and lonely night in the bush!

We fairly enjoyed this hide!! TFTC

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Found with cheats from gcpro.co.uk

I really liked this hide!! TFTC

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Found with tips from gcpro.co.uk

Brain has no idea with this one as GPS accuracy was within 24m. Teaser has built in GPS luckily and had it in hand in no time. Great hide, thanks for the cache and the hint!

TFTC.

Nice tftc

We were staying at the geobeagles' favourite canine retreat in the Tarra Valley and decided to drive to Balook for lunch at a friendly cafe with great food that we discovered on our last visit to the area. We noticed this cache after lunch on the way back to our accommodation. However, as dogs are not allowed in National Parks my friend waited in the carpark with the beagles while I dashed into the park to look for the cache.

The co-ords on my GPSr jumped around a fair bit near GZ so I took a squiz at the hint as I didn't want my friend and the beagles to be upset with me for taking too long. [8)] I soon found the boldly hidden cache in an obvious spot and signed the log at 3:00 pm. I took a bunny rabbit and left an arachnid. I quickly took a few photos and then headed back to the car.

Thanks KI bug for the nice hide and for a memorable caching experience as I discovered several leaches crawling on my jeans when I got in the car. The beagles were a bit frightened by my screaming but I eventually managed to flick them off. I'm not sure whether I got them while I was at the cache or while taking photos in the picnic area. Unfortunately I didn't have time to walk to the falls so I'll have to return next time I'm in the area.

Day out to Tarra Bulga.....a few finds on the way! TFTC!

We found this cache in what was the most beautiful park. As it is the Queens birthday weekend there were muggles every where so we had to wait until the right moment to retrieve and sign log. TFTC SL

GPS had us everywhere but found it with the help of a passing muggle. Thanks KI Bug for the cache. We eventually found it.

The GPSr led me on a merry chase before I resorted to reading the clue.
A bold hide, if I do say so myself.
TFTC

Found with lana on our wedding anniversary. Really awesome location, was fairly quiet for Australia day, i thought it would have been much more hectic.

Found on our first wedding anniversary. What a lovely rainforest to visit and celebrate in! Cute spot for a cache, the hint helped as the gps seemed to be a few metres off... Easy enough grab when no one was looking. TFTC.

Found with acmoose the other day. Last one before terrible weather hit! TFTC

Where would these European explorers be without their Aboriginal guides ? LOST ! Thanks Charlie. SL TFTC

Found with ornursie72

During our Australia holiday we have found this cache. Thanks for hide.

A good little pick before heading down to the falls! What a lovely day today, so cool in this hot weather! TFTC

2013: 362 Days In A Row - As we approached GZ my GPS was pointing out the back of the structure somewhere. I still had a bit of walking to do when I hear a "found it" coming from behind me. Well that was quick... lol So we sat in the nice cool shade in the structure to sign the log... Now off for a loop walk to the falls. Thanks for the cache.

Found it on a wet Gippsland Day. Great hide. Thanks for the hint . The GPS accuracy was 49 metres while we were there and the arrow was wandering all over the place.
TFTC
TNLN

Please be careful if attempting this one after rain as the stone path is VERY slippery and I had a fall....The spot is wonderful though and worth the visit.

Gave the family (extended) a bit of a treat - re-found a couple of others, but this was the first time we had found this one! Thanks for the fun TNLN

A quick find after a pleasant stroll around the Park. TNLN, TFTC.

this was going to be no 2. of 3 caches that I'd been saving for a nice summer's day, and have been keeping an eye on this cache since it was published - with a few muggles about thought we would do the other cache at the Falls first and come back to this one so this was 3 of 3, also thought this was gunna be easy and the Falls cache hard, turns out this was hard and the Falls one easy, was only hard cos the gps signal was at all four corners of the picnic area - had a good read of the logs had a good look and finally found the cache in the last place the phone finally said to look - phew... T2L2 ... Thanks KI bugs, we love Tarra Bulga and have been here a few times now for walks and picnic's ... Thanks for placing a cache !! 97 and 74 caching today, this one found by Dayna (97)... also enjoyed the information/history lesson on description page, found out who Charlie was, lol ...

This entry was edited by Nautilus7497 on Sunday, 30 December 2012 at 09:45:27 UTC.

Great little hiding spot. Lucky no one around. TFTC.

good cache spot, had to wait for muggles for a bit, Hi K.I. bug nice to meet the people who placed the cache and be encouraged to continue.

This entry was edited by Younglings on Sunday, 02 December 2012 at 11:11:55 UTC.

Well we still didn't work out who Charlie was but were pleasantly surprised to bust K I bug checking on their cache after we walked up to another nearby cache, had a lovely chat and introduced younglings to the bonus side of caching - new friends and swapping stories. TFTC a lovely hide and a fantastic visit.

Found with Lauren at 18:26. I was hoping to find this one quickly when we got back to the car,
though it turned out to be more difficult than expected. The GPSr was really struggling here. TFTC, it's a delightful looking picnic spot.

17/11/12 12:05 PM Find #207
Found while out for a weekend with some muggle friends. Signal was a fair way with tree cover and overcast day so had to revert to the hint.


Found using Garmin e-trex
Logged by Geosphere

Had no reception around this place to go looking for caches, but still went looking in a likely looking place and there this was. Was exposed so threw some leaf litter on it, hopefully won't blow off too easily in the near future!
TNLN TFTC