Fecha Ocean Reef, Western Australia, Australia
By Stickyfeet adopted by Olthomas on 18-Sep-14. Waypoint GC5D66H

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Logs

23-Apr-20
Unable to recreate the field puzzle. Sadly Stickyfeet’s great Mystery has to go ?? RIP Fecha
 
28-Feb-20
Puzzle part of cache has been stolen. Just a traditional at mo. Still there to find.
 
26-Feb-20
Turned up with an 8 digit number (not sure if it was the right one) but disappointingly didn't have an opportunity to test it. Full on scramble over the rocks to a picturesque location worthy of a fave. TFTC.
 
19-Jan-20
Fecha was transferred from Stickyfeet to user olthomas
 
30-Nov-19
Was right in front of me omg I feel stupid. Was wrong on the code too. Derp
 
27-Nov-19
Found it. TFTC stickyfeet. Very well hidden and well constructed. Fav from me.
 
24-Nov-19
It certainly is still there & in very good condition. Both of the PPs made it to GZ
I am so pleased that we did because it's a great cache ina wonderful location
Well worth a favourite
TFTC Stickyfeet
 
23-Sep-19
Is this still here?
 
20-Dec-18
No chance
 
15-Nov-18
Low on time prior to sunset, i parked on nearby Vigilant Tce and walked across Ocean Reef. Once at bottom of stairs I avoided rock terrain by following sand track to GZ, taking care not to trample on vegetation. Beautiful day for it.
Thank you Stickyfeet.
 
19-Aug-18
Browsing Mystery Caches in bed this morning, I gave this one another look, loaded up the webpage as per the instructions and immediately spotted a possible solution. Mrs atCat and I clambered our way to GZ as the sun was setting this afternoon and managed to open the container first try. Another marvel of Stickyfeet engineering, and an amazing location. TFTC
 
05-Aug-18
Out a morning walk with the Mrs, from Burns Beach to Ocean Reef and spotted this Cache on route., Very well constructed cache. Have a FAV point for sure
 
11-May-18
We headed out today with Neva2old to claim a few more smilies, after solving this puzzle a couple of months ago we had this on the radar, a glorious day and we sacrificed the parkacruz hubby to climb over and make the fInd while we lapped up the sun and sand, a nice quick find here and hubby revealed the cache in no time TFTC and TFTP
 
11-May-18
Out and about with Parkacruz enjoying a beautiful sunny day, sent the taller part of parkacruz over to find the cache after having solved this puzzle awhile ago . tftc
 
31-Mar-18
Found while out with my dad, Spatialriq.
 
31-Mar-18
Found while out with my dad, Spatialriq.
 
31-Mar-18
Been meaning to find this one for years. Recall working out the code required the day it was published ... and I was right! Smile
Took about 5min before I found the cache but soon had it opened. Great contraption, fav point coming your way. TFTC
 
18-Feb-18
Without a find for 6 months thought I would swing by to check up on things

Happy to say all is well

 
15-Sep-17
I really enjoyed doing this one. But oooh those rocks are sharp. TFTC Stickyfeet
 
29-Apr-17
Me and figarro forgot the scribble stick so we used nail polish to mark log. TFTC
 
29-Apr-17
Me an Nandrws came down and forgot the pencil so marked it with the nail polish that was inside TFTC
 
20-Mar-17
Stickyfeet, I found your cache Fecha dry and healthy Smile. Favourite point awarded for brilliantly constructed cache [^]. SL Thank you for bringing me here and TFTH. Images show:
01 Facing west-southwest towards the Indian Ocean. The foreground is Late Pleistocene (126,000 to 11,700 years ago) Tamala Limestone.
02 The brilliantly constructed cache.
 
16-Jan-17
With this one not been found in over a year stopped past today to check on condition

Can confirm the hide is all safe and sound, just waiting to be found
 
07-Dec-15
Out and about in the area and decided to try for this cache when I saw it on the map. Lucky I had another device with me as the GPS did not have the required information in it to open the cache. Using the other device I soon had the cache open and the log signed. Cache returned as found.

Thanks Stickyfeet for the cache.
 
17-Nov-15
Day 16 of my trip to Australia from the UK and needed to continue my Australian streak. Had planned a trip to Yanchep National Park for a few day as my cousin needed to visit a client in Carabooda and checked if I wanted to come and be dropped off nearby. I had initially planned to do the Earthcache at Crystal Cave and the trad cache next to it, but when I arrived in the park I noticed that there was a set of caches that meant that I could loop around the lake. I ended up finding four on the loop and never getting round to the Earthcache! I'll have to go back.

On the way back from there, I wanted to pick this one up as it would tick one off the D/T grid as well as being a puzzle cache. I have set quite a few puzzle caches at home, but I rarely do them myself as I am RUBBISH at them. As demonstrated by the fact that I needed a clue from the very lovely CO who was super fast at responding and very helpful.

When I got nearby, my cousin dropped me off again because she really needed the ladies...I'm so glad she didn't try and come with me because she was not wearing suitable footwear!! I didn't quite realise what I was getting myself into, but the views and cache were worth that extra work. I've never solved anything like this before, and I'd love to have the opportunity to do so again. It took me quite a while to unearth it once I got to GZ. To be honest, I nearly gave up, but I really did want it. I was so glad I stuck it out because eventually, I clapped eyes on the likely spot. Brilliant. I rarely (remember to) give favourite points, but this one has to have one. Thank you so much for the cache. Very enjoyable. Dipped my motley collection of TBs.

p.s. was glad to get in before the rain, I can't believe the FTF did this I a storm - wouldn't have fancied it myself!
 
12-Sep-15
Thank you! Soon spotted the container, and signed the log not long after. Was glad to be protected by all the rocks, as the ocean is pretty wild today.
 
05-Sep-15
Head past today to check on the hide

I have placed the log in a bison tube and attached a pull lead to the lid of the bison, please make sure the lid on the bison is securely attached.

hope fully it will not get stuck
 
28-Aug-15
Really liked this one. All the information is there to get the code. Loved the terrain - loads of crabs scuttling away. Loved the container. Only I couldn't extract the log as it was way down the bottom. I've attached a photo to prove that I was able to open it. Many thanks - have a favourite
 
22-Aug-15
Found it and opened it because we're so clever but was unable to get the log out because it was to far down and couldn't reach it even after using a long stick. But we did try to play it like a magic flute
 
05-Aug-15
Fun find, well hidden Smile love the puzzle!!
 
14-Mar-15
I have been planning to make this cache my Pi Day Puzzle. So I obtained confirmation from the CO, and off I went with megawat60 on the way to the event at Mindarie. Parked North of the cache, and had a pleasant walk on the path, and down the stairs to a nice little beach. The clamber was a bit more taxing, but not too much. Soon I was able to say "found it". A very clever cache this one, and well worth a fave from me. TFTC Stickyfeet and it was a pleasure meeting you at the event.
 
14-Mar-15
On our way to Pi day event and we knew we needed a puzzle and m4yb and me decided this was probably the best one, mainly because it had us intrigued form the start. Nice walk with out rain as today was forecast to be very wet, but what rain came last night had certainly brought out the Portuguese millipedes by their 1000's

Totally muggle free at GZ but the dual use path was busy. M4yb made the find on very accurate co-ords and completed signing duties. What a great hide and a very clever cache a fav from me. Thanks Stckyfeet
 
14-Mar-15
After seeing m4yb's war wound from this cache, I left it until the very end of caching time in this upper north region before attempting this hide. Got safely to GZ, only to kneel down to retrieve the cache and stab my knee with a pointy bit of rock (plenty of those around here!!!). Having solved the puzzle at home, I assumed the info I needed would be accessible on my GPSr, but after not being able to find it anywhere, I resorted to loading this listing on my phone so I could open the contraption. Although I have seen this style of cache previously, it is always impressive to see it again. A favourite from me. Thanks Stickyfeet.
 
14-Mar-15
Found it on my way home from the PI-day event in Mindarie. A couple of other cachers suggested me finding this one, and they were absolutely right, it was a picturesque location.
I did like the cache and the puzzle, simple but well constructed container.
 
22-Feb-15
Another beautiful day with great company,out caching with Richlink and iluvtrekking.TFTC
 
22-Feb-15
Parked in the cul de sac (Vigilant Terrace) across the road and made our way via the walkway and track pretty much directly to gz. Applied the correct combination and gained access to the log book. Recorded our visit with JacobsCrew2. T Nice work on the cryptex. Thanks Stickyfeet
 
19-Feb-15
I needed this cache to tick another box. Took me a little while to track it down. I've always wanted to make one of these. Log signed. TFTC stickyfeet. Fav point from me
 
12-Jan-15
Revisited the cache this time the container containing the log book and pencil were there. Thank you Stickyfeet.
 
12-Jan-15
Went back today after a trip to the beach, lock and log were all safe and sound, TFTC Stickyfeet.
 
11-Jan-15
I have constructed a replacement locking container and put the cache back in play


The locking container is not a swap and should be placed back in host container at all time

If you want the instructions on how to build one don't hesitate to contact me
 
29-Dec-14
We found it but it had no lock or logbook in it, if the log is replaced we will go back and sign but for now looks like there is no point in the puzzleSad

Still enjoyed the puzzle and cache though, TFTC
 
29-Dec-14
TFTC Stickyfeet. Huge black cache. Couldn't find the log book.
 
29-Dec-14
I am a bit worried by the previous logs

I hope the locking container holding the log hasen't gone missing as I sure put a lot effort in building this one

Will check in the morning
 
29-Dec-14
Yep absolutely gutted

As stated the log and the locking container has gone missing, Even though the rest of the cache and swaps are still safely tucked away in the host container.

I have removed the host and Will temporary disable this hide until I can build a new locking container

I don't now if I can call this one muggled, as i am not sure what a muggle would do with a cryptex container
 
15-Nov-14
What a great spot, definitely a favorite point! I enjoyed the simple puzzle, the trek on the rocks, the views and the large container. Thank you for the cache Stickyfeet!
 
01-Nov-14
Thanks Stickyfeet for a nice puzzle close to home.
 
29-Sep-14
Great Cache Thanks Sticky
 
25-Sep-14
Another awesome cache from Stickyfeet.
A great idea and construction well hidden in beautiful location.
Another favourite point.
TFTC
 
22-Sep-14
Unlike Mrs olthomas I am not crazy enough to go out looking for this cache in yesterdays weather. I waited for a beautiful sunny spring day like today Smile I loved everything about this cache: the puzzle, the location and the container. The co-ordinates were also spot on, although for some reason it took me a little while to find this one.

One of my goals was to find 300 caches before travelling to Africa later this week, and this one was a very worthy 300th find for me. So thanks Stickyfeet for hiding this one along one of my favourite walking paths and helping me to reach this milestone. A favourite from me!
 
22-Sep-14
quickly solved thanks to Mr G, walked down the path from Iluka only to find 3 or 4 school girls sitting on the rocks within 20m of GZ, however once at the spot I was invisible to them and soon had the cache open and the log signed ,
TFTC
 
21-Sep-14
Published
 
21-Sep-14
Yay FTF at 11:20am. Boy I wish I'd seen Mr O's text telling me that this cache had been published when he actually sent it. The weather was quite pleasant then. Instead I only saw it once the storm had arrived and I was already committed to going to Little Athletics Registration. Once those necessaries were done I took a look at the details expecting this to be a traditional find but only then did I see the ? and the little twist. Too embarrassed to ask the CO if my idea was correct, I set off into the torrential rain. Given the awful weather I opted to park on Vigilant Terrace and take the shortest walk to the GZ. Despite this I was soaked by the time I crossed the coastal bike path. With the rain horizontal and the phone in my pocket, I missed the easier path and ended up climbing over the rocks in between waves breaking! and made it to the GZ. An easy find was had here and thank the rain Gods, the combination was correct. Nice piece of work Mr Stickyfeet. I didn't spend much time checking out the extensive treasure trove other than to fit the log container back but did leave a pathtag. If you're mad enough to go get it, it's yours otherwise it's there for another finder to keep. Now to get dry again. TFTC.