Cold, Bold and Old Glenlyon, Victoria, Australia
By Riddell on 20-Nov-11. Waypoint GC381AF

Boy was that well hidden! Found after quite a lengthy hunt. Fascinating place. Thanks for bring us here.

Out and about with "onmyktm" on our Geo-motorcycles, Parked within 70m. Climbed the Plug. and quickly had the cache. Favorite Point given. This is what caching is all about. Well played Riddell, Loved it.TFTC.

Worked for this one Cheers

After being confined to barracks for the last week, I had an early apt at Kyneton Hosp & decided to head into the Wombat Forest with Geolabradog.We achieved 7 for the day - mainly reached by vehicle.When I read this description, it sounded like an area I'd ridden my wee brumby over when trail riding........ When I got there, I realised I did not ride over here!!My climb & descent were very careful & deliberate today. Nice hide & a lovely spot to sit & contemplate. Many thanks

Thought today was a good day to come try redeem this one , thanks for fixing it up was much easier to find this time , thought I was going mad climbing into tight spots thinking I just wasn’t trying hard enough , was a chilly day but the climb up warmed us up thanks

Found it!
Second time is a charm!
After a DNF last time, I saw that the cache had been checked and replaced. I tried to do a quicker scramble up the hill this time, having more of an idea of what I was in for… and with my heart rate noticeably increased from the effort of the climb ‍ I had the cache found quickly.
Feels good to tick that off and be back in this gorgeous spot!

Thanks for setting up and maintains this cache.
I’ve added a favourite point ‘cos this one is now a favourite!

The track in is still flowing well so don’t get your feet wet. It is passable using a 4WD

Well, the cache does in fact seem to be gone. .
Apparently someone liked it enough to take it home. It’s a very unique container so we will be keeping an eye out should It make a reappearance.
In the meantime, a click lock container is now in place and hidden in the original location. Spoiler pictures are included if you’re having trouble locating it. Please put it back where you found it. Don’t think you know a better place and move it.
Will re enable shortly.
Thank you for your patience.

Replaced as required.

Ready to go.

With everything drying out and access to the area improved we will be heading out there to check everything at our earliest convenience. We acknowledge that there has been a delay in getting out there and will respond shortly.
Thank you for your patience.

Due to ongoing weather events and local area flooding access to the area is restricted and the cache will be checked when the area dries out a bit.

I'm disabling the cache till I can confirm it is indeed missing.
I have a feeling it has been replaced incorrectly by previous finders.

My Aunty lives down the road and checks on this cache when she takes her dog for a walk. She went today and let me know she couldn't find it in the usual spot where it is.

Unfortunately we couldn’t find the cache today, even after a good hunt, reaching onto unknown areas and getting down low. We had heaps of fun scrambling up to the top though. Thanks for bringing us here and explaining about the plug!

Awesome little spot and a nice walk up but couldn’t find the cache , poked around with sticks got on my stomach and climbed inside where the hint and photo led me to but no luck , have to come back another day maybe have some luck with a fresh look

What a stunner of a placement, absolutely loved getting to this one. This is what i cache for. Thank you, have a fav point.

My first time, Yeay this is fun
Great climb uprhe hill.

Amazing hike did the hike up the hill face was sooo good a rewarding found with johnandfandy

Found while visiting Daylesford region for a special birthday.

TB's visited

TFTC

This one has been on the radar for a while. Always a leftover cache a little far out of the way. What a hill! Loved this spot. Loved the challenge of the scrambles over the rocks. Up the slope. Great photo up the top. Don't even mind the few knocks and bruises. A memory to look back on in the coming weeks. Thanks for the cache.

Ahh, a path!

I did wonder that. I only just read about it now. Of course we took the creek crossing and uphill, on all fours scramble. Climbing up maybe some ancient temple or pyramid of Giza, watching the ground get smaller as we ascend.

Once up top, I think the sense of being there was even better than the views themselves.

I wonder how many bother time to climb this, and sense this achievement?

To know the feeling up top?

A great spot to visit.

my only question - how do you know it is eroded?

We're back!
Enjoy.

Disabled for the duration of the Covid-19 crisis.
Although exercise is ok, beaches, parks etc are gradually being closed, and we are being asked to stay home.
The possibility to transmit the virus by surface contact exists, so why take chances?
At the end of the day, geocaching is a game, and we are dealing with a serious Public Health issue.
We need to get our priorities in order.
I believe the responsible thing is to disable all my caches, until the crisis passes.
Thanks.

Yippee, it’s finally our weekend!! After a mammoth week working retail we are heading north to cache in the bush to get away from the woes of the coronavirus.
What an unexpected treat to visit this geological landmark! We pulled up at what use to look like a track of sorts but now looks like a cyclone has gone through it, with trees pushed over littering the way up. The fit Triton made his way up though without any difficulties. No way I was ever going to make that steep climb!
Once up there he searched where his device took him which wasn’t a logical hiding spot, so he put down his gps and just used instinct. He did have to get down low and really reach in but the hide was there hidden deeply.
Thanks Riddell for placid this cache in an awesome location.

Keen to pay this one a visit. Any chance of a check?

Cheers

Out with the 4x4s for the weekend thought I'd drop in and check this one out. Wasn't able to find it however. Possibly hidden under some tree litter?. Not too sure will check back once a few other cachers come by and check it out.

Great spot, steep climb from track.

Tftc

What a Trek!! After turning off on the drive home to surprise Hubby with a quick cache, he was very confused as to where we were going- not having known about my account yet! This was not the relaxing cache I had in mind for mother’s day
None the less off we went- 4 kids in tow and as it turns out, up the wrong side of the hill making the terrain rather difficult for Miss 4.
It was three quarters of the way up with helping her the whole time I remembered what goes up must come down. As Miss 7 and Hubby were nearly at the top anyway Miss 4 decided we should have a seat and wait
It Was Super Exciting to hear Miss 7 find it- even with Hubby, Miss 11 and Miss 14 there looking too
Myself and Miss 4 made like Koalas and crawled back down the hill. Well Done Riddell a very Clever Hide

Wow what a climb. found this one as a mother’s day treat for the boss. Glad I didn’t try it in summer it would have been a killer.

Wow!!!! Definitely one of our most adventurous caches yet. Mum, Master 7, Miss 8, Master 9 and Master 10. We walked up the path to the left and scrambled up the rocks from there. GPS was exact so we knew where it was but it still took us a while to find it. After a few attempts to squeeze different bodies in the gap, and getting bitten twice by march flies, we realised that wasn't actually necessary. Success!!! Although such a difficult to get to cache could probably do with some swaps. Then diabetic mum started to feel hypo and we had to mad dash back down for jelly beans. All of us agree that this is our favourite cache so far, eventful leads to greater feeling of accomplishment. A great view and gem of a place, we didn't know existed in the Wombat state forest where we live.

Sitting at my computer during these Covid lockdowns, I am trying to catch up on a few logs that I haven't sent in yet.

Over the years, geocaching has taken me on many adventures, including interesting destinations all over my home continent of Australia and many overseas as well. It has also introduced me to a diverse group of like-minded caching tragics, many of whom I now call close friends.

Today, I was lucky enough to be out and about searching for caches, something I do on almost a daily basis. This was one cache that was targeted and found.

Sorry for the late log, something I am notorious for. Thank you for adding to the adventure that is geocaching.

Thanks Riddell (F=12731 H=19) for the cache.

Today I dragged the whole crew family out for a looksie at Trentham Falls and to get some fresh air. After enjoying the views there and finding the cache and EC I asked hubby to come here...

Wow! How impressive is this spot! Without geocaching this would just sit here unknown. Actually I'm shocked so few have made the journey here. It's amazing! Adding a fav point BTW!

So anyway we parked on road and decided on the short route. Hubby had boots on so made the river crossing easily. He then picked up master 6 and 8 and put them over. I however got slightly wet feet! So off we set straight up! It was easy to begin with but boy those rocks move! The boys made it first and started looking and I got there a minute later and said "there it is"! Lol. A nice easy find. We explored the top and decided on the long way back. All was ok u til we hit the main track and had to make two more river crossings! Again the rest stayed dry but I got wet! Ha ha

Back to the car we went then home for lunch. Thanks a million for bringing us here. Just sooo very very cool!

Found it! Full log to follow when I get home.

Home now! Wow! What a great place to hide a cache! We had decided to have a restful day after walking the whole of the Domino Trail to Lyonville and return the day before. We did have a rest at Trentham Falls and I didn't really expect to attempt this cache. I was expecting a long walk in before the long steep climb but as the road took us to the very foot of the volcano it didn't take too much encouragement to give it a go!

Muggle Heather and I sent off down the road and found a likely spot to start our climb. We managed to navigate our way through the swamp without getting wet and started up the steep, rocky slope. Taking a zig zag approach, we took 20 minutes to reach the summit with no mishaps! Looking around the rocky top of the ancient volcano, I spotted a likely hiding place and had a look but did not find anything. We broadened our search with no success. I returned to our original hiding place, again no success. Back down the hill bit! No back up again! Ok, I read the last finder's log more thoroughly. Ok, a hands and knees approach was required. Back to our original search place and in I went. Feet first. I felt a bit like Merry and Pippin when they were trapped by Old Man Willow!! Still no luck!! Back out! Not sure how I managed that! This time, head first! With only my feet poking out, I found the cache! I held it up and out for Muggle Heather to see. She shouted in triumph so Muggle Wen, waiting below could hear. To Edvard Greig's Peer Gynt - 'Hall of the Mountain King' blaring from the car below, I inched my way out with the cache firmly in my hand. Yeah! We found it! I signed the log and replaced the cache in a slightly more reachable position but I am not sure if it won't 'disappear' again. After a celebratory muesli bar, we headed off down the volcano. We took a slightly less steep course and using our know customry zig zag approach, we were soon down on level ground. Thank you so much for bringing us here today. A fabulous surprise to find this basalt plug in the bush! Now, it's time to go home for a rest!

Sorry but I am adding a spoiler photo! Don't look I you don't wan to know. either way, you still have to climb up there and find it!! TFTC SL

On a road trip through the Wombat Forest and stopped off here for a lengthy bit. Slow climb to the summit and then aimless wandering around the rocky outcrop. Could not get a signal to check the clue and thought the obvious place presented itself prominently but nothing found on initial search. More wandering about at the top and then hey presto, hit upon a signal, one bar and got to read the cache notes. The hint was also revealed. I had it right. Back to the spot and onto all fours for a closer, cautious looky looky around the base and sure enough it was there. Logged at 4.10pm. Awesome views and site. FP. TNLN T4TC Riddell.

Could not find the cache but the view is great!
Thanks

Tftc! What an absolutely awesome place!!!

A really interesting spot that we took the long way to get to. It happens to us a lot, we take of up a track and zig zag our way through the bush and find ourselves emerging on a better road closer to the cache. We enjoyed the climb and the outlook. No-one around on a Monday. SL TFTC

I love visiting volcanoes and this is a good one. Thanks to the magic of geocaching I'm here with my kids and 85 year old dad. Thanks Riddell.

After a wedding in Daylesford yesterday I briefly surveyed the caches that are stored on my phone. Although this cache was stored for a challenge that I have completed, it intrigued me in an earthcache way.
I parked at a point on the road where severe penalties were threatened for proceeding further. A short walk revealed the surprising volcanic plug and its summit was attained after a short steep crank. Lobster6 7 swore he saw a snake as he headed to GZ. He also found the geocache.
This was a fascinating place to visit and gets a favourite point from me.

We were in two minds about this one, especially since we were seemingly getter further and further in to the bush. When we got to GZ, we nearly passed on by, but decided it was a perfect day for such a climb. We approached from the road side, and made our way up the side of the hill. Hearts racing, a little while later we had made it to the top and I spied the hide. Wow, what a great feeling to be up here! Thanks for the cache, one we will definitely remember.

On a stinking hot Victorian day when the temps were hitting 40ºC in the shade, what else do you do but go for a drive through the forest to find a hill to climb ? [^]

Hey !! I spent last winter above the tropic, and most of summer in Adelaide so far !!
So these temps are 'comfy'
The fire danger today was spot on at [orange]Severe[/orange]
The winds were light and so tracking this cache down presented no real dangers today

I enjoyed the fun scramble up the hill and back down again from the 'dreaded' Eastern side
The cache did not want to show itself though !! [:o]
It took a really determined look and a 'I hope there's not a snake, or worse, a possum hiding in where I was sticking me paw.'

But there it was !!
What a great cache container, walk and drive through the forest [^]

YEP!! "If" is definitely cold, bold and old .... like the plug
And proud of it !!

The icing on the cake was the geologic interest though !!
Hey !! Nice columnar basalt [^]

TFTC !!

Found 12:45:00 PM, after a brief search. Great location

TNLN, thanks Riddell

Found it...and..Wow, what a cache! Such a climb, be careful that you take appropriate footwear, as the climb is quite rocky, such a hike, but totally worth it..so glad we took on this cache, loved it, and loved the scenery, thank you for a great cache

I have had this cache in my sights since I started caching as it is fairly close to home, and an unloved cache to boot but I was under the impression that I needed to hike into it, so it was on the 'want to do one day when I get time' list.

I was driving past on the Trentham-Springhill Rd the other day, so I thought I would duck in and see how close I could get to the plug. I used Danozz's suggestion and went up Mudlark Lane. Imagine my surprise when I found the road actually went past the base of the plug and it was an awesome geographical feature that I just wanted to explore! That was it, at the next opportunity I was climbing it.

Today I had the time after lunch so I loaded up my caching gear and headed off. I parked on the road and sized up the climb. There was only one way I was going up, from the challenging road side. I crossed the creek bed (dry in the middle of winter!) and climbed up the face. The rocks towards the summit were challenging to cross and at one stage I was doing a 'Fred Flintstone', arms windmilling in the air as the boulder under me started to roll down the hill.

At last I reached the top and rested and sucked in the atmosphere (air in deep breaths). After recovering, I went in search of the cache. Well sad to say, I made this a lot harder than it should have been. As the gps was jumping around I used the hint. I knew I was searching in the right location but I just could not find the cache. Resorted to the photo spoiler and confirmed I was in the right spot, but still could not put my hands on it. I decided on a last effort and was about to dive in (you would know what I mean if you get there) when I thought about squeezing my hand down the other side of the rock. Success!! It is amazing how much difference 20 centimetres can make.

Anyway after having taken numerous photos, almost rolled down the hill on a boulder, cut my shin open (with much blood spurting about Monty Python style) on a sharp rock and made it back to the car, I couldn't help smiling, as I loved every minute of it!

Thanks Riddell for taking the time to place a cache on this awesome feature. It is a location I will be taking family and friends just to show, and it is a quintessential cache location for me and gets a fav point.


This entry was edited by Wander Which Way? on Monday, 01 July 2013 at 06:04:40 UTC.

What a great location!. We approached from the more challenging side. We placed logs across the creek because it was too wide to jump. The climb was fun for those like us who like rock hopping and scrambling. We took the back way out though. This is a favourite for the fun and interesting location. Thanks Riddell.

Found @ 1530 after a day on the block near Glenlyon. It wasn't hard to convince my dad to detour off-road for this one, and by following the GPSr's map and compass we were able to work our way to the base of the plug. Once there it was a leisurely stroll up to the top - and then the GPSr decided I needed to be 20m further afield, so I scrambled/slid down the blind side chasing the arrow. 15 metres later (around 2/3 of the way down) it decided I was standing on top of it, so I had a hunt around with no success - and only then did the GPSr say 'oops, sorry - I meant the top of the hill, my bad...'!

It took a little bit of searching and a peek at the hint to find the cache, as the Garmin refused to settle on one location - the fact I was also looking for a different sort of container didn't help, as I'd already checked the hide and dismissed it as being the wrong size (my own fault). Once found the cache was quickly retrieved and the log signed. Dropped off a pathtag for the next brave person to make the ascent.

Thanks for the cache Riddell.

It took me a few wrong turns and confused glances at my maps to finally reach this cache. My tip is, to approach from Trentham-Springhill Rd, then drive up Mudlark Rd. Don't drive up all the wrong no through roads like I did!

I parked at the base of the hill, by the road, and read the cautionary note about not walking up from that location. So I did it anyway. Didn't take me long to reach the summit, I just took care not to scramble too fast, it's not that high up really. Looks cool from the bottom though

The creek crossing was about a metre wide, so it was a sinch just to hop over it. At other times of the year, it may grow a bit, but it's no worry in December.

Thanks for placing an interesting cache out there, with a bit of a challenge attached to it.

Congratulations to Roma and Max for getting this cache in record time.
I only wrote this cache up at 11 o'clock last night!
Good on you Max, that is quite a climb!

Found by Roma and Max.
What a very impressive place for a geocache!
For obvious reasons Max was delegated to do the final rock hopping approach and with good numbers had your interesting container in hand in quick time.
There is evidence all around that this is also a popular motor bike challenge.
Thanks Riddell for another "top" geo destination.
Cheers,
from Romax.

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