BSRT - Nimmons Picnic Newtown, Victoria, Australia
By GemmaSistema on 04-Mar-15. Waypoint GC5NT2M

A great little spot! I should have brought a picnic.TFTC

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Here with jlc15. Blimey its windy up here. Made the find easily tftc

Looked in wrong spot for a couple of minutes. Found Tftc

Bit of crawling requiredTFTC

Nice find! Thank you!

I enjoy trails like this one where I can walk a good distance and collect a number of caches on the way. I use a combination of driving to intersecting roads, then walk in both directions. Whenever I attend a CITO south of Ballarat, I try to grab a few more in this series.Today that number was 32 - most found easily, with a couple that took a while. I enjoyed my walk across the bridge, and on the way back, I went down and up the other side.My thanks for the cache, GemmaSistema.

Quick find. Nice view.

Very cool spot

Four of us - the Youngest Monster, Miss Tween Monster, Old Man Monster and muggle Grandfather Monster who is on his first caching trip are travelling between BSRT Pine Bend and BSRT Giveway at Linton-Piggoreet Rd. Being Good Friday and a beautiful day, we are starting at this Pine Bend and heading to Linton to hopefully find I think 37 caches along the rail trail. The youngest Monster came in and found this one!! TFTC!!

This was a difficult one for me to find today. Got there eventually though

With milder weather this week, Chook and Wozzle68 teamed up again for another walk on the BSRT. Wow that's a well hidden picnic table off the track - but with nice views though. TFTC GemmaSistema.

This evening I spotted a nice size group of new caches out on the BSRT that were waiting for their first finder. A call to Neville_devil and he was in for a late night assault on them. I was really interested because I was still looking for a first to find this month to continue my monthly streak with a first to find.It was a cool but beautiful night for a walk and with a few caches up this section of the trail it was rather pleasant trip. This section of the track had a few older caches that that we just could resist turning into smileys as we went past on our first to find hunt.This one took a little bit to find in the dark with our GPS bouncing around a little bitThank you GemmaSistema for the smiley

Nice Find TFTC GemmaSistema

Found at 1:33 PM GAFF1.Wow - that was unexpected! A nice picnic spot that would have had a great view many years ago, but now the trees are obstructing those views. We could see mullock heaps and pastures down there.Cache surprisingly had a live anemic spider in there - what the heck was it eating?Thanks to GemmaSistemaFeedback: Container is no longer a "regular" but a "small" - 200 ml Sistema.

We decided to give part of the rail trail a go and of course grab some caches in the way, we stopped here for lunch and took in the view, thanks for the cache

i've never walked along here before but its safe to say that i'll be back. loved the scenery and the walk that came with it:) stopped for a picnic and walked up for awhile on the track finding some caches along the way. all part of the fun

the picnic here was yum and the cache was found very quickly. little guy tried on the gloves but unfortunately nothing to trade. thanks for the cache:)

Nice spot

Easy find

Well hidden! nice pretty area

Caching with Geobro, Yetarewethere, riding from Linton
On a pretty cool day but so good
TFTC

Great hidden picnic area here

A lovely rail trail - TFTC

A peaceful spot, nice place to stop for a little bite and a drink:)

A lovely place to finally rest our feet for a moment, and a great view to admire, after finding this cache. An easy find. All good at GZ. Log signed and an alien left. Replaced as found. Thanks for another goodie, GemmaSistema!

After leaving Rutherglen and attending a wedding in Taradale we headed across to the 'rat to spend some time before Lady Morris had her mouth surgery.

We camped at Smythesdale and today we jumped on the bikes to head towards Linton and put a bit of a dent in that stretch of caches.

We did manage to get there - approx 40 kms of riding that is going to hurt tomorrow. I think that leaves us with about 4 left to find including one DNF today.
Thanks for contributing to the fun GemmaSistema A good spot for lunch with a pretty cool view across the creek.

Headed out for a ride along this part of the rail trail to grab a few for the day. I completed about 75% of the series way back in 2015 when down here on a solo caching run. Good to actually live here now so I can take my time and finish it all. Todays tally was 11 and 1 DNF, before heading back to the car and getting out of the wind.

Thanks GS....and I agree with others, this a great spot to sit for a while, which I did. Fav point for the view.

Find #2973 for me. Found at 10.30am with my dog Bonnie while visiting the area from Bendigo. This one took me a while to find, but I eventually spotted a location which matched the hint. And what a fantastic location! Amazing spot! Thanks so much for highlighting this wonderful picnic area Gemma, and thanks for the cache!

The cache is in such great condition! Great swag, great hide. I Suggest changing the size to ‘small’ though. TFTC

Fourth full day in Ballarat and with the kids still asleep, we continued our holiday tradition of Huntress off on a long run, while I went off geocaching. This morning I was focusing on the Goldern Plains LGA. As such we drove to Smythesdale and while I started geocaching heading South, Huntress started her 20 kilometre run back to Ballarat.

Most caches found in good condition and pretty quick for myself who often takes forever to find a basic hide. Think the total for this morning was 19 finds with only 2 DNF, and that should take my Goldern Plains LGA to over 20.

Nice turning point for the morning here. Saw the most people here than anywhere else on the trails.

Thanks for the cache Gemma Sistema
Hunter

On the way to visit Dad in Portland. January this year we attempted ones nearby but couldn't find this one as it was missing. I made a quick find this time and then we pulled grass seed out of our sneakers. Thanks for the cache.

Nice hide. Everything in tip top shape.

Great spot to stop for a look around the surroundings!

Nice view!

Found it back in 2019 with Sunsong1 but missed logging it. Thanks for the cache.

September 20, 2022 1:39 PM

Back this afternoon with the geofamily to get some sunshine and fresh air after being cooped up for what seemed like months with all the wet weather we've had. A nice walk to GZ after watching the heavy flow of water rushing down the Woady River and soon had the replacement cache found, much appreciated after my last visit here came up empty handed . Tftc GemmaS, good to get out again.

*The Mighty Newtown-Linton Bike Adventure #8*
SueHut and I have finally made it to the Rail Trail, are on bikes and finding caches! Go us!
Not a regular as advertised, but SueHut made very short work of it anyway.
Thanks heaps, GemmaSistema!

Whilst not a regular as promised I found it easily as I was not a springy up the slope as hubby was. So easy find this time. Thanks for the cache

Accompanied with pwala and found your cache GemmaSistema, thank you so much for placing it.

Out with crank1, we attended a CITO at Napoleons, then came here to this area with our e-bikes. Thanks GemmaSistema.

What a perfect little spot for a picnic! Some more incredible views here. Looking under rocks and logs makes me very nervous when out in nature, but the cache was soon in hand (after calling out for another set of eyes from my family, who already seemed tiny down the trail... ). TFTC!

Pretty sure we found these in November 2020 but obviously forgot to log them, refound them today took the lil pup out for a bit of a family adventure:) beautiful views great location and history! Great hides TFTC

Hunted around for a few mins and finally found it. Absolutely stunning views

Nice clever hide
Learmonth3 had it in no time
Amadds1980 however needs his eyes checked

Nice view

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[3AS]

Replaced today

Might need a visit from the CO to confirm it’s still in place?

The last day of Xmas/New Year break so we decided to take out the treadlies and complete part of the BSRT - Smythesdale to Linton section.

A lovely day to spend outdoors and find some tupperware before we are stuck indoors and back to working from home.

However, this one eluded us. We did find an obvious hiding spot but nothing was to be found.

With both kids at Scout Jamboree we had a holiday in Ballarat. I decided we should attempt a distance along the BSRT. This was our last one for the day. We had a decent look and were unable to locate. We will save it for when we brig the kids and do the opposite direction. Will advise CO that it is possibly missing.

Found the likely hiding place.
Unfortunately no cache

A freedom day (at last) to enjoy some sunshine. Been wanting to finish the Linton section of this trail for a long time so with looking for an excuse to take the new e- bike out for a spin today was the day.
Spent a long time looking and found a few obvious hidey spots but no cache was found. I'll put this one on the watchlist and be back another day. Thx anyway.

Quick easy find

Out riding the BSRT with Dromaniax on a prefect winters day, locating all hides along the way.
We came in two cars leaving them at each end of the section we completed today.
A great spot to rest and take in the view.
Log signed and replaced as found.

Thanks for the Traditional Cache GemmaSistema
#6425

It was a perfect morning for getting on a bike and Geocaching on the Ballarat Skipton Rail Trail. Ausfox; and Mr Dromaniax set off to turn as many dots into smileys as possible. There was barely a breeze and only a few clouds making riding really enjoyable. The Trail itself is in fantastic condition with a well-compacted surface making the riding pretty easy. Finally, Mr Dromaniax found the cache! This would indeed be a nice place for a picnic on a pleasant Spring or Autumn afternoon. The cache was in excellent condition. Thank you for this cache GemmaSistema.

Found

Nice quick easyfind with dalgoo. Tftc

Walked past it a few times before spotting itì

Torch great view!!

Actually wish I had a coffee ... TFTC

On a road trip to Western Victoria, picking up random caches as we check out the area. This was day 15 of the 16 day trip and we are now camping at Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary. After a trip in to Ballarat we went to check out Nimmons Bridge and of course pick up a couple of caches here as well. After eating lunch at the picnic table near the carpark we walked across the historical trestle bridge to another picnic table on the other side where the cache was and it was Mrs Pooky who made the find. We then walked back to the car via the creek crossing track. TFTC and bringing us to this walking trail.

Day five of the Geo Tour adventure. The others had to head home so I’m travelling solo today to gather some adventure labs and other caches around the area.

A late start but first cache of the day admiring this wonderful bridge. A lovely picnic spot to stop for a bite to eat.

Thanks GemmaSistema for the cache.

Good spot

After a crazy year, it’s time to get away for a bit of R&R, and of course a cache or two.
Day five: BSRT - Smythesdale to Linton.
With dodgy muggles right at gz earlier, I decided to leave this for the return trip.
Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache, GemmaSistema

Nice easy find

TFTC

Spotted a few snake skins here. Fortunately no snakes. Easy find

Tctf

Tftc. My 100th find!!

Last find for today! Good find tftc

Thankyou beautiful views

Nice little hide. TFTC.

Found today with my three boys and Dog thanks

Tftc

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Find 2/3 for today. I was having a good look for this one while Liv waited at the table with our Geoson. After a few minutes Liv said, that’s it there is it ? Well done Liv. Lots of cool swag in this one but not log ? TFTC.

Out with grand daughters, first time for them

Took us a little bit

What a stunning late afternoon view!! Tftc!

Cache still there.

Searched around all the rocks. No luck today

Too good for me

Nice spot to take in the valley views. Found on a cold windy day. Not many on the rail trail today TFTC

Left another Chill Out Walk Away wrist band in conjunction with the One Punch Can Kill campaign

Found with super snoop Muriel G and left a chill out walk away bracelet.

#294 Awaiting for a friend doing a local visit we decided to do this series.

off to Melb tomorrow for another mission.

TFTC

CC

TFTC

Our apologies for the generic logs, they do not mean that we think any less of the caches or the placement of them.
Today we have decided to camp here at Smythesdale for a few days and go cache hunting in the area plus head into Ballarat to have a look around. We enjoyed the walk along the trail, we met with an interesting man walking two dogs who told us that about 100 meters ahead a snake had had a go at his dog. He also mentioned that the trail is known for there being quite a few snakes along it, so we picked up a nice sized stick to hopefully protect ourselves if needed and there was no need we did not see any snakes. All caches that we found today are in condition. SL TFTC

A 6 hour Rogaine and an MTBO event held by Eureka Orienteering club = a weekend of nav and exploring the area. Just to finish let’s ride the scenirail trail and of course grab a few caches! Thanks for the series.

A little difficult to pick the altitude for this one (hint-go up) but once at the right elevation a fairly quick and easy find.

In Ballarat for the upcoming festivities I decided to walk a section of the BSRT. I parked the car in the middle of the target area (in case the first leg proved too time consuming) and began the walk and kept walking and walking and walking all 19.5km or so my Garmin informed me.
Most caches were quick and easy finds. A couple had either been subject to cache creep or were just devious (Pine Bend). Thanks to all the cache owners who have both put them out and continue to maintain them for everyone's enjoyment.

Keen to find a couple of Hidden Creatures today, we headed for Linton to walk some of the BSRT.
A lovely spot! Went all the way down to the creek and up again, then crossed the bridge for the next one.
Nice hide. Left a dodo as a swap.

*14 Jul 2018, Found @ 9:58 am, Find # 8051.*

After another early morning mission, it was now time to meet up with Jacko83 so the we could tackle the BSRT from Scarsdale to Linton.
It turned out to be a great day for a ride but boy it was an icy start on the trail.
This one wasn't too hard to find once we were in the right spot.

**Thanks to GemmaSistema for placing this cache.**

Out on the BSRT today with SteMicMitSar.

This was another easy find. The sight along here were amazing!

**Found whilst riding the BSRT - from Scarsdale to Linton today**.

*Out and about with The Empire*.

A thoroughly enjoyable ride along the tree lined route. A car at each end made it somewhat easier but an electric bike would be better

Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache for our enjoyment GemmaSistema. Appreciate your efforts.
-P

Stamped and returned as found...

**Took**: *Nothing*
**Left**: *Nothing*

**#12700**

Cache-On!

*Apologies for the generic logs* [B)]

Found by The Empire with Snap Happy
Tackling the trail from Scarsdale to Linton today! When we were going downhill we were much happier than going up hill... Thanks for the cache, and the series along this cool trail GemmaSistema.
- M

Another nice find. And took so beautiful pictures of the land scape

12:20
En route from Warrnambool to Ballarat, we had the opportunity to put a couple more smiley tokens beside the rail trail, in the section near Newtown. Our last stop for this ride, how far can we get up the hill before needing to change gear?

Thanks 'GemmaSistema' for placing caches for everyone's enjoyment.
21007

A quick find in an interesting spot. TFTC

It has been ages since we (BettyBoo3747 and I) came to Ballarat and completed the BSRT. Since then it has grown somewhat, but we hadn't returned. This weekend we have teamed up with Chewin (Howard from Howjen567) to correct this oversight.
We started with a DNF at Linton, but after that our luck improved and we collected most of the caches available.
A love ride along the tree lined route. We managed to avoided the weather until the very last cache, and even then only got a bit damp.
Thanks, Robmc.