Norm's Nano Stockton, New South Wales, Australia
By
team_kaos on 01-Nov-13. Waypoint GC4TWTF
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It was time we paid another visit to Stockton.
Our GPSs didn't show the previous DNFs. Had a good look at "Parkland" and looked about incase it had fallen or been discarded. Nothing.
Our GPSs didn't show the previous DNFs. Had a good look at "Parkland" and looked about incase it had fallen or been discarded. Nothing.
The Straye's could not find this one. Looked under every table and nook in this park.
Searched & searched for about an hour. Could not find anywhere. We touched everything but still could not find.
After a cold and dewey night we decided to sit at the only dry seat to sign the log...it had to be the bit with the bent foot where you almost sit under the table! Watched the fishermen from our unnaturally positioned seat for a while, no catches while we were here. TFTC team kaos.
#505
Encountered another set of people sitting at the table I wanted, but this time they moved on quickly, allowing me to conduct a quick check, upon which I found the cache. Then it was a race to the ferry before it left.
Thanks for the cache team kaos
Encountered another set of people sitting at the table I wanted, but this time they moved on quickly, allowing me to conduct a quick check, upon which I found the cache. Then it was a race to the ferry before it left.
Thanks for the cache team kaos
1420
What an excellent hint. Found the sneaky bugger after locating the correct table. Lovely spot.
TFTC
What an excellent hint. Found the sneaky bugger after locating the correct table. Lovely spot.
TFTC
Almost gave up looking. sneaky hide, lived in Newcastle all my life but never really been to Stockton. A great spot. Ill be back with my fishing rod next time
Found it while having a look at the "Rhapsody of the Seas" passenger liner berthed in Newcastle for the day
Nice little cache
Co-ordinates slightly out by my Garmin Etrex 10
TFTF
Nice little cache
Co-ordinates slightly out by my Garmin Etrex 10
TFTF
A short search and the cache was mine, even though the listed and amended co-ords are still out.
I've added my own version of co-ords. TNLNSL TFTC
I've added my own version of co-ords. TNLNSL TFTC
Co-ordinates weren't spot on but it was probably my phone. The hint helped a lot! TFTC.
Coordinates changed from:
S 32° 55.183 E 151° 47.179
Coordinates changed to:
S 32° 55.182 E 151° 47.182
Distance from original: 16.5 feet or 5 meters.
Looks like cache has been muggled have changed container and coords.. happy caching
S 32° 55.183 E 151° 47.179
Coordinates changed to:
S 32° 55.182 E 151° 47.182
Distance from original: 16.5 feet or 5 meters.
Looks like cache has been muggled have changed container and coords.. happy caching
Looked for a while but no luck. Met some cachers who were fishing nearby. I'll try again when I have more time.
As said by Cccritter, we extensively searched the surrounding area, to no avail. We think CO has to check on this one.
We searched and searched the tree. We even went as much to dig a 10cm deep trench around the roots. We then PAF who told us we were looking it in the correct area. We then TAF who double confirmed...after 1/2 an hour we gave up.
Found this find it was very well hidden took me 10 mins to figure out that it was under next to it. Very good, thankyou
Found location but muggles were camped right on top of it. Will try again next time I am in the hunter valley.
Off the ferry and headed straight for GZ. Area littered with muggles so went for a walk to the beach and retrieved on way back when no-one around. Nice container and last find in Oz. TFTC
#966
#966
After searching high and low for a while in the dark me and a few mates found it. Such a cute little container. Best one I've come across so far. TFTC!
Easy find, took us less than 5 minute but it was good to get out and explore Stockton! We forgot a pen and will have to leave our names another time, thanks for this cache!
Waiting out a couple having a heated domestic nearby, took some time to enjoy the cool breeze under the shade of the fig tree as the temperature climbed into the high 30’s. As soon as they left, uncomfortable (but certainly not embarrassed) with an audience, grabbed the camo I expected in seconds.
A nice quick find today, once we arrived a short search found the cache tucked away. TFTC
We absolutely had to get out of the house today - I was going batty on the current chapter of my thesis and The Kimble always enjoys a walk around Stockton. I had my phone with me and checked for new caches on a whim. Lo and behold! So we finished our loop of the other end of the suburb, trotted down to where this was. I've never seen the place so deserted - it took us a good few minutes to locate (very cute, by the way) and nary a muggle to be seen. Thanks for the fun, team kaos! (I didn't have a pen with me, so we'll sign it another time, but I did photograph the log as pictorial evidence of the find. )
Found this one after Grub Fred told me there was a new cache in my home town.
But I was in Coffs Harbour at the time so it was a quick find after returning home!!
Thanks team kaos.
But I was in Coffs Harbour at the time so it was a quick find after returning home!!
Thanks team kaos.
On the way home from Nelson Bay, called in for the view across the harbour and after wandering around the fig tree for a while, did a little scratching and bingo! TFTC team kaos!!
#3397
After an afternoon of 4wding we decided to make our way over to Stockton to grab this cache. Arriving at GZ a quick find was made with a clever hide.
TFTC team kaos
After an afternoon of 4wding we decided to make our way over to Stockton to grab this cache. Arriving at GZ a quick find was made with a clever hide.
TFTC team kaos
All excited about being FTF, but it looks like Marcus beat use to it. Very sneaky hide. TFTC
Reperio at 1250. *FTF*
I was sitting home when this one was published, so I grabbed Little V and headed over to check it out. I pulled up to find two muggles sitting on the bench in front of GZ, but with Little V wandering around and climbing on the roots of the tree, the cache was still easily able to be retrieved. A nice little container, and a lovely view of the water.
Gratias team_kaos.
I was sitting home when this one was published, so I grabbed Little V and headed over to check it out. I pulled up to find two muggles sitting on the bench in front of GZ, but with Little V wandering around and climbing on the roots of the tree, the cache was still easily able to be retrieved. A nice little container, and a lovely view of the water.
Gratias team_kaos.