NTSBPT 21 Shoal Bay, New South Wales, Australia
By subi-two on 22-Oct-12. Waypoint GC3Z4G0

Unfortunately, I cannot see any information that indicates that steps have been taken to resolve the issue/s associated with this placement. Therefore as advised previously, the cache is being de-listed (Archived) to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.

The [**Geocache Maintenance guideline**](http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx#cachemaintenance) explains what needs to happen with a Disable cache.

Caches that have been archived for lack of maintenance will not be unarchived. This is explained in the Help Center article [**here**](http://support.groundspeak.com//index.php?pg=kb.page&id=70).

If you wish to contact me please send an email via my profile - [**Bunjil**,](https://coord.info/PR9GZ0K) and quote the cache name and GC number.

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###**CACHE OWNER ACTION REQUIRED PLEASE**###

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I notice from one or more log entries that this cache would seem to be in need of some help - **there appears to be a need for owner intervention.**

Therefore, the cache is being temporarily disabling so as to stop it showing up on search lists and to give the owner an opportunity to check on the cache, and take whatever action is necessary.

The guidelines indicated that periodic visits to check on the cache, as well as prompt attention to any logs that indicate there is a problem, are part of the [**cache owners responsibilities.**](https://www.geocaching.com/play/guidelines#listingmaintenance) I cannot see any log that indicates a recent visit by the CO to this cache.

If you can't attend to the issue promptly, then you need to [**Disable it**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=235) - I have Disabled it for you this time.

**Can you please respond to this situation (or indicated your intention) by **28th September,** so others know exactly what is happening with this cache?

You have lots of choices so pick the one that applies from this handy list:

- Repair and/or Replace your cache or do whatever else is needed, post an [**Owner Maintenance log**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404) and [**ENABLE your cache.**](https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 ) Then sit back and wait for the praises.

- If you don't plan on fixing it up then please [**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.

- If you really hope to get it fixed but there is some unusual reason why you can't do it soon, then at least post a Write Note log (by 28th September). Be sure to indicate the actual date that you expect to have it fixed so that everyone knows you are on top of it.

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

Honestly, I'd rather you decide so please do something before then. Please don't send me an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.
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Had a quick look, but it was clear that we would not be finding this one.

Thanks for the cache!

Lots of DNFs, and no maintenance coming it seems..... pity....

Like others I found nothing here and it appears the CO is not doing his of her job.

This geocacher reported that the cache might be missing.

Tough climb up here... sad to find yet another cache is gone. Giving up on continuing this trail as this is 3 8n a row dnf's

No luck - the area has been cleared....

DNFs accumulating....

And now the DNFs start in earnest... maintenance needed after clearing in the area.

Unsure if here.
Clearing recently.... And could not locate.
Found a tree with a hole, but nothing in it

Today the kids wanted a bushwalk so we set out to do the 12 to 24 part of the NTSBPT series. A lovely walk with a side trip down to Wreck beach for a picnic lunch. Thanks for placing these cahces, we'll be back for the rest another day

20 out of 25 found today. Tfth.

A bit more up then it’s down hill from here. I think I picked the right way to go (backwards). This cache was again a straightforward find. Tftc!!!

Today I took on this trail on my mountain bike,I had a great time exploring around the area,The unexpected hills hurt at times but the ride back down them was alot of fun.
The day was a success with only a few DNFs towards the tail end.
Thanks for putting this great series together
TFTC

Got up early to tackle this series while staying in Shoal Bay at the end of our holiday fromUK. Good hints and a lovely varied walk. Thanks for settling the series.

In town with Bluewattle for a Re-Union and thought we'd do this power trail during our free time. Nice quick find for us here today.
TFTC subi-two
Found March 2, 2018

TFTC found with Snickersallan

Found it. I ran into two models in bikinis not too sure whether they be swimming

C

TFTC

Happy days!

Found #25 on my first trip here so thought I'd try for a couple more from the series today. Left my friends sunbathing on the beach and said I'd be 5 minutes... over an hour and 6 caches later I returned, very pleased of a dip in the cool blue waters after hiking up what seemed like a mountain in the heat. It's minus 2 degrees at home though so I can't complain. To be fair the only reason I didn't do more is my irrational fear of spiders, whom I met at most of the caches I did today. This GZ was guarded by a camouflaged tree spider. I tried gently flicking it away with a stick but it ran straight into the hole containing the cache. Wouldn't put my hand in so teased out the container with two more sticks. Promptly dropped said container down the slope so had to go scrambling through the undergrowth to retrieve it. Not quite the quick easy find I'd hoped for but managed to sign and replace without further incident. TFTC

# 1684

This has got to be one of the nicest areas to go geocaching in. We have friends living nearby so we were very happy to see this trail with a great selection of caches. It was not too hot so we trecked the ups and downs and even saw 2 dolphins frolicking in the shallows as we continued with our cache hunt. There were a couple in the series that we think are missing. Thanks to subi-two for placement of this cache and adding to our enjoyment of the area.

Found it.

Tftc

Up here for the weekend and I wanted to do as much of this series as possible. the weather put a hold on my planned morning walk with the family to find a couple. This was sort of a good thing as i had targeted this section of the walk for us to go on. i decided to come and do this section whilst the little one had is afternoon nap. i was surprised to find it a lot hillier than i thought it would be and was grateful we didn't do it in the morning as it meant i didn't have to carry him on my back. Made a quick find and noted down the numbers. TFTC

We are off on our bikes to work on the trail today after two very windy days. Today it is a bit lighter so we decided to give it a go. So far so good.
Another walk uphill. We seem to be off and pushing more than we are riding, but not really.
We are now in an area rich in wildflowers. Plenty to look at with the sounds of suburbia in the background.
TFTC

Whoop whoop good hiding spot

Walked the trail today, great walk on a beautiful fine winter day. TFTC

I came up from Sydney last night and stayed with a good friend in Elermore Vale so I could get a early start up to shoal bay for a day of caching on the power trail.
So here I go. Let's see what I can find today. All caches that I found were in a good condition there were lots of logs in many of them and finding where to sign in order was not always easy.
I love the day of day it did take hours and lots of walking. Tonight will be a early night back at Elermore Vale with my dear friend and some reds. Thanks for the effort you went to to place all these caches and to maintain them.

TFTC

Before heading to Sydney we took the opportunity to hike this trail which led us thru the forest and part of Shoal Bay.
It was a pleasant walk with a few ups and downs, didn't meet much folks out there.
Luckily we found all caches except those already logged as DNF by other cachers and the bonus whose coordinates can't be determined as some numbers / caches are missing.

**Blinkies**

Tftc

Tftc. Loved this series. Tnlnsl.

Tftc

Back in the area to find the rest of this series that I didn't have time for last year!

This trail is nice and quiet and provides some welcome shade. TFTC.

When i was 2 i bearly new

Found it

Like it

Tftc!

Found it TFTC

TFTC

As we planned our trip to Newcastle, a lot of this nice round in Nelson Bay. Today we went on a very hot day with our bicycles and could find containers for containers. Unfortunately we had DNF's at No. 4 and No. 25 to No. 28, so we could not determine the bonus. Too bad, would be nice if the round was complete again.
It was hot and with the bicycles the route was not easy, but the environment was nice and varied. Great views of the sea and the birdsong accompanied us constantly. [^]
**For numbers 1 and 35 give it a favorites point.**
> Thank you very much for the containers of the Moorhelmi's from Germany.

Found it

TFTC a quick find along our journey.

SL TFTC

TFTC!
Logged as NickElse

TFTC!

TFTC!

Thank you for the terrific series.
Just up from Canberra for a lunchtime cruise with friends.
Great place to be.

Nice hide TFTC SL

TFTC

*Live logging*
Found with sesblocker.
Great coords made for a quick find.
TLNLSL
TFTC subi-two ?

TFTC

Got it

Got it

TFTC

Found

No. 2

TFTC

Geo mum wishes we went from 1-34 not 34-1. Due to the hill.

TFTC

Tftc

Tftc #21 love its hide

Thanks

TFTC subi-two. Another easy find. Keep them coming. We're enjoying the wild flowers. They're all over the place. On to the next...Jimmytherat with Noelle04.

Excellent walk. Found with Jimmytherat.

Took 4 hours on foot to complete the circuit which included a 40min fish and chip stop. All finds within 5 mins.

Not to difficult for us older folks

Tftc. Quick find

Doing this trail in reverse. Phew! Tftc

A quick grab here then it was off to the next one. Thanks subi-two.

This one didn't hold us up for long. Thanks.

Quick find

Quick find

More of a stump then a tree

Took a hike to Wreck Beach and found this cache. TFTC.

We're visiting from Florida, USA. That was great fun. Thanks for placing the cache.

Great clue and spot-on co-ordinates. Thanks to the CO for creating this enjoyable trail.

Today we walked the Nelson Bay to Shoal Bay power trail. 09:00 till 13:30, with breaks on beaches and parks. Great job to both the CO and my kids

TFTC (very boring, but so is logging 30+ caches)

As if it was made for a specimen jar

Glutes are getting a great workout today.

TFTC

2:11:00 PM. Better half spotted this as we came down. Log signed. Thanks subi-two for placing this cache.

Clever hiding place!

Together with Akirey I spent some days in Nelsons Bay. I did a little cache tour and found some nice caches. This one was one of them.

TFTC and greetings from Frankonia
xhead

Today is the third day of our little holiday in Nelson Bay and we decided to continue our walk along the Nelson Bay to Shoal Harbour Power Trail. We again headed to the beach front but this time, we headed south, continuing up and over the headland. We had a very pleasant walk along the track and thought it was probably more pleasant than our walk a few days ago. There was plenty of bird life about and some of the views were spectacular. As was the case for the remainder of the series, all caches were found easily.

Thank you subi-two for having placed the cache series and maintaining it for everyone to enjoy

Found it

Tftc

Great series, helpful hints, finished in 3 hr. TFTC

It was a perfect day for geocaching in the Port Stephens area so we decided to get the last of this series that we missed before. An easy find in the location that I thought it should have been. TFTC

Tftc

TFTC

Enjoying bush trail