#3 Valley Views Westmeadows, Victoria, Australia
By Team Campion on 11-Jun-14. Waypoint GC56QZY

Unfortunately there does not seem to be any evidence that indicates that steps have been taken to resolve the issue/s associated with this placement. It would appear the owner of this cache listing is no longer interested in the cache and 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 me regarding this cache, 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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Hi there Cache Owner,

This cache has come to my notice as there is a 'Needs Maintenance' log that that indicates there is some sort of issue with the placement and it needs your attention please.

Check out the Guidelines here: [**cache owners responsibilities.**](https://www.geocaching.com/play/guidelines#listingmaintenance) If you can't attend to the issue promptly, then you need to [**Disable the cache**](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) within 14 days,** 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:

- Check on the cache, repair and/or replace the cache 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.

- 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 (within 14 days). Be sure to indicate the actual date that you expect to have it fixed so that everyone knows you are on top of it. For ongoing issues (where you don't have an actual date) please ensure you visit the page and post a note every 28 days so as to keep everyone up to speed.

- 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 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) it 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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Another DNF for this location... may need some maintenance

May need to check if this geocache still exists based on the number of DNF. Thanks

Degree of difficulty high! May be under all the bushes and cut down branches...but I ain’t that keen

Couldn't find too overgrown

Not found

In Melbourne with Cravo10 to attend the Mega in Alexandra.

We took the red eye from Perth, leaving at 1am Thursday morning, and departed Melbourne early Tuesday morning, so it was a short five day trip.

We managed to snag a couple of nice stats for the trip. First mega event, 12 cache types in a day, 10 lab caches, 50th large cache find, and most importantly my 10,000th find at Mount Disappointment.

We spent the first day on a caching run from
Melbourne to Phillip Island where we had booked into the local caravan park for the evening. We cached all day chasing down a number of the whereigo and puzzle caches from the CF series, before ending the day caching the extremities of Phillip Island, where we had both never been, an amazing part of this country.

Next morning we cached our way to Alexandra which was the main reason for our trip to Melbourne as we had both never managed to attend a mega, which were hoping to rectify in WA next year! Attended the pre event and managed to get a couple of group FTFs by torchlight which was a real highlight.

Saturday we cached in and around Alexandra all day, chasing numbers, the highlight of the day would have to be the birdbox hides around Alexandra and the multi in Bonnie Doon from that famous TV show, a real nice touch!

Sunday was an epic caching day, chasing down 12 types in a day, which required a couple of huge drives to claim some of the rarer icons around. A huge caching stat which is a very rare feat in the Southern Hemisphere. We finished the day travelling to Mount disappointment where we found Melbourne's 1st cache and then started making a dent in the powertrail, finishing by torchlight.

Our last full days caching was spent at Mount Disappointment to chase some big numbers and with a few caches around the burbs for good measure.

Special thanks to all the wonderful COs around Melbourne for their brilliant caches, and to the mega committee for organising a ripper event, hope to be back next year!

On a 6 day tour of Victoria with Barnzy12. Taking the red eye over from Perth we managed to visit some great places. The main reason for the travel was the Mega event in Alexandra and the opportunity to find 12 cache types in a day.

We originally travelled to Phillip bay, then up through the country side to Alexandra. Spent a few nights staying high in the snowfields and then moved over to Mt Disappointment. We then ended up back where we started returning the hire car at the airport to fly home.

Some quality caches were found all over the state, great to get a real range of cache sizes with some very large caches compared to what’s available in WA and the range of D/T options so close to each other was a bonus.

Thanks to all the Cache owners for you placements and creativity put into hiding and have awarded a few fav points based on this or the location it bought us too.

Thanks

Was out in the area with Square_Pegs so swung past here to find this cache. Thanks Team Campion.

There was a nice view of the valley from here, and further along we saw quite a number of kangaroos hopping along on the other side. The cache was fully exposed on approach, so we made sure it was concealed again.

Thanks to Team Campion for placing this cache.

Found by caughtatwork at 15:57 on 27/08/2017
We actually found this one before #11, we just logged the backwards. An easy cache to find as it was very exposed, but the hide was obvious enough to replace without being seen.
Took nothing, left nothing.
Thanks for the geocache placed here for us to find today.
*Overall Experience: 3*
GAFF 1

Rated: for Overall Experience

Cache was gone so replaced entirerly, ready to go now!

Not sure if this is it?? But it's completely broken with little swaps around it? Otherwise didn't find anything

This geocacher reported that the container is damaged.

After doing all of the caches in Attwood Paddocks it was nice to get away from the creek
Nice views from up here on a nice quiet sunny morning
The cache was in plain sight and not even concealed I signed the log and re hid the cache as best as possible
Thanks Team Champion TFTC

The cache container is broken it won't take long for the log to get wet
Needs Maintenance

This geocacher reported that the container is damaged.

On a quick detour from work to home, I grabbed this cache. I found a few on the other side of the creek on Tuesday, so I am slowly making my way west across this little bundle of caches.

The area was deserted as i made my way to GZ, and I made a quick find. After signing the log, I made my way back towards the car, and the nearby playground was full of people. I also had to pause on my walk back ot the car to avoid being run over by three young men on dirt bikes. Dirt bikes + kids on and around the playground? Eeek!

TFTC Team Campion. The container is on it's last legs, as it has been broken on the bottom and the log is sopping wet, so this one might need some attention at some point.

Found but container is broken and the log is wet owner please come check this one ! Nice find otherwise. Cransie and krams

Nice little hide here, not too hard to locate, and after walking the dog, I need a bit of rest, thanks Team Campion, this is another of your hides that are not hidden from me

Did not find it till like 15 minutes of searching still great find

Noice

Easy find. Not a brown pipe though. Thanks for the cache

Nice spot, good for my first find!

An easy find, thanks!

Done

found It Oliver, Peter, and Ann

Great cache!

Hidden in plain sight.

Was out in plain view. Put it back under its cover and made sure it was well hidden.

Hidden in plain sight. Thanks

Looked everywhere for it

Had to leave it better hidden than when we found it. But, good spot, thanks.

Found the container out in the open, maybe misplaced by the wind or a curious muggle. Replaced back near the conspicuous rocks it appeared to come from.

Tftc nice park but views are burnt

Collecting a few traditional caches around the Broadie area while out on my bike enjoying the cool but sunny weather.

Quick easy find, but it was out in the open and not as per the hint. I covered with said object and all is good.

The VW trackable was out for a ride with me today and paid a visit to this cache.

Found it in pitch black. It was great!

The ride up the hill took a bit for all of us. We stopped at the chair about 100m from the GZ. A quick walk and we soon had the cache. Cache in good order. Signed and we were ready to go back down hill!

Found by Team Justice #586

Found it

Elder Kent and elder Oliver and I found it.

Found it nice and easy but the log is completely soaking... needs to be changed please but good spot thanks ☺

Found it thanks good spot for it

Out on a bike ride on a sunny Sunday morning. On a roll, 3 easy finds in a row. Thank you Team Campion.

TFTC. With the motor home in for a service in Campbellfield, we took the opportunity to locate some caches around Broadmeadows. The weather was overcast and showery so no Muggles about.
Nice easy find.

First cache for today. Nice and easy find.

Perfect start to the day, 5yr old found it himself and was right proud. Tftc

Out west-ish for work today and so I figured I'd grab a few caches before heading home.
For a nice pleasant summers afternoon the playground and for that matter the park was surprisingly empty. The cache was found in short order and then I headed off for a walk around the park.
Thanks for placing this cache Team Campion

Found this one today on the way home. I had tried a nearby cache unsuccessfully and wanted a cache to continue a kilometre challenge cache I am doing from New Zealand currently. This was an easy find once I got to the correct location as my phone was playing up and it took going to 3 different locations before I zeroed in on this one. Signed log and re hid the cache.

Thanks for the cache Team Campion.

As the cache name suggest lovely views,nice spot. TFTC

Great views of the park had a great day out with this geocach

Great views of aircraft. Not sure if I'd call a chunk of concrete a rock... Log in good shape. T4 bringing me here

We did enjoy the stroll when finding this cache in the Lovely Valley Park that has all the great views of the many green valleys - love all that open space. The cache was exposed so was easy to find. We hid it well after signing the log. With our trusty grey plastic bag we were able to do some CITO and so make the park even nicer to stroll in and enjoy as we did. A fav from us for bringing us to see the beautiful views and all that open space - much appreciated even on a chilly morning!
TFTC Team Campion.

Found easily after watching a few arrivals on 27. They seemed to stop few minutes later as the wind got fresher. I like this spot. Thanks.

A nice hide TFTC

Easy parking this afternoon , for a quick find , such a lovely afternoon , not a sole anywhere , thanks for the cache

Suscoe was heading around this area today and we stopped by here to enjoy the views.
A quick find, number 21 of 23 for the day.
Thanks to Team Campion for showing us this area, we have enjoyed the geotour.
Almost time to head home.

Out and about with echidna44 for a very very windy caching day.
Clearing out a couple in this area we parked nearby and it was a short walk to gz. Signed off and onto the next one. It was to our surprise to see the remains of a fallen sheep in the scrub but no signs of any live ones.
Thanks for the cache Team Campion a very nice area to come to

What magnificent views of the valley, and a beautiful spot chosen to hide the cache. Loved it, thanks Team Campion

I left my car and completed 2 caches in one go from this spot. It was promising to be a great day and soon enough I was in among the trees and making the find of a now familiar container.
Cheers

TFTC.

Chatted with Cores as I completed this cache and headed off to Yuroke Creek. A very personable young man. Great to be able to chat with fellow geocaching enthusiasts. TFTC

Beautiful views here. A council worker was busy on his cutter but didn't appear to be worried by me. It's nice to see that the council cares about the parks.
Quickly signed the log and headed off.
TFTC Team Campion

A lovely view. TFTC

thanks team campion other pretty spot [:x]

What a great view from up here. My GPS in combination with the power lines overhead had me walking in circles for quite a while before I finally got a lock on which direction I needed to be pointed. If anyone was watching from the houses over the road they must have wondered what I was doing. Once I had zeroed in on GZ the cache was quickly located and the log signed. Thanks for the cache Team Campion.

Yes it is a good spot...hidden away from the mainstream. I'm always ambivalent about this area. Its nice to have a lovely open space (when it looks lush and green like today) but if not for the overhead power lines (and it's reserve for a future freeway) it would no doubt be covered with urban sprawl by now. Ah the serenity. TFTC.

Nice view from a cache not that far from home.
Took a chance on a lovely Winters afternoon to catch up nearby caches.

On my way home after furniture shopping in Campbellfield and thought I would cross off some of this series.

I had not been in this area before and the view were stunning. Great to see so much open space for people to enjoy. The cache was quickly found and log signed.

Thanks for the cache Team Campion

Finished nightshift and decided to take the GeoDog Tessie for a few caches on a roundabout way home. Tess and I made the short walk to GZ where it was quickly found. Nicely cammoed, and I do like these well made containers, certainly waterproof and easy to hide. Thanks again Team Campion, nice views

Indeed there are nice views from this spot although I didn't see the moon come up as Riddell did recently. It was a little later for me.

Most creative find yet! Thanks Alsume! Dogs and I loved finding it

Sorry I mean TeamCampion

Nice and quick....and cold!
TFTC

Beautiful Photograph riddell!!

Keep The Beautiful Photos Coming Everyone!!!


-Team Campion

Found 11:47:00 AM, on a blusterous Friday caching expedition.

TNLN, thanks Team Campion.

Valley views indeed......a lovely spot. TFTC

12:23
I'd noted the publication of this one, and knew exactly where to start looking. Unable to get there quickly, I was unlikely to get FTF, so figured I'd save the fun for when I ended up in the area eventually. Sure enough, I had to visit a client nearby to fix a computer issue or three. Once that was all sorted, it was time to head home for lunch... with a slight detour.

As Alsume stated, this hide has a great view taking in a good number of their caches. I've enjoyed caching down in the valley, and was quite happy to claim 2TF up here.

Thanks, Team Campion.

#2611

Published

Saw the email only about half an hour after posting, so I thought I should take a drive not too far away and join the FTF hunt - hoping to break the Bananas run!
Got to the parking spot and out of the car when another car pulled up behind. Watched as I headed to GZ in case another cacher was hot on my tail, but no one got out of the car. At GZ the cache was quickly spotted at 2:15pm. The location gave me a different view of the valley looking across to the trail where a number of my caches are hidden. I think I would call this a small cache rather than regular. Although it's a different shape it wouldn't be much different in volume to a 200ml Sistema. Almost forgot to say the logsheet was empty so it's another FTF for Alsume
TNLN
thanks for the cache Team Campion

To Alsume, Should I Change The Size Of The Container On The Listing Or Not?


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