My 300th Hide Rouse Hill, New South Wales, Australia
By AussieCacher on 13-Jan-12. Waypoint GC3AT5P

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.

Should you like to resurrect the cache please create a new cache listing so it can be reviewed as a new cache.

From http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=70

4.23. Unarchiving a Geocache

The archiving of a geocache is intended to be a permanent status. That is why only community volunteer reviewers and Geocaching HQ staff have the capability to unarchive it. This is done only in rare circumstances and only if it meets the current Geocache Listing Guidelines.

If a geocache is archived by a reviewer or staff for lack of maintenance it will not be unarchived.

Out with JJCC on a cache run from Penrith to Galston finding a total of twelve caches plus 3 DNFs.

Noticing that this cache was still active despite being a Temporarily Disabled Listing cache, we ventured over to this previously unknown section. Luckily on our visit today the place was muggle free so we started searching in some likely locations. Realising that this cache wasn't going to be that easy we stood back and surveyed the surrounds. It was at this point we spied a likely hide and went down on knees to investigate - although the cache was not found in this spot, we did see something out of teh corner of the eye and soon had the cache uncovered.

With the cache safely in hand, we both signed the log before replacing as found. Both the cache and log are in good condition. The attached photo shows the cache in good condition.

TNLN.
Eight TBs visited - Bob geoMinion, Dave geoMinion, Evil geoMinion, Jerry geoMinion, Larry geoMinion, Stuart geoMinion, Vanlith The Youngling.
TFTC AussieCacher.

Out with Team Merlin on a cache run from Penrith to Galston.

Parking near by we approached GZ. Searching the area for likely hide locations we eventually saw something that caught our attention. Making a find. With the cache in hand, we both signed the log before replacing as found. The log and cache container are in good condition. Finding a total of twelve caches plus 3 DNFs. This was our eighth of twelve.

TFTC AussieCacher

We came here to avenge a DNF for KRS. I can see how he missed it, very tricky indeed. We got a good cafe inside at the 4 Leaf cafe, they make a decnt soy flat white. It was good to come here and replenish our caffeine levels.

TFTC Aussie Cacher

9/4/16. 9:32 AM. Cache #3716. Streak day #657.
3rd of 6 finds today - The Ponds, Kellyville Ridge, Rouse Hill, Pitt Town & McGraths Hill - out for a morning seeking some of the trickier caches out in Sydney's northwest with Equipe des fous and bella at waggy.

Third time lucky!

My previous find this morning was "The Futile Windmill". I then went with the other two guys to the "Windsor Road History Series Final" as they hadn't found that before. They then agreed to come with me here, to redeem this hide that I had DNF'd twice before. b@w had already found this, Edf hadn't.

I had also received some advice from a more recent finder. It was somewhere that I had checked before but I had missed a step about moving something. I was so glad when I did this today it was there and finally I have a smiley here. Would I call this a tricky cache? Maybe not, but it sure fooled me before!

We went in the RH Town Centre to grab coffees and Edf grabbed "The Secretishere" while we waited. We then left (after I'd lost my parking ticket) and headed over to "The Pergola" which Edf needed (he unfortunately DNF'd it).

A change in direction after all that to Pitt Town, to get "Guarding the Gas". TFTC (and so glad this one is now a smiley).
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NM attribute should be removed and cache should be re-enabled (un-disabled?) so that reviewers don't archive it.

While shopping at Rouse hill shops decided to do this cache after reading logs and found it . The cache is in very good order and in a very tricky spot and not in the garden .Cache signed and replaced .TFTC

Being the last person to find this cache did a quick check today and can confirm that the cache is still there.

No response since my NM request...

The cache appears to be in need of owner intervention.

I am temporarily disabling it, to give the owner an opportunity to check on the cache, and take whatever action is necessary.

Please respond to this situation in a timely manner (i.e., within 28 days) to prevent the cache from being archived for non-responsiveness.

If you require more time please be sure to post a note (not an email) explaining the situation and how much more time you require.

For ongoing issues please ensure you visit the page and post a note every 28 days to keep everyone up to date or the cache will be treated as an abandoned cache and archived without further notice.

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10/1/16. 9:11 AM.
1 DNF among 4 finds - Rouse Hill & Kellyville

This is actually a combined DNF / Maintenance log. After finding "Bamboozled", i returned to Rouse Hill Town Centre and after parking underneath, made my way around to these very familiar steps again. where I have been unsuccessful on at least two more occasions, most recently on 19th Nov.

This time, I was armed with some VERY specific intel from a past finder whom I'd spoken to after the last DNF. Once up top, there was only a muggle playing basketball to contend with. He was engrossed enough in his game that I felt comfortable to look in the hiding place I'd been told about. And still I was empty-handed! So I think I can say with confidence that it's no longer there. So hoping this request triggers some maintenance, but an archive seems more likely? Time for one more, so I headed inside for "The Secretishere".

Day four of the cricket test and again no play, and so I headed north for a cache or two to Rouse Hill. Lovely day for it again, so passed on a few caches requiring going through wet foliage.
But still managed to nab three.
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Only one smoking muggle here on a wet day.
Rummaged a bit but came up short.

Perhaps a cache check here would be a good idea as it hasn't been found since August.

19/11/15. 12:42 PM.

After a DNF at another Rouse Hill hide ("The Old Suckerishere"), I came here to try my luck. I have looked for this one before but I think I hadn't logged a DNF because on that occasion it was only a quick look. Only one muggle came out for a quick smoke, so most of the time I was up here I had the place to myself. But it's so hot up here today, I still didn't want to spend too long searching.

I had a few hunches based on past logs and so on, but nothing solid. I took a 15-minute call from another cacher about some of his puzzle caches; once that was done back to the search but still nothing. I called and texted a couple of people, but the help only came back hours later, so I'll have to come back another time.

Meanwhile, I had lunch inside at the Terrace, after which I worked out where I could go to save my streak. Looks like there are some easy options in Vineyard for me, but in the end I decided to go out to North Richmond to find another Water Tower seeing as I'm close to finishing that series. I'll be back...

Didn't find today, but it looks like new woodchip and plants in garden, so it might be moved

Garden been done up

Found ok. TFTC.

It's gone

Put my hand straight onto a mouse poison box! That & all the other cans, bottles etc I decided very quickly to give this one a miss - I don't really fancy cutting and poisoning myself in pursuit of another find! This one straight after Rouse Hill Lakes and I am feeling quite disillusioned about the area

Found it

Found after the event and a quick search with Tronador. This is a really cool little spot, thanks for sharing it.

After visiting the event I went off to find this one with Tardis 0061 & Lucky1955. We spent ages playing in the garden with no luck. Eventually gave up........... found a few more in the area..... then came back armed with a few hints. Contactpete quickly had CIH. TFTC.

This entry was edited by celtical on Saturday, 31 January 2015 at 04:19:36 UTC.

after an initial search with Tardis0061 and Celtical prioved fruitless we had been off else where. On return with celtical and armed with another top we returned only to find ris768 and contactpete arriving as well. Information was shared an contactpete made the find. Not where we were expecting it to be.

Cache replaced after signing duties by all. tftc

Found with Snickersallan, on our way to the local event today, great day for caching

Two visits again found with help from small army of volunteers TFTC

Out in the Hills District with Bluewattle for the yearly Meet and grabbing a few quick finds, great day and TFTC.

After geochatting at the event, the 1st lady and I tackled this one together. Once the satellites aligned the cache was found rather quickly. Thanks.

Well played... Stood right near it for a little while before trying the same place again

Tftc

Tftc

found

found

found

My First Visit...Muggles
My second Visit...Muggles
My Third Visit....Muggles
My Fourth Visit....Muggles
My Fifth Visit finally was muggle free! Luck I was working a hundred meters from GZ and I could keep repeating the visit.
This was my chance. I took a few minutes before I cottoned on to the clever little hide. Well hidden indeed. Thanks for the muggle challenge!

Had to look around for a while to find this one in its very nice hiding place. Giving it a fav point. TFTC.

At first we weren't to sure how to get there but the aussie of maorifiedaussie had a brainwave. For a 10 year old GeoAndrey is quick thinking. Up we went and he found it quite quickly. Loved the hide. Noone around lucky us. Tftc SL congrats on your 300th hide. You're probably well past that now.

'It can't be over there.........yes it is.' TFTC.

Making false assumptions - the second biggest cause of FTFs.

Found with tamargrace. Easy find - coords exact.

We came here one night a couple of weeks ago to find this as our 300th. ..but had no luck. Came back today and although focussed on the wrong area for a bit, soon had cache in hand with a bit of help of some daylight.

This entry was edited by Sensible Shoes on Saturday, 31 May 2014 at 10:12:39 UTC.

We didn't know this was here! Easy find but well hidden. TFTC

Had to visit the post office so seemed like a good opportunity to finally knock this one off the list. I'd half-heartedly searched for this one previous but had either been muggled out or didn't have enough time. It seems the more time you have to search, the quicker they are to find: cache was found in the second place I checked! SL TFTC AussieCacher!

#76 - Garmin eTrex 30

I tried looking for this cache a couple of times but there were either too many people or the cache eluded me. Nonetheless, today being Good Friday meant the shops were closed so there were no muggles at GZ. Geomum found it within 30 seconds. TFTC.

Hi all,

I have just checked on the cache. It is still in location and intact.

Have fun finding now.

Found with Slim_Faedy and Taybag

Found it quite easy, no muggles around, when your there early in the morning.

TFTC

muggled out on this one

Muggle talking on the phone right where we believed GZ was, so we moved on; too hot to wait!

Finally got this cache had a good luck charm with me, my grandson, at 10mths gonna train him good  !

Never knew this half-court was here. Cool little spot. Found the cache with the help of a torch after dark. Lots of cockroaches around though, and thankfully GZ seems to be out of view of the cameras. TFTC AussieCacher.

TFTH

JackJay found it, Great to have basketball court nearby for practise to shoots. Everlasting, Sevabo with us. TFTC

This one beat us today. It was hot and muggy and Geoson was whinging so we abandoned the search and did some Christmas shopping. Will return.

Found it with help Thanks AussieCacher.

I was picking up a few of the local caches but it started to rain heavily so I went to the Rouse Hill centre for lunch. This one was only a few metres from the cafe where I had my coffee and croissant so I had to give it a go. It took a few minutes to find as it was well hidden and not in the obvious place. SL TFTC

Caching in the rain to reach a find total goal on Monday.
Nice hiding spot and little muggle passage at the time.

Very quick find, pretty much the first spot that I saw that could be the hide that was it. Was very chuffed when the cache was in hand. TFTC!!!

Looked everywhere and stuck my hands into some places anyone with common sense probably wouldn't, but still didn't find anything.

Day 26 of 31 Days of Geocaching. Footyfanatics and I set out early upon my request. Parked locally grabbed a bite to eat and made our way to GZ whilst pondering where this one was. I thought I knew based on where my GPS was taking me. Not to be. After eating, Footyfanatics made the find in an area I had already checked. Why didn't I see it? Apparently I gave it a 'man look'. Lots if development going on in this area. TFTC.

Found it on a glorious Sunday while in the area with evangt. Our second visit here and we weren't leaving without finding this one. In the end the co-ords were spot on. Nice hide. TFTC

This entry was edited by FootyFanatics on Sunday, 25 August 2013 at 10:37:12 UTC.

So many security cameras just wrecks the experience.

Easy find thanks to a hint from a friend. TFTC!

11:59:00 AM:
searched and searched but nothing too hard for us or its gone...
definately time for lunch now.

Windsor trip June 2013 with Mtrax, Tankengine and Sol de Lune. No luck for us here, I am intrigued as how you beat us. Thanks.

Albida

Alas - DNF

Very clever hide! Left geocaching badge for next cacher. TNSL / TFTC

Was out and about doing some shopping with the wife bribed her with a coffee and convinced her grab a smiley as well after a quick search found with LJ 05 FTC

This entry was edited by HappyPaintball on Friday, 03 May 2013 at 23:26:31 UTC.

Quick and easy find after having sushi with my husband. Had the place to ourselves today. TFTC!!

Your 300th hide... another one of my DNF In the immortalised words of Arnie... "I'll be back".

Had no idea this existed either... Interesting, for sure. With the centre closed today, got to GZ with no dramas or muggles. One of Team Zump made the quick find and we signed the log for the last of our finds today. TFTC.

Still spent some time searching before this one popped out. Was nearly about to walk away and DNF. SL TFTC

Took a while but GPS was spot on. Looked everywhere then relooked at original spot again. Had to wait for smokers to leave. TFTC

This entry was edited by Carojajoda on Monday, 07 January 2013 at 09:46:46 UTC.

Found, while visiting Sydney.
Couldn't resist one more after dinner, our last for the day.
Clever hide.
TFTC

found after 2nd attempted, we are happy to tick off on the our list.. TFTC

A nice quick find before the Annual hills event. TFTC.

After sevabo and I attended the Fifth Annual Hills Geocaching event, we came here as last time we were here but we couldnt find it until we attempted and YAY yes we found the cache oh phew! Thanks to AussieCacher for bringing us here.

Perfect place to put a basketball court. Great idea! One lone muggle player today so easy enough to scout here and there. SL TC Cheers... Gaztek

Found eventually on my second attempt. The court was deserted today so a thorough search could be made. I am sure i checked this spot last time but my eyes must have been open today. Very sneaky hide

Nice quick find when you look in the right spot.

TNLNSL
TFTC

#1136
Out with Smurfyguy for a spot of business at Rouse Hill. Smurfyguy managed to find this one and did the usual sit down, fold the arms and grin like a Cheshire Cat routine! My discoverey of the cache soon followed. I'm pleased to finally convert this one to a smiley. Thanks AussieCacher.

searched for a while in the obvious places until geo dad made the cunning find. interesting basketball place. TFTC

Had a go until a muggle decided to prop on one of the benches. maybe next time

This is a tricky hide but we got there in the end. Even at night the muggle factor is quite high.
TFTC

Cool indeed, Three would be Johnsons enjoying the facility made the job a bit tuffer but made the find and did the duties. SL..TFTC

Took a while to locate, good hide. TFTC

Found @ 21:15 with AmethystPig on a caching day in Sydney. We wandered past earlier but hoops were being dunked. After dinner nearby we came back for another go. I spotted the hide pretty quickly while looking in a different spot.
Took nothing, left nothing, signed log and visited some trackables.
Thanks for the cache AussieCacher.

Found @ 2115 on the second attempt (there were half-pint half-court hopefuls hanging around the hide previously). It was all SirJ-Oz this time as I'd cleverly left my torch in the car - not very bright of me! After a brief search the cache revealed itself and the log was signed. TNLNSL-TFTC.

In the area on a glorious sunny Sunday with Footyfanatics. We were not alone. A few random pedestrians and 3 teenagers shooting hoops prevented us from a good look however I'm determined to find this one. Will return.

Didn't find it on a gloriously sunny Sunday in the area with evangt. Yep the Harlem Globe Trotters were back here again today and after much lying down on the furniture and poking into places we came up empty handed. Will have to try another day.

An interesting location. A cunning hide. TFTC.

Reperio at 1850.

After attending the SW Geocaching 101 event in Carlingford, I spent the rest of the day caching around with FarmerFrentzen finding a few caches. This was one of those areas we were thankful to be here at night, and as it was a quite a cold evening, we were hoping to make a quick find. Once at GZ, we did just that, and while FF did the honours, I couldn't resist revisiting my basketball days by jumping up and touching the hoop nearby. Well done on 300 cache hides. That's a lot of maintenance.

Gratias AussieCacher.

#912

Our last cache for the night & one that we thought we might need to resort to a PAF for. But just as we'd decided to do that, I looked in the right spot & found the container .

Thanks

It was only a week ago that we were in this area. We stopped at the shopping centre for lunch and decided to look at this cache. There were guys playing basketball at the time, so we just walked away. Tonight we were in the area to do the Sydney Night Cache to give us another day in our caching streak. I suggested we try this one before we left. We parked the car up near the bus stops, where we first did "The 616 Again", and then walked down.

This time the area was deserted. We looked around for a bit, but didn't find the cache. I was on the verge of seeking guidance from a paf when Toriaz found the cache only half a metre from where I had looked. Just hadn't checked that place as well ...

... old story.

Thanks.

Found with dad, bro and Toriaz.

Found by Toriaz, while out her, dad and my brother.

Found with Marcus Vitruvius during a quick run following the Geocaching NSW 101 event.

Thankfully we attempted this one at night as I'd imagine the spot to be very popular during business hours. A quick find before Marcus Vitruvius warmed up by having a go at a few slam dunks on the nearby court.

Thanks AussieCacher for the cache.

Found with Mel and Geodude96. Mel pounced on this cache. TFTC.

Good little hidey hole. TFTC


This entry was edited by pilgrim4096 on Friday, 04 May 2012 at 08:56:27 UTC.

Trouble searching GZ whilst a Woolies employee took a late lunchtime nap adjacent to the cache.
Eventually got there with a little bit of help...

#1128
After CobTod's close cache I decided for this one. An AussieCacher cache....haven't done one of those in a while. With his other 'tough' caches sitting in the area, I figured this would be a little easier. So I parked, walked back up to GZ only to find muggles using the court. Shoot!! So I thought about waiting, but then decided to "PAF" and talk to myself, while I casually walked around. Lucky I didn't need to go to close to them and spied a classic AC cache I grabbed it and SL and then replaced. They had no idea what was going on. I then left just as quick as I arrived. Well done on your 300th hide AC, although I do believe you've already surpassed that anyway, TFTC.

With time running out I resorted to Phone-A-Friend. Who told to check where I had already checked, harder! Got it!?!

TFTC.

Had to use a PAF for this one.... No need to touch the Gardens or disturb the guys playing basketball
TFTC