Sea Change Portland, Victoria, Australia
By
Marly8120 on 14-May-15. Waypoint GC5VGYT
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Logs
**Cache Archived**
Unfortunately, steps have not been taken to address the issue/s associated with this placement, as per the maintenance expectations in the Guidelines.
As explained in previous logs, the cache is now being de-listed (Archived) as abandoned. 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 a Reviewer regarding this cache, please send an email via the profile - [**Bunjil**,](https://coord.info/PR9GZ0K) and quote the Cache Name and GC Identification Code.
Unfortunately, steps have not been taken to address the issue/s associated with this placement, as per the maintenance expectations in the Guidelines.
As explained in previous logs, the cache is now being de-listed (Archived) as abandoned. 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 a Reviewer regarding this cache, please send an email via the profile - [**Bunjil**,](https://coord.info/PR9GZ0K) and quote the Cache Name and GC Identification Code.
### **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]
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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]
Wangaratta Mega
Day Seven: Portland to home.
A quick last find in Portland before hitting the road. I found what is left of the cache - a zip tie and half of a bison - and didn’t have with me what is needed to make amends. Maintenance note added.
Thanks for the hide South-West.
Day Seven: Portland to home.
A quick last find in Portland before hitting the road. I found what is left of the cache - a zip tie and half of a bison - and didn’t have with me what is needed to make amends. Maintenance note added.
Thanks for the hide South-West.
TFTC! Was worried it might have been gone after reading previous comments but it’s here
As per de ja vu comments. Thankyou for bringing me to this place and the adventure.
A winters day with four seasons. Cheers
A winters day with four seasons. Cheers
Lovely clear skies and gusty winds determined our sight seeing in the area today.
We enjoyed visiting the local points of interest and learn more about the local history with some short walks.
We found half of your cache today and unfortunately there was no waterproof log in sight. We have taken a photo to send co if required.
Thank you for your cache and adding to our road trip memories.
We enjoyed visiting the local points of interest and learn more about the local history with some short walks.
We found half of your cache today and unfortunately there was no waterproof log in sight. We have taken a photo to send co if required.
Thank you for your cache and adding to our road trip memories.
In Portland for work ... have to head back to Melbourne for Lockdown 6.0 ... grabbing a few caches before 8pm ... found it but the body of the container is missing. Sending you a photo.
Omegaman1971
In the area for work for a few days, actually going home sooner due to the 4th lockdown.
But had sometime for caching before hitting the road.
This was one the caches I did whilst here, cheers for the cache Marly8120
Find number 8615 on 27 May 2021
In the area for work for a few days, actually going home sooner due to the 4th lockdown.
But had sometime for caching before hitting the road.
This was one the caches I did whilst here, cheers for the cache Marly8120
Find number 8615 on 27 May 2021
First day getting back into geocaching after 5 years, looked for 4 today, 2 not found, found one we've done before & lastly found this new one. Good hide.
Found, although the old cage lid threw me off, at first I thought it was still missing but thanks to previous comments I looked deeper and found new cache - nice spot
#490! TFTC! A little harder to find after dark but we got there in the end! NicandPaul!
Clocks changed, so I’m up early this morning, 5.30am (really 6.30am), early coffee and a few finds before sunrise. Found the lid to this one, missing the main cache and log
A quick find. However the find was the top end of a bison. I LWE replaced with a shiny new tube in the same spot. Hope you don’t mind. !! Nice old bridge and views
Thanks South-West and clear skies from TeamAstro. ️ Cache the planet!
Thanks South-West and clear skies from TeamAstro. ️ Cache the planet!
Marshall’s Geelong found this cache today,
As everyone else said only the lid is there. Rest of cache is missing. Have a photo if you need.
TFTC
As everyone else said only the lid is there. Rest of cache is missing. Have a photo if you need.
TFTC
Part of cache missing.
Unable to locate major portion of cache.
No paper to write on to log a find either.
Unable to locate major portion of cache.
No paper to write on to log a find either.
Found with Boo09, Neisha07 & Chan02 on a family trip to Portland.
A nice quick find after our dinner. TFTC
A nice quick find after our dinner. TFTC
Found at 10:34 AM GAFF1.
Another beautiful day for getting out and caching with fantastic views from this spot.
Thanks South-West.
Feedback: Cache size is a micro and not a "?"
Another beautiful day for getting out and caching with fantastic views from this spot.
Thanks South-West.
Feedback: Cache size is a micro and not a "?"
The little tram is so cute. I might go for a ride in it. I ride on its big cousins in Melbourne frequently. Found the cache quickly and easily.
Down this way for a few days away before heading back to work. We set up camp and went out to explore. First cache of the day was this one. Tftc
After setting up camp we headed out to explore and cache. I’m surprised there aren’t many people around. Tftc
When I found this one, I thought it had been muggled because I could only find a lid, until closer inspection found another container. Cigc. Tftc
Out for a short bike ride and we saw this cache. Found nice and quickly, and was able to sign and replace without being spotted. Tftc 
Stopped in Portland for a bit of lunch then parked to admire the view, had to pick this cache up as it was nearby
A quick find was made
TFTC
A quick find was made
TFTC
In the middle of a roadtrip along the GOR from East Melbourne. Thanks for this find, what a lovely spot!
Quick find here. As others have stated container needs replacing. Many thanks for the cache.
