Views of Byawatha Byawatha, Victoria, Australia
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NineMilers3747 on 29-Jul-12. Waypoint GC3RF3C
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Had another look today as I was nearby and Still no luck. The native pine (an Exocarpos) appears to have died since last visit.Pretty certain this isnt here but will keep an eye out.
This was my DNF for the day (after a DNA at the cat park). Went the hard way and got the iPhone to read 0 but could not find the cache. Read the hint and looked at a lot of forked trees near a native Exocarpos tree but no luck. Once I started bleeding after scraping a knuckle I gave up. I will revisit (hopefully with some better info) when I revisit to complete the longer walk out to the waterfalls nearby.TFTC anyway NineMilers3747
Time to start the long winding journey home today collecting the remainder of the FTF Explosion multi's ones that came out yesterday along with any others that cross our path.
Picked this one up while doing others along the OCR trail before it was time to head home.
Thanks for the cache hide NineMilers3747 and thanks for the fun weekend Rapidlywild.
Picked this one up while doing others along the OCR trail before it was time to head home.
Thanks for the cache hide NineMilers3747 and thanks for the fun weekend Rapidlywild.
Big weekend in and around Rutherglen attending the Mega with FFLL. We had a bit of time before we had to make our way home, so FFLL jumped in the drivers seat to allow me to grab some OCR caches. Some nice wanders grabbing some of these, nice to get some checked off, will be back for the rest.
Picked up whilst nearby collecting some OCR caches, thanks for the hide NineMilers3747
Picked up whilst nearby collecting some OCR caches, thanks for the hide NineMilers3747
Today was an absolutely amazing day for geocaching! I woke up early, packed my bag with all the necessary gear, including my GPS and hiking boots, and hit the road. The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and I was ready to take on the world of geocaching.
The first cache I set out to find was in a nearby park, nestled in a dense thicket of trees. As I approached the coordinates, I noticed a fellow geocacher making his way towards the same spot. We exchanged greetings and introduced ourselves, and it turned out we were both after the same monster of a cache.
We decided to work together and started our search, combing through the underbrush, climbing trees, and scouring hidden nooks and crannies. After what seemed like hours of intense searching, we finally found the cache. The feeling of pure euphoria and triumph that washed over us was indescribable. We let out a loud scream of "*FTF*!" (Even though it wasn’t), high-fived each other, and took a celebratory picture.
That was just the beginning of our geocaching adventures. We went on to find several more caches, each one more challenging and exciting than the last. We even stumbled upon a cache hidden under a waterfall, which was both thrilling and refreshing.
As the day wore on, we started to notice a strange phenomenon happening around us. Every time we found a cache, we felt a surge of energy and power that we couldn't quite explain. We joked about having tapped into "The Force," and laughed as we imagined ourselves as Jedi knights of the geocaching universe.
At one point, we found ourselves lost in a thicket of dense foliage, struggling to find the next cache. As we trudged through the underbrush, we suddenly heard a strange noise. It sounded like a person whistling a tune, but the source of the sound was nowhere to be seen.
Suddenly, a man appeared out of nowhere, seemingly materializing from the trees themselves. He was tall and lean, with skin as dark as coffee and an easy smile on his face.
"Hey guys," he said, "looks like you're lost. Need some help?"
We were hesitant at first, having been taught not to accept help from strangers. But there was something about this man that put us at ease. Maybe it was his friendly demeanor, or maybe it was the fact that we were all geocachers, united by the same passion.
Either way, we accepted his offer and followed him deeper into the woods. He led us to a hidden waterfall that we never would have found on our own, and we were able to find the cache that was nestled behind it.
As we signed the logbook and recorded our names, we turned to thank the stranger who had helped us. But he was gone, vanished into thin air like a mysterious apparition.
As we made our way back to civilization, we couldn't help but marvel at the strange and wondrous events of the day. We had found caches in places we never would have imagined, felt the power of "The Force", and even encountered a friendly stranger who seemed to have some kind of magical powers.
In the end, it was a day filled with adventure, fun, excitement, and unexpected surprises. We were all exhausted but exhilarated, our hearts and minds filled with the thrill of the hunt and the joy of discovery.
This was a day we would never forget, and one that we knew would inspire us to keep exploring the world of geocaching and all its many wonders. We couldn't wait to see what other amazing treasures were waiting for us out there, just waiting to be found.
So if you're ever looking for a great time and an adventure like no other, join us in the world of geocaching. Who knows what incredible treasures you might discover, what random strangers you might meet, or what hidden powers you might uncover? The possibilities are endless, and the rewards are truly priceless.
The first cache I set out to find was in a nearby park, nestled in a dense thicket of trees. As I approached the coordinates, I noticed a fellow geocacher making his way towards the same spot. We exchanged greetings and introduced ourselves, and it turned out we were both after the same monster of a cache.
We decided to work together and started our search, combing through the underbrush, climbing trees, and scouring hidden nooks and crannies. After what seemed like hours of intense searching, we finally found the cache. The feeling of pure euphoria and triumph that washed over us was indescribable. We let out a loud scream of "*FTF*!" (Even though it wasn’t), high-fived each other, and took a celebratory picture.
That was just the beginning of our geocaching adventures. We went on to find several more caches, each one more challenging and exciting than the last. We even stumbled upon a cache hidden under a waterfall, which was both thrilling and refreshing.
As the day wore on, we started to notice a strange phenomenon happening around us. Every time we found a cache, we felt a surge of energy and power that we couldn't quite explain. We joked about having tapped into "The Force," and laughed as we imagined ourselves as Jedi knights of the geocaching universe.
At one point, we found ourselves lost in a thicket of dense foliage, struggling to find the next cache. As we trudged through the underbrush, we suddenly heard a strange noise. It sounded like a person whistling a tune, but the source of the sound was nowhere to be seen.
Suddenly, a man appeared out of nowhere, seemingly materializing from the trees themselves. He was tall and lean, with skin as dark as coffee and an easy smile on his face.
"Hey guys," he said, "looks like you're lost. Need some help?"
We were hesitant at first, having been taught not to accept help from strangers. But there was something about this man that put us at ease. Maybe it was his friendly demeanor, or maybe it was the fact that we were all geocachers, united by the same passion.
Either way, we accepted his offer and followed him deeper into the woods. He led us to a hidden waterfall that we never would have found on our own, and we were able to find the cache that was nestled behind it.
As we signed the logbook and recorded our names, we turned to thank the stranger who had helped us. But he was gone, vanished into thin air like a mysterious apparition.
As we made our way back to civilization, we couldn't help but marvel at the strange and wondrous events of the day. We had found caches in places we never would have imagined, felt the power of "The Force", and even encountered a friendly stranger who seemed to have some kind of magical powers.
In the end, it was a day filled with adventure, fun, excitement, and unexpected surprises. We were all exhausted but exhilarated, our hearts and minds filled with the thrill of the hunt and the joy of discovery.
This was a day we would never forget, and one that we knew would inspire us to keep exploring the world of geocaching and all its many wonders. We couldn't wait to see what other amazing treasures were waiting for us out there, just waiting to be found.
So if you're ever looking for a great time and an adventure like no other, join us in the world of geocaching. Who knows what incredible treasures you might discover, what random strangers you might meet, or what hidden powers you might uncover? The possibilities are endless, and the rewards are truly priceless.
Replaced log as I couldn’t write on it. Container was ok and not wet…just the book.
SL at 1.55pm for an easy find.
However, as I can across from Seat With a View it was a T4 all the way. Lots of stopping, puffing, wheezing, stretching the calves and admiring the view. When I first looked to come this way I thought there’s no way I can get up there…but I did. Another great part of caching! TFTC.
Now for the easy walk to the car.
SL at 1.55pm for an easy find.
However, as I can across from Seat With a View it was a T4 all the way. Lots of stopping, puffing, wheezing, stretching the calves and admiring the view. When I first looked to come this way I thought there’s no way I can get up there…but I did. Another great part of caching! TFTC.
Now for the easy walk to the car.
Out for a drive a bit overcast and cool. Having a ball of a day such a beautiful spot
Quite a few spider webs to contend with here. The log is quite wet despite being inside a lock seal bag
Log wet but just about signable. A great location, thanks for putting this here
Found by Rebel Acts in the company of some good caching Mates, Last time we were out caching as a crew was eleven months ago in Mildura, then we all went into lockdown.
Plans had been made over the long months of lockdown to tackle the remaining NKH trail and have a go at Old Coach Road, we also found a few other caches on our travels around the area, Our first day it was scorching hot, I don't think I have walked into so many webs in My caching career as I did today, our clothes were covered in them, have never been a fan of micros in the bush and some hides had us all cursing, over all we had a good time and plenty of laughs. Our second day it was poring down with thunder and Lighting flashing around us, we were a little nervous getting the aluminum ladder out on a few with the lightning. Eventually is was raining so hard we decided to pull the pin around lunch time and head for home.
A slight detour to find this one. some great views in this area.
Thanks NineMilers3747 for the cache.
Plans had been made over the long months of lockdown to tackle the remaining NKH trail and have a go at Old Coach Road, we also found a few other caches on our travels around the area, Our first day it was scorching hot, I don't think I have walked into so many webs in My caching career as I did today, our clothes were covered in them, have never been a fan of micros in the bush and some hides had us all cursing, over all we had a good time and plenty of laughs. Our second day it was poring down with thunder and Lighting flashing around us, we were a little nervous getting the aluminum ladder out on a few with the lightning. Eventually is was raining so hard we decided to pull the pin around lunch time and head for home.
A slight detour to find this one. some great views in this area.
Thanks NineMilers3747 for the cache.
Found by The Empire with Snap Happy, Happy Pants, omegaman1971 and Rebel Acts
The five of us were in Wangaratta for a couple of pre-mega caching days! Doing the nearby series and wandered up the hill for the views and this cache! An oldie that'll get a log more finds with the mega coming up. Thanks for the cache NineMilers3747.
- M
The five of us were in Wangaratta for a couple of pre-mega caching days! Doing the nearby series and wandered up the hill for the views and this cache! An oldie that'll get a log more finds with the mega coming up. Thanks for the cache NineMilers3747.
- M
Found by Omegaman1971
It was great to have the crew together again after so long apart due to covid, almost 11 months since our last caching adventure.
Not really a big fan of caching in such hot weather and the perfect conditions for snakes but had a great day caching anyway.
Couldn't believe the amount of spiders and webs around here, absolutely covered in them.
Cheers for the cache
It was great to have the crew together again after so long apart due to covid, almost 11 months since our last caching adventure.
Not really a big fan of caching in such hot weather and the perfect conditions for snakes but had a great day caching anyway.
Couldn't believe the amount of spiders and webs around here, absolutely covered in them.
Cheers for the cache
We parked the big soccer mum car back on the road and Dad wandered up the track to GZ and the views.
A quick search and the cache was found just as the Queen rang me to say she had lost her pen , so a quick sign of the log and I hoofed it over to her.
This one has been here for a while….
A quick search and the cache was found just as the Queen rang me to say she had lost her pen , so a quick sign of the log and I hoofed it over to her.
This one has been here for a while….
Nope, just didn't locate this one today! Sure it is still there, maybe the heavy cloudy and windy conditions was playing havoc with the gps.
11:55
After completing the OCR series with our great friends Suscoe, it was quirky to enjoy "Views of Byawatha" as we started our day, some four hours ago, at the "Byawatha School". FP for great view.
Thanks NineMilers3747 for placing caches for everyone's enjoyment.
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After completing the OCR series with our great friends Suscoe, it was quirky to enjoy "Views of Byawatha" as we started our day, some four hours ago, at the "Byawatha School". FP for great view.
Thanks NineMilers3747 for placing caches for everyone's enjoyment.
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Suscoe headed out this morning to complete the O C R trail.
We were in the terrific company of Phetlern and we had a great time finding caches and having fun together out caching again.
It was a delightful day, mild with lots of sunshine.
Thanks to NineMilers3747 for this hide, an impressive view today.
A favourite point from us.
We were in the terrific company of Phetlern and we had a great time finding caches and having fun together out caching again.
It was a delightful day, mild with lots of sunshine.
Thanks to NineMilers3747 for this hide, an impressive view today.
A favourite point from us.
We are always amazed about how these caches are amazingly dry!!
Any rate we enjoyed the view and just live this country.
A small amount of fog hanging around this morning…. Giving even better atmosphere!
TFTC
Any rate we enjoyed the view and just live this country.
A small amount of fog hanging around this morning…. Giving even better atmosphere!
TFTC
We were working on our series in the area and thought we'd end the day with this cache. A great spot and lovely view. TFTC
Out and about in the gorgeous town of Eldorado. Another glorious day weather wise. Enjoying good caches and extra good company. All caches were found in good condition and we thank all the CO's for providing and maintaining them.
As a member of TeamOZCAT logged in this cache, I am now logging as an individual predominantly to avoid any mistaken/unnecessary revisitation.
Under groundspeak guidelines, this logging is acceptable as I was indeed at Cache GZ in person in recent times. However, all cache owners have the right to delete logs as they see fit. Usually done to "Armchair loggers" or inappropriate texting.
If any cache Owner/s have questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact.
TeamOZCAT logged finds when both Karen and Reg logged as individuals. This logging is exactly the same, only in reverse. Again, groundspeak acceptable.
For an unspecified period of time TeamOZCAT are no longer cache searching but remain active in our cache management and maintenance.
I sincerely thank all CO's and wish you all the best in your endeavours. Cheers Karen
Under groundspeak guidelines, this logging is acceptable as I was indeed at Cache GZ in person in recent times. However, all cache owners have the right to delete logs as they see fit. Usually done to "Armchair loggers" or inappropriate texting.
If any cache Owner/s have questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact.
TeamOZCAT logged finds when both Karen and Reg logged as individuals. This logging is exactly the same, only in reverse. Again, groundspeak acceptable.
For an unspecified period of time TeamOZCAT are no longer cache searching but remain active in our cache management and maintenance.
I sincerely thank all CO's and wish you all the best in your endeavours. Cheers Karen
As a member of TeamOZCAT logged in this cache, I am now logging as an individual predominatley to avoid any mistaken revisitation. I thank CO/s for cache placement.
Easy walk in along the track on this, could drive pretty close in a 4wd.
A very generous hint made the a quick find, still in great condition, thanks
A very generous hint made the a quick find, still in great condition, thanks
Found in the company of ILookedThere @3:55pm.
My hosts had already earned a smiley here but used their experience to show off some more of this amazing country of ours to me.
The cache was found clean and dry and though found easily enough, the clue may not be as useful as it used to be.
Thanks NineMilers3747 for placing this cache to entice us here to see what not enough see. A magic spot.
My hosts had already earned a smiley here but used their experience to show off some more of this amazing country of ours to me.
The cache was found clean and dry and though found easily enough, the clue may not be as useful as it used to be.
Thanks NineMilers3747 for placing this cache to entice us here to see what not enough see. A magic spot.
Why walk when you can let the GeoPaj stretch it's legs. We drove to the top and only had a 50m walk, Bingley had already made us walk enough today.
What a wonderful spot. There is so much variety in this park. The boulders up here at sunset made it look otherworldly.
Thanks for showing us this spot NineMilers.
What a wonderful spot. There is so much variety in this park. The boulders up here at sunset made it look otherworldly.
Thanks for showing us this spot NineMilers.
Decided to head out today and grab a couple before the really bad weather set in. Headed up the hill and parked at the waypoint then head to gz. Arrived a short time later and soon found the cache
We greatly underestimated the difficulty of this cache and after searching high and low we resorted to the hint. A great hiding spot.
I drove as far as my car could on the trail before following it the rest of the way on foot. Arriving at GZ it was a quick find today.
Lots of dry long grass and socks covered in seeds today by a view and a smiley for my troubles.
TFTC
Lots of dry long grass and socks covered in seeds today by a view and a smiley for my troubles.
TFTC
Very happy to claim a smilie here after a 2hr search for a dnf at the nearby newbie at the spectacular falls. All good with the hide. SL & returned as found. Tftc
Took a 10km hike today out from El Dorado. What a trip! I forgot to bring tissues so my nose dripped the whole way, I found several very interesting things like a blown winch cable laying on the ground and a bunch of ants.
Great day geocaching with the family. Started at "The Rock" followed by "Views of Byawatha" and finished with "The Tin Mine". Did a bit of bush bashing finding the Tin Mine and found a couple of overgrown dams. Should have parked at the designated car park!!
[:(!] Thanks for an awesome effort.
I like it
Another one of the list
TNLNSL TFTC/TFTH/TFBUH Nine Milers 3747 [^]
I like it Another one of the list TNLNSL TFTC/TFTH/TFBUH Nine Milers 3747 [^]A nice path to GZ, but it seems a previous finder had driven up there (the tyre tracks nearly got to GZ!)
Every thing is very dry despite the rain of the last week.
Nice view from GZ across the plains, and not too shabby view of Mt. Buffalo on the way up.
Thanks, Robmc.
Every thing is very dry despite the rain of the last week.
Nice view from GZ across the plains, and not too shabby view of Mt. Buffalo on the way up.
Thanks, Robmc.
# 7290. My 2nd day of caching this year. Got 3 today, making a grand total of 5 for the year so far.....a slow start, that's for sure!
I have never been on this Old Coach Road before. Fantastic views from up here that is for sure. Favourite point for the views alone! Time to mark the Yellow Kangaroo missing though. He has been missing right from the start, possibly picked up by the FTF'er who has never logged his find.
Took a tiny pink penguin and left one of my new Phryne Mirror pathtags.
Thanks NineMilers3747
I have never been on this Old Coach Road before. Fantastic views from up here that is for sure. Favourite point for the views alone! Time to mark the Yellow Kangaroo missing though. He has been missing right from the start, possibly picked up by the FTF'er who has never logged his find.
Took a tiny pink penguin and left one of my new Phryne Mirror pathtags.
Thanks NineMilers3747
Found by Mary & David at 1435. Isn't this what caching is all about? Getting of the bitumen and now feeling as if we are the only people in the world. What views too! We never tire of the variety of gums, wattles, boulders, native pines and even some mistletoe. For us from the suburbs, though, the joyous sounds of the magpie chorus can't be beaten. Our thanks to NineMilers3747.
Day seventeen of my holidays, staying in Bright, and aiming for a couple of particular caches that I wanted to do, followed by the event up at Mt Hotham. This was one of the ones I wanted to do so I ensured I had enough time to include it. I parked at the designated spot and followed the path to GZ. After a bit of a hunt around, the well concealed cache was found. Fantastic views from up there.
My thanks to NineMilers3747 for the cache and the views.
My thanks to NineMilers3747 for the cache and the views.
On my quest for easy, short strolls from geomobile parking spots today,
I abandoned ship at the side of the Old Coach Road and headed up the track
A lovely stroll to find a lovely view across the Ovens River valley
Hey !! I can see Wangaratta from up here !!
The cache was a nice easy find too !!
So I sat down on a comfy rock to sign the logbook and take in more of the scenery [^]
TFTC
I abandoned ship at the side of the Old Coach Road and headed up the track
A lovely stroll to find a lovely view across the Ovens River valley
Hey !! I can see Wangaratta from up here !!
The cache was a nice easy find too !!
So I sat down on a comfy rock to sign the logbook and take in more of the scenery [^]
TFTC
Nice easy find after the massive hike from the secret falls cache! Great views TFTC NineMilers3747
What a little gem of a place to visit the view great and the area not too dense with bush.
We made opportunity for some family snaps with the beautiful backdrop, signed the log and moved on.
TFTC.
We made opportunity for some family snaps with the beautiful backdrop, signed the log and moved on.
TFTC.
Found out and about on a winters afternoon with DazRascal enjoying the drive through the bush.
This was a beautiful spot and one with great views. It was pretty chilly so we didnt stick around too long outside so it was a quick sign and in the car.
Many thanks for bringing us out this way today NineMilers3747. A top spot to share!
TNLN SL Cheers!
This was a beautiful spot and one with great views. It was pretty chilly so we didnt stick around too long outside so it was a quick sign and in the car.
Many thanks for bringing us out this way today NineMilers3747. A top spot to share!
TNLN SL Cheers!
#2519 2:00 PM
Out and about on a wet and miserable day with the Haveanez clan. I enjoy caching on wet days like this , although low cloud and fog obscure the view sometimes, it's great to see the bush in a different light.
Did manage to see bit of a view amongst the mist, and were lucky enough for the showers to stop long enough to find the cache and sign.
TNLN, TFTC, Cheers.
Out and about on a wet and miserable day with the Haveanez clan. I enjoy caching on wet days like this , although low cloud and fog obscure the view sometimes, it's great to see the bush in a different light.
Did manage to see bit of a view amongst the mist, and were lucky enough for the showers to stop long enough to find the cache and sign.
TNLN, TFTC, Cheers.
I had to wait ages for a couple of locals to move on. They seemed to enjoy the view as much as me, and we had a pleasant chat. Once they left with their load of firewood, I was able to quickly locate the cache.
I have found plenty of crystals up old coach rd in years gone by, but I never tire of the view from up there. Worthy of a favourite.
I have found plenty of crystals up old coach rd in years gone by, but I never tire of the view from up there. Worthy of a favourite.
found on a hot day. saw a couple of wallabies and some rabbits and a smoke haze over the warby ranges. tftc.
We were up in the North East enjoying a holiday with family.
Since we came up last there seems to be so many more new geocaches.
We headed out to try and find a few and have some enjoyable days out.
Thanks to everyone who has hidden caches for us to find.
Since we came up last there seems to be so many more new geocaches.
We headed out to try and find a few and have some enjoyable days out.
Thanks to everyone who has hidden caches for us to find.
Found with Mum & Dad while we were up in the North East enjoying a holiday with family.
Thanks to everyone who has hidden caches for us to find.
I had a great time and the weather was nice and hot!
Thanks to everyone who has hidden caches for us to find.
I had a great time and the weather was nice and hot!
do a fair bit of walking in these hills , eldie being my home town. have a couple of caches up this way myself but hadn't been to this spot before. tftc ninemilers. tnln. splittie0_0
Was bordering on dark when I got here so in order to get the cache before it was fully dark I drove nearly right to the cache. Actually was rewarded with a good sunset view. I must also say I was thankful for the hint. It helped.
Thanks NineMilers
Thanks NineMilers
Out and about with Geowife's godson tonight, showing him the ropes. I decided that a nighttime bushwalk was in order, so packed the big torches and headed out. We pulled up at the parking co-ords, and looked at the rocks in the headlights. "Do we have to climb up those"? He asked. When I said yes, he responded with "Cool" and we wandered down to GZ. There wasn't much of a view to be had at 2130, but a good time was had nonetheless.
TFTC!
TFTC!
As i walked into the cache the area was decorated with boquets of rock isotomes looking fabulous as the reflected the colour of the sky. An easy and enjoyable find TFTC
Found on a bright sunny day after some wood cutting. First visit to the Elderado/Byawatha area for some time. No TB there that I could see. Might have hopped away. TFTC
Nice view of the storm rapidly approaching too so a quick find was made and then we high tailed it back to the car. Thanks for the cache.
Quick find while caching with The Lost Wanderers. There were some quite dark clouds making their way across the sky. No rain fell on us though . TFTC
Quick find and a nice view with rain coming up over the Warbies. Didnt see yellow kangaroo TB...... TFTC
Found it on a lovely morning so the views where just spectacular.Managed to come across a little track off the road which took us to about 90 mtrs from GZ which the Georav managed much better than my dodgy leg would have.We saw a huge Kangaroo stand up and hop off down the hill while on our way to GZ.The views really where spectacular.Took pics from a few places before signing the log.The cache was found quickly and easily.
TFTC NineMilers3747
TNLN
SL
TFTC NineMilers3747
TNLN
SL
2ndTF at 11.45am. a1elec was obviously able to get out earlier than us this morning. Thanks NineMilers3747 for bringing us to a favourite part of our local paradise. The views were superb on this sunny winter's day. The walk to GZ from the road was not too onerous and the cache was discovered without undue difficulty. We used to live on 80 acres of Byawatha farmland almost 30 years ago. This cache brought us to a different aspect of the landscape and provided a pleasant escape in our working day. TN Left: frill-necked lizard. TFTCNineMilers3747. #1213
