Bungal Views Bungal, Victoria, Australia
By Fergzter on 14-Oct-13. Waypoint GC4Q91T

Was hoping to cross the dam wall and continue onwards but the wasn't possible but nice to get this cache anyway. Thanks Fergzter

Maybe I got one of the answers wrong but I spent a couple of minutes crawling around and fighting the scrub in the wrong spot but in the back of my mind thinking about the hint. Took a couple of deep breaths and wandered from the scrub when I saw the Geologists Dream . Spotted some geo camo and made the find!! TFTC!!

Found with FeatherWaite on a 4-day trip to Victoria. From Adelaide.Our main aim was to complete the Ballarat Geotour and other caches of interest in the broader Ballarat area. There were also a number of events and a CITO to attend.The weather was on the warm side, but not too bad for this time of year, which made for pleasant camping each night. The cache was found in good order.Thanks Fergzter for the cache.

Found during an extended weekend in the Ballarat area with e.gregory1, with the main aim of completing the Ballarat GeoTour, but taking the opportunity to attend a number of events and CITOs, and searching for a good range of caches while touring around the district. Thanks for the cache Fergzter!

Found with dad after him just giving me the GZ. Then again, I gave him 2 GZ's for free so he can complete the geotour. TFTC Fergzter

Welfare check. All is well with this cache. It's amazing that we are in the first container still after all these years. Will replace log on our next visit. Good to go.

I completed this multi with Sol De Lune and Beaanbead whilst at a nearby event. The plaque was quickly located and coordinates for the GZ figured out. We took the difficult way in bashing through shrubs and found the cache quickly. On the way out we found a much clearer path. TFTC

got this cache with sol de lune and nelzerama. let them do the thinking for this one and collected this after some much needed bush bashing

After sampling the breaky offerings at the event, beaanhead, Nelzarama and I headed over for this this one. Plaque found and GZ was soon calculated. As is usually the case, we then took the hard way in before finding the cache without issue. The easier way out was then taken and were soon heading back to the event.

Thanks for the multi Fergzter...cache all good.

Quick find in such a lovely place.
Thanks for the cache

"Dad I think we are going the wrong way." It was my motto with this one. Found with Juggling Ogre

Found with goblinrider whilst camping nearby.

Tftc

Pete

Out for an afternoon drive with Mrs JTreeTrack2 to get out of Ballarat and get some air. Let's head out to Lal Lal I said. So we did, believe it or not there are some caches out there. So hunt them I did. Some found some not, today was not a patient day.

This was solved, signed and secured for the next seeker.

Thanks for the cache Fergzter

Came this way to look at Lal Lal waterfall after the rains. Then wanted to see the dam wall Thanks

Nice Find
TFTC Fergzter

We received a call from Sims_family asking if we would like to go out with them to join them when they made their 6,000th find.

The 6000 find had been done and dusted ad we stayed in the area to find a few more caches.

After collecting the information and calculating GZ we made our way to the spot.

We often find that we take the hard way into a cache and the easy way out, this was another instance of that phenomenon.

We found the cache in great condition. Thank you for this cache Fergzter.

I dropped down the hill to the plaque. No one about today and the Bush dry after a month without rain.
Did the calculation and off to gz
All good with your cache.
Thanks fergzter

After a CITO this morning and a stroll around the Union Jack Reserve, I came out to Lal Lal for an earthcache, while here I collected a few caches in the area, this was one of them.
Thanks Fergzter for the hide and considering my passion in geocaching I appreciated the hint.

After bush bashing and admittedly not reading the hint, we had to return to check our coordinate accuracy. It was fine, we readjusted ourselves and then it was an easy find. Thanks for this one, it was interesting.

The sun was shining, and regional covid restrictions meant we could at least get out past our 5km zone, so we seized the day and headed out to Lal Lal to explore an area neither of us had been to before. Numbers calculated then off to GZ, where the cache was found easily and in excellent condition. It was a lucky muggle-free break because as we made our way back to the geo-truck, another 4 cars arrived with their families to check out the dam. TFTC Fergzter.

Good read

Awesome views indeed. TFTC. Still dry and in great condition. SLTNLN

Good view thtc

A camping and caching trip out towards the Brisbane Ranges, we were not as prepared as usual so freestyle cached our way around. The last day of our trip, we found some caches closer to camp and then started back towards home, grabbing a few more on the way.
We did this cache first in this group, as it was a multi and we weren't sure where it would end up. It didn't really matter in the end, but day1976 found it in good order.

A nice simple multi cache, thanks for placing.

Found it on a little morning walk.
TFTC

Find number 8671 at 11:22:22 am
After a long year and too much isolation I finally got a chance to travel up to Ballarat to visit a long time mate before Christmas. Decided it was time for an earthcache run along the way, seven in two days oughta do it
All good here today apart from the view, wandered down to what appeared to be a viewing platform but was disappointed with what might have been an overgrown view.
**Thanks for placing this cache Fergzter**

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Haven't been here before. Good to know about the water dam to feed Ballarat and Geelong. Nice easy multi here.
Thanks

#280! Lovely little hide!

Very nice spot TFTC

Thanks for the cache. Nice view.

Since starting caching my hands and legs constantly have random numbers and coordinates written all over them. Really should learn to bring a notebook along for multis instead of using my skin as the writing pad! Some quick calculations here and a short stroll to GZ and the cache was soon in hand. Tftc

I am always dissapointed when I see dam's and reservoirs and realise I can't paddle in them.

They are always blue, still, and surrounded by pines. Perfect places of solitude to paddle in peace. However like other dams, this one was viewed from afar. Still a great location to come by. Glad wasn't towing a caravan down here.

On only the third day of Spring Sims_family ventured to Lal Lal and surrounding areas for was a was a lovely day exploring in our magnificent bush land. After we enjoyed a picnic lunch that Sims_family mum had packed for us it was a must for us to learn something about the area and its use in the late 1800's followed by a short walk to take in the Bungal Views.
Mum and Dad worked through the details for the cache to find out GZ while the kids explored a little. Once the coordinates were in hand the kids were quickly on the hunt with Miss 15 making the find.
Thank you Fergzter for the multi and the work gone into it.

Firstly, apologies for the lateness in logging.
Despite my tardiness, you can be assured I enjoyed each and every cache found and not found.
Apologies if this is a generic log, my memory is good, but not that good.

On this day I was out with Sorceysal and Tessie the geodog

Thanks Fergzter

Out and about with bogonghazy to clear up some local caches, well almost local. A very interesting sign board. Soon had the required co-ords and made the short walk to GZ. Lovely views here. Thanks for the cache Fergzter

After a night camping nearby, this cache was close for an early morning grab. The info was easily collected and soon we had the little one. A nice view of the dam and thanks for the info.

FBTJ #2456

Found this multi cache such beautiful views around this area

Found It.......On the last day of holidays it was decided to head up this way and pick up some more caches. After a DNF on the previous cache we where determined to get this one. After pulling up at the plaque we worked out the info needed and soon had a set of coords to work with. After a brief stroll i was standing on top o a large stone only to look at my feet to make sure i wasn't going to slip and spotted a suspicious pile of stones and bingo. So with the log signed we continued on our journey. Thanks Fergzter for the cache

Our first ever multi! Quick crash course in following coordinates on a compass led us to the cache and a nice view! Found with dominictaranto

So much fun, a compass helps

More lovely views but marred somewhat by the fencing. I walked to the start of this multi from the picnic ground and after doing my sums and making the find I returned by the historical and informative route TFTC Fergzter

After having a great time at the nearby event we decided to look for this one with Alansee before heading off. When we arrived at wpt 1 we found McAdies and Na'wal already collecting the information so after a hello and a bit of a chat we also collected this info and headed off as a group to gz where Alansee soon had the cache in hand exactly where the GPSr was pointing.
We all added our names to the log while admiring the view from gz. The kids had fun deciding what to swap.
Thanks Fergzter for the cache.

Cool TFTC Cheers

Found during the nearby International Earthcaching 2017 event.
A pleasant stroll past the start and on to the final.
Fantastic views, we could almost see the spot where we did a u-turn on the way here.
Wandered back along the lower 'history' trail, taking photos and reading the signs along the way.
It is hard to imagine the life these pioneers led.
Thanks for bringing us here and highlighting this great area Fergster.
Nice to catch up today too.

After attending the nearby event decided to collect this multi. Great views at GZ.
TFTC Fergzter

**Find #: 5360**
**Time: 11:20 am**
**Date: Sun 8 Oct 2017**
This one was found after a short walk to stage 1, and a further walk/bush bash to the final.
All was in order, and a fine view of the dam was in fact, had.
**Thanks for placing this cache Fergzter**

What as scenic spot this is.
Thanks for a great day and for the cache Fergster.

Find # 4651

Found wile attending the "International Earthcache Day 2017 Lal Lal" event.
I managed to get away form chatting long enough to make my way out for this find among the interesting views.

TFTC Fergzter

After attending the nearby Eathcache Day, and finding Maccamob's historic cache with a group of friends, we continued on, intrepid explores, did a bit of bushbashing, and arrived in time to have my signature added to the log. Thanks Fergzter for placing it here, and thanks friends for helping this old geriatric navigate to the cache.

International EarthCache Day 2017 and Wozzle has an event and an EarthCache for us to find.
What a great day!
Nice spot we hadn't been back to for nearly a decade.
Thanks for the cache hide Fergzter, found with a small group at the event.

Found with McAdies and jelly_bean14.
Thanks for the cache hide, a great day for a little walk.

Found with McAdies and Geo_Eddie.
It was a really fun morning exploring this area, thanks for the cache hide.

The geo family had decided to make our way up to the Lal Lal Historic area for a nice picnic and to explore the area. And what a fantastic area it is. So much history here and a great day out. While the event was going we moved off with others to make a few finds in the area. The numbers were taken and we moved off to make a quick find. Stamped and returned as found.

**Thanks for this multi cache Fergzter**
**Smile # 5238**

Did the deed along with several others at the event today. A nice little multi thanks.

Welfare check and TB drop.

Today, Sheppythekid, geobub and myself spent the day in the Lal Lal area grabbing the caches in the area. This is a fantastic area with a great mix of landscape, history and geology to be seen. We had a great day even though it rained of and on with a really strong wind in the exposed areas.

After wandering around the blast furnace we came down and found this cache. It took us a bit longer than it should as i calculated one number incorrect and then approached from the wrong angle (all my fault). Great view from GZ, pity about the fence spoiling a closer view.

Cheers, Fergzter bringing us here and showing us some modern infrastructure.
BWBandit

Was a windy day today was with the Bandit and his Geo daughter worked out the coordinates double checked and log the cache nice and dry and well hidden tftc

Spent most of the day on back roads and dirt tracks turning green boxes into smiles.
As I was caching by myself I trusted Siri to get me here from the nearby falls, that was a huge mistake as she took me to the viewing platform on the other side of of the reservoir, getting annoyed I back tracked. It wasn't until I was with 3kms that Siri thought the right way in was the better option. Once the information was gathered I was able to make a quick find and get over my frustration.
Log signed and replaced as found

Thanks for the cache Fergzter
#3,375

Found today while in the area taking photos of the nearby relics. A quick easily calculation and spot on coords at GZ. Thanks for placing.

Got all the numbers then calculated over lunch. Good hiding spot. TFTC

I love this place and so pleased there are caches here. I love showing off this area to friends. TFTC

Came down here to collect my Venturer Scout from a Search and Rescue training weekend in the forest here. A goof opportunity to go for a walk and check out the dam and this short multi. A good easy find. TFTC

Found today at 1350, have been here before for another cache, forgot how nice the area is.
thanks for bringing us back.

Quick calc at the sign then down the hill a short jaunt. Log signed at 1.15pm on Monday arvo. TNLN TFTC Fergzter

Yes! A fun find in a beautiful out-of-the-way spot. Good for a picnic with the kids TFTC

Nice simple multi in a picturesque area we wouldn't have visited if not for caching. Thanks for placing this one here.

With a milestone to reach and an event to attend we headed this way for the day with GemmaSistema, becca85 & boo09. A great day with some great finds. TFTC!

A great day had exploring the area with neisha07, boo09 & GemmaSistema after attending the nearby event. A lot of fun! TFTC!

With a souvenir available for a Multi find, an event at a scenic location and 1000+1500 milestones for my daughter and myself respectively (she had earmarked the nearby Miners Right), it was a no brainer that we travel the almost 1.5hr trip today.
After the event, neisha07, boo09 and I headed of with GemmaSistema+2 and PerpetuallyLost.
Some quick calcs were made and we wandered off to GZ while the kids collected bones... :/
TFTC in a great spot!

After attending the Ducks Unlimited event at the Falls earlier today, Gemma Sistema, becca85, their respective geokids and myself headed to the Bungal Dam to grab the caches in this area. After we quickly worked out the coords together for this one the cache was quickly in hand which was a relief after struggling with the trad in the area just prior. Thx maccamob for the cache. I tnln.

Headed this way after the nearby Lal Lal Falls event with Perpetuallylost and becca85 and our geokids. A nice simple multi here which was a relief after the trad close by took ages! Awesome views - amazing to discover all these locations so close to home - many thanks

Arrived at GZ, gathered the info, made the calculations, headed to GZ and made the find. Thanks Fergzter, a great spot and some really interesting information and yet another spot I had never visited before. An added bonus today was the Digital souvenir for the GC Mission, I left a trackable to travel further to other multis..

Taking on the back roads around Ballarat on another glorious autumn day. Another great geocache adventure. A nice little muti. Thanks Fergzter

TFTC TNLN

While at a nearby event, I jumped in to a 4wd with Snap Happy and Suss vulture and went on a fun drive around picking up some caches. Might be a bit of a late logging. TFTC

A beautiful afternoon to be out and about grabbing a few smilies after attending the nearby TR! Event...

A great cache and enjoyable company as we made our way around the area collecting some of the many caches...
A short search, found the cache, stamped the log and returned... Loved the history of this one too... Another of those spots I would never have found if not for caching...

Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache for our enjoyment Fergzter...
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Left: Nothing
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*Find #7758...*

We came here in the company of LionJRB and Snap Happy, after finding the nearby historic traditional cache. In our team, the tasks were soon solved, GZ worked out and the cache found. We enjoyed the opportunity to take in the views of the not-so-full dam, discuss the technical features, wonder how workers can enter the tower and read the information boards. Pity that some people seem to enjoy peeling off parts of the signage.
Thank you for bringing us to this interesting spot, Fergzter!

The sun was shining, the day was hot, the area was lovely, we were out to catch a few smiles, and even though other family members have been here, it was my first trip here, so peaceful and without anyone else around it was a lovely quiet day, we made it to the first point, and gathered all the required info, and on we went to GZ, geoson making all kinds of discoveries as we went, including the bones of an animal, enjoyed himself, at GZ the search was on, and we soon had the log in hand, signed and replaced as found. Thanks for bringing us to this area, and TFTC

Interesting area to explore despite the afternoon drizzle. Tftc & great views. Tnsl

Found this after we'd decided to have a look at Bungal Dam coming home from Ballarat down the back roads, we wondered if there were any caches around and to our delight found 2 near to where we'd stopped........ this was the first, and the bonus is views are good as well

Happy Australia Day !!!

After exploring the nearby area this morning with Darth Briji, AusFox! and families I continued on my own to parts of this reserve I had never visited before.
It was great to see the dam and read up on its background, before heading to GZ where the cache was located. The simple offset multi was welcome and much appreciated.
Thanks for the cache and for bringing me here, Fergzter.

Found by Mary & David at 1055. Here to do maintenance on our own cache, so couldn't resist going for this one. Only mad dogs and cachers go out in this heat - supposed to hit more than 41C today, and yet we'll be carrying on next to Buninyong for an Event. Really good to be back here and see the improvements, although the access road could do with some TLC. We enjoyed the water views, which at least made us feel ever so slightly cooler. Happily a nice quick find, then back to the aircon in the GeoPrado. Our thanks to Fergzter.

On a day trip out in the countryside with masters abl973 and square_pegs. It was a part of the world that I hadn't ventured into previously so I enjoyed the scenery and surroundings immensely. I quite enjoyed this one. thanks for the fun Fergzter.

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One wrong turn can make all the difference. Following the car GPS we took the scenic route and were able to admire the view from several different angles!
It was a nice multi that flowed well and today in the glorious sunshine was a picturesque location to visit.
Thanks to Fergzter for the cache.

[Green]The weather forecast said it would be a nice day so I headed west of Melbourne with Square Pegs and GAZAC to do a bit of exploring. Along the way we found this cache in amongst some great scenery and good roads. We had a mission getting here with Kathy giving us the wrong directions. So we ignored her and finally got here - what a great location for a cache and pleased to have not given up on this one.

Thanks Fergzter for helping to make this an awesome day.

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Well hidden cache! Hidden so well it blends in
Quick and easy find after reading up on some history of the area and some simple maths

TFTC

Found on a scout camp with scouts was good to be able to tell the scouts that l knew the CO as a fellow scout leader

Tftc

#7 for the day! Once I realised I mistook the day for the month I was on track! It was nice to get out of the wind! Lovely view! Tftc

Great spot, haven't been here for years. Tftc

A nice quick multi that had us in an area we visited nearly 20 years ago.
TFTC and the memories.

On a mission today to find 31 Multi-caches to complete a unofficial challenge and to log a recently challenge cache placed in Melbourne's western suburbs. In the company of fine bench of Ballarat caches we set off around 6:30 am and headed in the "general direction of Geelong where we all had plenty of targets to help us reach our goal. After much driving around we had 31 under our belts plush a few others, and we were off to Melbourne to sign the challenge cache. 15 hours later back in Ballarat feeling somewhat tuckered out but satisfied.

After some quick calculations the prize was mine!!!! thanks for the nice views

Out for a days caching with ozbob and after conquering Anakie Exploration and the tunnel it was on to the the Legends Series and then through the forest on our way to Ballarat and this guy was close by so we just had to grab it.
Last time in this area we tried to find this cache was was stopped by locked gates on the other side of the dam, so after reading the CN's we saw the error of our ways so did not make the same mistake.
On arrival we did not waste too much time as the temperature had risen to 32 D but after signing the log and a quick look at the views it was back in the A/C comfort of the Pajero and onto the next.
Thanks Fergzter for bringing us out here.

On the way north of town with the legendary Bushfire. Approched this one the correct way this time and found the prize, signed the log and on our way. Enjoyed the view. Thanks to Fergzterl for the good work on this cache.

Found on a weekend with fellow scouters. We had a great king weekend and caching was the perfect end to a great weekend. TFTC

Found on a day in Lal Lal after visiting the falls and taking a few photos, this one was a nice quick multi, although it required some backtracking as I set off before getting all of the info and searched in the wrong place before returning and fixing my error

TNLN

TFTC

Thanks Baluke for the use of your GPS. found with Belleakeala also. Many great rocks! and downed timber. TFTC SL Left Australia key ring

Found w scouters!
Thx for the rocks

We were out on a caching trip with Davind (DAB). And this was on our radar for the day, we really enjoyed where this cache took us and loved the views here. Thanks to Fergzter for showing us this area and for the cache.

With tired legs and aching muscles, this was our last cache for the day. A nice simple multi was just the ticket to finish off a successful day. We really enjoyed our afternoon, which included 20'finds and 0 DNF's !! TFTC Fergzter.

Found on our family trip to Ballarat with Tardis Trio.

A great family adventure picking up some wonderful caches
Thank Fergzter for the find.