Nice to See, Nice to Hold, but... Macarthur, Victoria, Australia
By Marly8120 on 11-May-15. Waypoint GC5VB7A

**Cache Archived**

As there has been no response to a previous request to attend to this cache, this listing is being archived to stop it showing up on search lists - the cache has effectively been abandoned.

Cache ownership requires attendance to maintenance matters which, apart from physically looking after a cache and making regular visits to both check the cache and replace used logs, can include updating any changes to the text, updating coordinates, responding to Reviewer enquiries, removing Needs Maintenance attributes and Enabling the listing.

If there are components or remnants of the cache and you haven't already done so, please return to the GZ and collect the cache (or remnants). 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 number.

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

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Hi there South-West,

It looks like this cache might need some attention, as one or more seekers have indicated there is an issue. The cache has been temporarily disabled, so as to remove it from search listings and discourage people from visiting this location until the issues/s with this cache can be addressed.

**You do need to respond in some way within 14 days, so others know you are on top of it, as well as indicating exactly what is happening with this placement - please don't let a lack of communication scuttle this listing.**

#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 logs of praise to roll in.

- **Place A Write Note Log::-** Reviewers don't have a crystal ball, so without your note on the cache page explaining that the site works are on-going, or you have been in hospital, or the area is in flood, 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 a Reviewer next looks at the listing, all will be fine for a little bit longer.
**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 the page and post a note every 4 to 6 weeks, so as to keep everyone up to speed.**

- **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 those. Well, if nothing happens, then a few weeks from today, when a Reviewer next looks at the cache page, it is likely that they will, unfortunately, have to de-list (Archive) 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.

**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

[3B]

We were in Portland to celebrate SuperPop's ninetieth birthday yesterday and today we thought that we would take him out for a drive and grab a few caches in areas that we don't normally travel. We had an enjoyable day and managed to avoid the threatening rain at all of the cache locations but we did see a lot of water whilst driving around.

As we were driving towards gz we had the feeling of de-ja-vue so a quick check of GSAK told us that we had found an earth cache near here back in 201 but had not gone too far up the road last time. We pulled up to find one other car in the car park but they were quite away away taking pictures of the crater. SuperPop bolted and had the cache in hand before we even got to gz so all we had to do was add our names to the log and then head off to take some time taking in the fantastic views.

**5/02/2022** 14:47

This cache is classified as a Traditional (cache at listed co-ords) but the GZ today was some 23m away from where the cache is located. We note other logs also remarking about the accuracy of the co-ordinates.

Perhaps it's time for the CO to do a maintenaince visit and check the co-ords please?

14:47
**S38° 03.536 E141° 55.354**
Lucky to have a free afternoon between Rotary activities, we headed NW from Port Fairy, looking to find a few caches in an area of the state we had not been to before. Yes the lake was a surprise, so was the distance where we found the cache - some 20 metres from the given co'ords!
We would suggest S38° 03.536 E141° 55.354

Thanks South-West for placing interesting caches on the gameboard..
30556

Nice easy find. TFTC

Nice walk around the crater. Good picnic area. Thanks

Great spot, Tim found this one, needs new note book

GPS was a bit off but we found it

This was more of a T3 for us because we did the whole canal circuit and got it at the end. Lovely lookout and place to sign the log. We had the whole place to ourselves on a Friday.

A nice view here - and we also went for a walk to the nearby cave which was great.

Checked cache, replaced log. Otherwise in order

Left us stumped

Nice little find

Found it 15/821

The marker is way off, you don't need to go on the path to the lookout to find it. Possibly the most beautiful place for a geocache I've seen!!!

Coordinates were 15m off for us.

Quick find once hint was read, arrow had me in another spot several metres away TFTC.

It’s been put in a different spot don’t be fooled

Not easy to find due to nav coordinates being wrong but previous pics helped alot

??

Yay!

Found during our scout caving trip. What a great area to visit. Never new there was such an awesome place here. TFTC

#1938 - 6.45pm
Was out caching with Heymissjo and 3 of our minis just as the sun was starting to set, so light was limited. The winds had picked up but we pushed on looking for the cache.
Emeylo and I checked the wrong spot for ages before HMJ joined in and typically found it straight away, lol. It always seems to happen that way. Thanks for the cache.

#915
The sun had gone down and the wind was cold, but after exploring the lava cave nearby we had to stop and look at this incredible view. The Welder and I were with three of our geokids and was happy to make a quick find. Travel bug collected.

Thanks i needed the hint. Found with Dave & Robyn

Biggest Micro found today and yes co ords 20 m out but love the location

Marshall’s Geelong found this cache today,
Quick find after doing the lake surprise walk. A few muggles about so had to time it right. Thanks for putting a cache in such a beautiful spot!
TFTC

It was a stinking hot day but we decided to do something rather than just sit around. So we came to Mt Eccles or Budj Bim to check out some volcanic action. Bonus geocaching included. Great spot for a cache.

Found it with the help of previous logs. My GPS can’t be that far out!
An easy find, and the cache is in good nick. TNLNSL. TFTC!

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Coordinates will send you to the platform but it's not there - read logs to be able to find it.

Found based on log history, not coordinates...

The coordinates are 20 m off -- can CO please update?

Way way off GZ

Tie your shoe on a stump before you venture out to see the lake view.

Didn't stump us. Well away from edge near big Rock.

Checked and in order

??

Used recent pictures as it’s been moved from our first time find a couple of years ago

Good

Found but some 15 metres from the GZ above at 141 55.374 38 03.546. Clue agrees.

Found it

Found

??

Stunning location the lake really was a surprise walking over the top of the hill! Fairly predictable to find cache. Thanks!

Beautiful area. Great to see revegetation after the bushfires. And spotted 1 koala

Thanks for the find! GPS was a bit out...

I had to ignore my gps and then found the beauty TFTC

Such an amazing spot, couldn’t access any of the other caches in the area but glad to be able to tick this one off. Thanks!

Found

Yay! Found it

Direction were a bit off and had a hard time locating it, maybe due to the cloud cover. Very good placement and closure

Hiking nearby and had to find this one.

We found this one two weeks and forgot to log it. Thanks

Found by hall of fame
TFTC

Found and what a beautiful place, first trip away after lockdown. Thank you.

What a view. Tftc

Found awhile back but just found my paper with codes on it so I can finally log. Log book was signed with date found. TFTC this was found roughly 20metres from coordinates.

Op weg van de Grampions naar Port Fairy deze cache gezocht, maar niet gevonden.

Antother great day in Australia. Visiting the Budj Bim Nationalpark and drive to Portland.
Today we saw our first Koala.

Found after reading the log on a nice warm day.
TFTC

Tricky to find follow the hint

Confirmed temporary cache and this is now the replacement.

Found in excellent condition in the temporary location. Very kind of last cacher to do the maintenance. TFTC Marly8120. Found 13/10/19 2:47 pm. Cache 1788 for us.
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Found and logged using the Cachly app for iPhone.

Found in the temp location all intack and safe! TFTC!!!

Temp coords:
S38 03.536
E141 55.353
Hint: stump

We had a few days camped nearby, so headed here for a look. Found nothing, so contacted the CO as last few cachers have dnfd it. We offered to put a replacement cache here till maintenance could be done.
No bisons in our cache bag, only a small sistema. No room at GZ to put it, so it has been placed a short distance away.

TFTC Unfortunately after a good look around we didn’t find the cache this time.

Alas no joy in finding this one. Didn’t go outside the barriers or disturbed vegetation.

Was unable to find it this time. Hopefully it was t attached by a cable tie, as, if it wS, it may have been muffled - empty cable tie found at GZ. TFTC

Great views TFTC

Very trickey but found it

Good one. Took a bit of hunting. Thanks for the fun

Cache has been replaced with new cache and waterproof log

Cache has been replaced with a new cache and new waterproof log.

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###**CACHE OWNER ACTION REQUIRED PLEASE**###

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I've noticed this cache is carrying a maintenance log which really does need to be addressed by the cache owner.

The guidelines indicated that regular visits to check on the cache, as well as prompt attention to any logs that indicate there is a problem, are part of the [**cache owners responsibilities.**](https://www.geocaching.com/play/guidelines#listingmaintenance) If you can't attend to the issue promptly, then you need to [**Disable it**](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) by 16th August,** 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:

- Repair and/or Replace your cache or do whatever else is needed, post an [**Owner Maintenance log**](http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=404) 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 don't plan on fixing it up then please [**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.

- 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 (by 16th August). Be sure to indicate the actual date that you expect to have it fixed so that everyone knows you are on top of it.

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, it is likely that I will unfortunately have to 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 advice/instructions posted above.

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Great spot. Tftc

Couldn't find

Check what size the geocache is first

Found with @Kimmadimsimma. The co-ordinates were a little off but we eventually had the cache in hand

Took a little while to find but eventually found it with mellybeans_. TFTC great spot!

Found with family, unfortunately the lid from container appears to be missing.

Lid appears to to be missing from the container. Front side of log filled.

Found after exploring the nearby cave with the kids. Quick find but could not find the lid of cache.

Found with swampgum and soxfox42, followed by a delightful picnic. We love this area. TFTC.

TFTC. This is only 7km from our home, so nice to have a close geocache! Always a beuatiful spot

Finally found it. One more look always worth it

Thank you - forgot pen but found it

Sooo tricky for a first timer. But glad we persisted.

This one had us stumped!! Coords had us off in the trees. Decided that we would have to log this as a DNF and were about to leave. One last feel around had the cache in hand. Beautiful spot. TFTC.

What a magnificent spot. TFTC

After the lake walk morning tea and a quick find.
STL
TFTC

Found while enjoying a lovely day out with some muggle family for New Year, we stopped here for a picnic, and even though it was New Years day it was quiet, we waited for one group to leave and headed off to make the find, log retrieved, signed and replaced as found, thanks for giving us another reason to stop here, thanks for the cache and the fun.

After completing the nearby EC, the original plan was to wander down the Lava Canal to the Natural Bridge, then back via the road, grabbing this one before heading off. Sadly, the Lava Canal trail is closed, so we changed plans, did the crater circuit and enjoyed lunch at the lookout instead. Coords were good and a quick find was made.

Being midweek, there were no muggles at all and we had this amazing place to ourselves.

Thanks for the cache South-West !

A quick find...
I would love to say it was a great view, but alas the moonless night failed me!
TNLNSL
Thanks

TFTC!!

Thanks for bringing us to this beautiful view.

We had been out exploring caves in the area today and happy to grab one more cache on our way back to Port Fairy.

TFTC

TFTC

Love this place! TFTC

Took a bit of brain puzzling but we found it