G2Q - Barbed Wire Tree Mannerim, Victoria, Australia
By ozbob on 25-Nov-13. Waypoint GC4TKT0

Unfortunately there does not seem to be any evidence to indicate that steps have been, or will be taken, to resolve the issue/s associated with this placement.

It would appear the cache has been abandoned.

As such the cache is being de-listed (Archived). If there are components or remnants of the cache, please recover them as we don't want to litter our environment with Georubbish.

If you wish to contact a Reviewer regarding this cache, please send an email via the profile - [**Bunjil**,](https://coord.info/PR9GZ0K) and quote the Cache Name and GC Identification Code.

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### **OWNER MAINTENANCE REQUIRED PLEASE** ###

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Hi there ozbob,

This cache has been flagged by Geocaching HQ as a cache that **MAY** need some attention.

You may recall having received an automated email from Geocaching HQ which explained what you needed to do.

Unfortunately, nothing seems to have happened, so I am having to take the next step and temporarily disable the cache - see here: [**Geocache Health Score.**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=713)

**You do need to respond in some way within 14 days so others know exactly what is happening with this placement - please don't let a lack of communication kill this cache.**

#What should you do now:-#
You have a number of choices so pick the one that applies from this handy list:-

- **Check On The Cache:-** Visit the cache and repair and/or replace or do whatever else is needed, post an [**Owner Maintenance log**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404) indicating the cache has been checked and [**ENABLE your cache.**](https://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=235 ) Then sit back and wait for the praises.

- **Place A Write Note Log:-** Reviewers are not mind readers, so without your note on the cache page telling them what the situation is, they can't tell what is going on with the cache.
So please just post a note to the page (within 14 days) and, when the listing is next checked, all will be fine for a little bit longer. But be sure to indicate the actual date that you expect to have it fixed so that everyone knows you are on top of it.
If you have a long term unavailable cache (where you don't have an actual date), please ensure you visit this page and post a note every 4 to 6 weeks so as to keep everyone up to speed with what is happening.

- **Adopt/Archive:-** If you don't plan on fixing it then you could consider passing it on to another Geocacher by asking them to [**Adopt it**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=54) or alternatively, you need to [**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.

You might wonder what happens if you don't pick one of the above. Well, when the cache is next checked by a Reviewer, if the issue has not been addressed, or there is no acknowledgment as requested above, it will be assumed the cache has been abandoned and processed accordingly.

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.

**JUST A TIP:-** Have you checked out the new Geocaching Dash Board designed to assist a Cache Owner in managing the caches they own? Have a read about it [**HERE.**](https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2020/07/welcome-to-the-cache-owner-dashboard/?newsletter=PM) You will find your very own dash board [**HERE**](https://www.geocaching.com/play/owner?utm_source=geocaching&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=COD)

Thanks for your cooperation,

Bunjil

[3AS]

Fallen tree seems to be the issue here

Nup

A large branch has fallen off the barbed wire tree recently, maybe it took the cache with it?

No luck today. A big branch has fallen off a tree we thought would make a good spot for the cache, so it might be worth checking if it’s still here if you are the CO. TFTC nonetheless.

Found it, despite all the mosquitoes.

Thx for the cache hard to find

Great fun.

Tftc

Quick find easier than I thought right near a barbed wire tree

Yay

Dragged my family along to find this one but we all enjoyed it! Really great hiding place!

First cache of the day - a DNF last time but a nice quick one this time.

Had a chance to get out fo a cycle on this fine day and tick off a section of this series. Thanks for the cache and the challenge. Very hit and miss on these. Not this one found a tree down though.

Since the day we booked the air tickets for our current geocaching holiday to Australia we had been looking forward to hiking and geocaching the Bellarine Rail Trail. We finally arrived in the area last night and so this morning we parked up in Drysdale and hiked to Queenscliffe then took a taxi back to Drysdale at the end of the day (the following day we started in Geelong and hiked to Drysdale to complete the trail). We throughly enjoyed the hike in some truly lovely Australian weather and of course we also found many geocaches, and so many thanks to the COs for having provided us with the opportunity to have enjoyed yet another great day out geocaching! We soon located this one once at Ground Zero. We signed the log book and then replaced as found. Thanks so much for the cache and greetings from Zimbabwe

Bradshaws. Found it in the dark. Thanks

The Bradshaw’s have found it

After having a walk over at The Banksias Nature Reserve nearby I thought I had just enough time to cover off another section of the G2Q trail and get the total kilometres walked up to roughly 15km. Well, I just squeaked it in before dark. Nature Boy in particular soaked up a fair bit of time and took me a second pass before I laid hands on it.
Otherwise all caches bar one were found where the coords said they would be and although I'm not a huge fan of bisons in trees most were not too painful to locate especially as they were non-camoed. There's very little worse than hunting down a freshly camoed bison in say a pine cone on a pine tree.
Many thanks to ozbob and the other COs for placing these caches to be found by the rest of us.

Out on the deadly today to do as many of the C2Q series from Drysdale to Queenscliff before catching the train back, most were quick easy finds while a few took five minutes or more til they were found,

TFTC

Another nice quick one but my knee is starting to complain and geodoggo and I are getting eaten alive by mozzies.

Time to head back to the car.

TFTC

I have started a challenge this month trying to get enough multi's to average one multi a day for the month. With that in mind I walked to the nearby multi from Swan Bay Road walking past this cache and others. Once I had successfully found my target cache it was time to find the rest of the caches on the return journey.
I spotted a likely spot as I approached this one and what do you know it contain the cache.
Thanks again ozbob

Yay finally 100 finds. Thanks so much for the cache.

Found the canister and log book but nothing else
Very disappointing for the 7 kids..first time looking

Nice hide. Had us stumped for a bit. Stump.. Get it.

Again barking up wrong tree but found in the end!

Not too difficult to find but I worry about cache titles that mention barbed wire ... been spiked or snagged too many times. But no problems today. TFTC

Warm today for a bike ride but a beautiful trail with caches - TFTC

This log is to tidy up a mess I made with GSAK . I forgot to apply the template so my finds were published with a nonsensical log.

Rather than try and edit all the logs I post this not with what the log should have been.

My apologies for the confusion caused.




A few days away with Freddo, e.gregory1 and The White Dog Gang.

Fun was had by all. Not too many dnfs

Most logs signed as FETT.

Thanks for all the caches.

Claiming a find as a beta tester.

Too much glitter for my liking.

Found whilst cycling the beautiful Geelong to Queenscliff bike trail with Freddo, Team Waldron and e.gregory1 - we've signed as F.E.T.T.
A hot day but great scenery and good co-ords made for an enjoyable ride
TFTC ozbob

Cache was found in the last place we looked, which as usual was not the first place we looked.

Found on a short, post-Christmas sojourn to Victoria with Freddo, Team Waldron and thewhitedoggang that involved plenty of driving, cycling, walking and even some boating and wading.

The weather was on our side (albeit a little warm at times), which made for some great caching. There were plenty of varied finds, with some excellent and often tricky hides and and just a few DNFs. We signed most logbooks ‘F.E.T.T.’

Thanks ozbob for the cache.

We are spending a few days on the Bellarine peninsular before the Christmas crowd arrives and today are riding the trail from Drysdale to Queescliffe and back so I have the opportunity to grab a few caches on the way and back. Thanks ozbob for a string of caches along a lovely trail.

Replaced this one as GZ was obvious; hope that's OK with the CO?

Our first visit to Victoria so we thought we'd head to the Bellarine rail track for a caching bonanza. Had a great day with 56 finds; quite a few dnfs as we rigidly applied Draper's rule which says "no ......... shilly-shallying!"
Used (hired) electric bikes, a first for us, and can only describe them as like cruising on a Harley; virtually no energy expended, and so easy to use.
Only downside was that it was a tad chilly. Only 16 degrees when we got back to the car whereas at home in sunny Serre Chevalier at 1400m today was 21 degrees!
Many thanks to all the local placers and apologies for the generic log, but time is precious and the Great Ocean road beckons.

Couldn’t find it

Found lid but not container

New bison tube and log put in place today.

The Q train passed by us as we were looking for this cache. TFTC.

Cache box no longer has a lid so log is wet

Two attempts here today but no joy...will try again another day.

Took a little time searching high and low before this revealed itself.

TFTC nice walk along this very picturesque stretch of the Rail Trail

Hey ozbob TFTC, and your continued maintenance.
TNLN

Sadly, the lid has broken. Future cachers may need some tape if the CO can't replace.

Was a little hard to grab considering I'm short, TFTC

TFTC

We decided today to do some more of the Bellarine Rail Trail.
Another nice walk and a good cache find today.
Thanks for hiding the cache for us to find.

Found with McAdies and jelly_bean14.
We had a great walk along the rail trail today.
Thanks for the cacher hide.

Found with McAdies and Geo_Eddie.
We had a fun walk on a beautiful winters day.
Thanks for the cacher hide.

A quick find

Very clever on a cold and drizzley day

I cycled from Queenscliff to Leopold on the Trail today, then caught the Heritage Train back from Drysdale at the end of the afternoon. Lots of other folk out enjoying the sunshine as well. A great way to see some of the countryside and find “one or two” caches along the way. A most enjoyable caching experience. Cheers and TFTC

Out for a day on the G2Q trail with Moneydork.

Nice easy find. TFTC.

TFTC Daft out and about

see log for GC4TYPG, TFTC

Great day outside with our rented bikes. While staying in Geelong, Primile had the idea to do this trail. We had a lot of fun. Sorry for the similar logs. Many thanks to ozbob and greetings from Austria

After a brief search the find was made.

Spent the day in the area caching, no work, phone off, emails off, just exploring and hunting for boxes. Hoping for over 100 today. TFTC

Found at 11:19 AM GAFF1 in the company of maccamob.
Yep - we looked for one but ther were a couple around here!
Thanks ozbob.

David and pprass had a day on the G2Q trail today with their eBikes. Found this cache at 1120. Another appropriate cache name, although the cache wasn't hidden the way we expected. Still found it quickly though. Our thanks to ozbob.

me and four other of my friends tried to find it but couldn't. bring bug repellent, so many mozzies!

Will have to gone back another day when the mosquitoes aren't so bad

Staying on after the Surf Coast Event we explored this area using geocaching as a guide. Today we tackled this series and enjoyed the variety of hides and the challenge of finding them. We enjoyed the walk along the Bellarine Rail Trail today finding some more of these G2Q series.

Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache for our enjoyment.

**Thanks** for the cache!
Lars and Helena , Örebro, Sweden

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*Finally vacation and time for the trip 'down under' to Australia and New Zealand via China. We’re expecting to see a lot of different animals and flowers and also hope to find nice caches and meet other geocachers during our journey.*

Find number 5643 at 3:47:18 pm
Yeah, it’s Mega Time, here in the area for The Surf Coast Event this coming weekend but I have a week off in the lead up and so there I a little to organise but mostly it caching.
Today MuggleWifeDoes and I have teamed up with gmj31891 and PamJ to ride the latter part of the Geelong to Queenscliff Rail Trail starting at Curlewis and finishing at Queenscliff. Time however got the better of us and we needed to skip a few at the end to finish before dark, these we will need to return for on another day along with those in the earlier stages.
It was a glorious spring day on the Bellarine Peninsula and the ride was mostly downhill and slow due to the fact that we were stopping every 200 meters (on average) to search for geocaches.
We stopped for lunch at the lake and Drysdale Station, what a beautiful view, no time for a wander or the caches around the lake, we just enjoyed the serenity and shade of that big pine tree.
Thanks to the entire group for their work on the rail trail caches in the area, it is a definite attraction to bring seekers to the challenge.
The cache finds were shared by all with individual cache senses activated by the variety of hides, always changing, always slightly different.
**Thanks for placing this cache ozbob**

**Find #: 4853**
**Time: 3:45 pm**
**Date: Wed 9 Nov 2016**
After arriving at Anglesea on Tuesday, we set up camp and went caching with BernieH and Annie aka MuggleWife on Wednesday. We started half way through the Geelong to Queenscliff Rail Trail series. The weather was kind, and we were pretty tired when we finished, bur it was a great day. Most of the caches were found without too much trouble although we did have a few DNFs.
This was one of the ones we found.

**Thanks for placing this cache ozbob**

My fifth day of my geocaching holiday. Some of my chosen caching grounds ended up a bust, but I found other places to hunt.
I finally had a chance to use my bike. After finding some of this series yesterday, I found a good location in the middle to continue on with. Over all I only covered 10Km of the trail, of which I had to ride back to return to my car before it got too dark. On the way I caught up to another geocaching party who I joined for the last 3 caches.

Thanks for all the caches!

Tftc

Found without any trouble on a lovely day for caching, although a bit windy.

A good hide

Cache paper needs replacing

This had a barb in it. I needed to look more carefully where my geosense leads tftc ozbob

Was in the right area just had to look in the right place surprise surprise lol

Tftc

Found it and was a little difficult to find

Took a while but found it

Woo hoo

Good hide

David found it

A bit trickier than we expected

Nice find while riding the trail with mark9375 and Geojill -11 hunting around on a cold freezing day TFTC

Nice easy hide didnt get spiked

Out and about on a caching run over a cold weekend with 4bait and Mark 9375. TFTC. Love the trail

12/06/2016

Out on the 2nd day for the bike ride with geojill_11 and 4bait, we started from drysdale and finished not far from queenscliff we got just over 60 for the day beating yesterdays record of 53 which makes just over 100 caches for the weekend, making crack the 500 cache mark thanks for all these caches (keeping the logs short and sweet... like me)

didnt get spiked and sctrached by the barbed wire tftc

Found it

Last day of holidays, and what better way to spend it than another leg of the rail trail series! A beautiful day to get the bikes out with South-West and find some caches.
A very fitting cache description for where this one was hidden. Nice quick find, log signed and replaced with additional camo. TFTC

Really enjoying this series. TFTCs

Found on a day walking the rail trail. I walked around 11km and found 40+ caches. It was the perfect day to do this. Great weather, peace and quiet and everyone I met along the way was happy and friendly. Tftc

Easy find

Nice easy find on this glorious day.

Enjoyed a lovely day with CBJH1990 on our push bikes from Drysdale to Queenscliff. Was a long trip there stopping for caches along the way. 66 finds and 3 DNF's for the day. Thank you to the cache owners who thoughtfully placed them all! TFTC

Nice one!

E T

Day 3 of our geoholiday in Victoria and today we are tackling the other half of this bike track, we started at G2Q Curlewis: End of the Line and finished at Queenscliff, we took our time riding the track taking in the sights, found the hides quite different to what we are use to back home and there are some really brilliant hides along here, the weather was great for us while we were here and each day was in the low 20s which made for great bike riding, a huge Thank you to all the COs that placed these caches for us to find. TFTC

All team together is Whitepaw9, Crank1, Rosejj and I ride bike and nice long path ride bike....its from 8am till 530pm ...And we bit worried about the weather thought its might raining but nup phew we are very lucky perfect day...

5787
Been organised with girls - Laker63, Whitepaws9, Rosejj to go G2Q from Drydale to Queenscliff.
Today Rosejj picked us at 6am oh no the weather was so awful raining since yesterday we decide to go ahead and arrived Drysdale to meet whitepaws9 there at 7.45am The weather seems not bad just drizzle.
Start to ride from here and try to finish off on way to Queenscliff.
Found it
Thanks ozbob

Enjoy riding along the Bellarine Rail Trail toward Queenscliff from Drysdale
Thanks ozbob

After a restful night's 's sleep we headed out to make a start on the G2Q trail on bikes. After a late start due to a visit to the market and then lunch we finally set off from Q. A beautiful day with very little sun initially so it was very pleasant riding.

TFTC ozbob

Found by The Empire + Nicole_Louise
Walking sections of the G2Q trail, with a bit of car shuffling in between. Our thanks to all the geocachers who set-up this great series.
- M

Poor old barbed wire tree. This section of the rail trail is nice though. TFTC

Took us a little bit to spot but located in the end . TFTC.