Caching in Eastfield Park Croydon, Victoria, Australia
By lukie1987 on 30-Jun-15. Waypoint GC5YFDG

Unfortunately there has not been a response (or regular update) from the cache owner within the period requested and, as per the original advice, this 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.

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.

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Hi there LSJExplore,

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 are not mind readers (unfortunately), so without your note on the cache page explaining that the site works are on-going, you have been in hospital, the area is in flood, or some other reason that has prevented attending to the cache, they can't tell what is going on.
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 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]

Finally doing some caching with day1976, the last lot of caching for the year. As I only had an afternoon free, we kept the caching fairly local to my area.
We walked along from the oval and found we had to go around further to get in. We were unable to sign the logbook, it's totally stuffed. If anyone has spare paper to replace, that would be helpful. I have a photo of the cache if evidence of the find is needed.

This cache was found on an enjoyable day caching with ilukaperi. It would be our last caching day for 2022. Hope to have many more in 2023. Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache. Sorry for the generic log.

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Having now found it, there was ABSOLUTELY no way I was gonna find that when I visited in the middle of Winter.

Took me all of 3 seconds to find, but sadly I couldn't drop off my TB.

This geocacher reported that the logbook is full.

Staying at the hotel near and had a bit of a wandering around the area

Log signed

Tftc

I had been going to this dog park regularly for weeks with my young geoGroodle, but hadn't thought to look whether there might be caches in the vicinity (I didn't really get a chance to cache when he was younger, couldn't go far and would just keep trying to chew up the cache). I certainly wasn't expecting one right in the dog park where I had walked past it multiple times without having any idea it was there!
The first couple of visits since learning there was a cache here didn't afford any opportunity to search - just too busy. But one day we stopped by late on a day when the weather was pretty lousy and found ourselves alone for a little while. Just the perfect opportunity for a quick search and a straightforward find. TFTC

There was only one gentleman here and he was on for a chat. What I did find interesting was he never asked me where my dog was, lol. Thanks for the cache.

Reasonably quick find on an outing with geodog! TFTC

The difficulty rating and no hint had us thinking this would be a tricky find. Turns out the cache had been staring us in the face the whole time! Thanks lukie1987

Off on a day out on the bike as it’s been a while since I been Geocaching, it’s a lovely day so looking forward to lots more.

Got me stuck because I was looking at the fence safe to say it’s not at the fence anyway thanks for the cache

Spent a good half hour here in the rain because it seems to be the only time you can try to look for this cache if you don't have a dog. Unfortunately the half hour did not give any results and after the rain stopped people started showing up with their dogs so I had to leave. Been trying to get this cache for over a month now but it's impossible if you don't have a dog it seems. And the lack of hint doesn't make it any easier will try again next time it rains

Watch out for dog poo... Not many people around the dog park when we were there. Nice quick find with seagul_lad and my son. TFTC.

Lovely to be surrounded by dogs while finding this gc, the cashed needs a little mateince with the log being soggy, our geo pup would have loved this park, have to bring her next time. Tftc!

Been back here twice previously.. both times at night, today in the daylight and brought my sisters little boxer for an adventure, and unsuspecting decoy. TFTC.

Well how about that…

After way too many attempts this hide was found today. How did I miss that???? I reckon I was all over it.

I now know I as in the right spot all this time but just needed the right conditions to flush this one out.

Luckily I had a decoy while I searched.

Memo to myself... and anybody else interested: 5:00pm on a Friday afternoon is a **most unsuitable time** to come looking for this cache. It may be a bit of an exaggeration to say there was "hundreds of muggles there with their dogs off-lead" but there were far too many to do anything other than keep on walking!

Found it TFTC

Do look down Plenty of dog poo here. Needs attention bit wet! Log all but gone still great little find with lots of people around and friendly dogs..

To say I was annoyed at not finding this one is an understatement.

I spent a good twenty minutes searching and an equal amount scouring the logs (all the way back to the first one).

If the cache is there, hidden among the deflated balls, fencing and leaf litter I will never find it.

I headed out early on a cold drizzly public holiday morning to find a few local caches.
First stop here, to avenge the previous DNFs.
No muggles or hounds today, so went around in circles undisturbed for a bit until I noticed something I'd not seen before. By the light of my head torch, I identified the very cunning hide, and with my trusty multitool that I always carry, soon had it open.
Very pleased to he able to sign this one finally. Log in good condition.
TFTC lukie1987

Tried to find whilst finding the nearby ad lab stage
Rode my bike around the park n found all but one
Cool spot - got to pat some cute doggos
TFTC

Chrissy and Grace G3
Don't look down

A overcast Tuesday, a calendar hole and a need to cycle out of the rain!

This was the third for the day, but I‘ve been here before - 2 DNFs in fact. But sometimes it’s all in your attitude - the winning attitude!

I was going to stay calm and focussed!

As I rode up, I could see a number of dog owners and their dogs at play. This was not going to deter me!

“Hi there, looks a bit strange coming in here without a dog - I‘m looking for a geocache that was placed here before there was a dog park“

After having a good chat about how this space wasn’t even supposed to be a dog park, how it immediately became a mud pit, how council then covered it in rocks that caused the dogs to leave limping, that there was a big boggy section for ages along the fence, that the screen to the horses isn‘t high enough and upsets both dog owners and jockeys, and ultimately what this geocaching game was all about…I was left to my own devices to go a-hunting.

After a few laps of an area in which I tried unsuccessfully to a look at an innocuous object, I suddenly realised that the terrain rating was pointing a great fat finger right at it.

And soon, with a bit of effort, the cache was found.

Love it when a blue frowny turns to yellow smiley!

TFTC

Hi

I came by a few days ago to see if I could find this one, but it was muggle and hound central.
This morning I had the park almost to myself, but couldn't locate the cache.

I had heard about this cache from a geo buddy, but even with knowing what I was looking for, I still could not find this chap. I will return.

This is a challenging but great find. Took us 15min go find. The container and log book is a bit wet and might need attention. But still a great find TFTC.

One dog jumped on daughter and scratched her face while I’m focusing on searching in the bush. She was scared so we left. Just be careful if you are going with little kids

**Enabling cache.**
Whilst the CO has not responded to an Email request (31/May/2021), the DR of 3.0 may not adequately reflect the difficulty in locating this cache.

As such, the cache is being enabled. Any future issues with this cache and the reviewer may not be as flexible next time.

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Disabled - pending CO response to my email enquiry . . . . . . . . . .

Too many dogs and muggles today so no luck for me.

Stepped in a doggy land mine . Lots of muggles out today. I wish there was a clue.

This cache is a work in progress that’s for sure! Will be back for a second look another day

#855
I really didn’t have high hopes of finding this cache with many past DNFs here before. After dropping kids off at school, The Welder suggested, with coffee in hand, cache time! He had found this one many years ago before the dog park was here. Initially we did a lap and walked behind in the scrub. Despite not having a dog, I ended up looking dirty enough that I fitted in. I just give credit to The Welder for helping me with this sneaky hide. Thanks for the cache. A favourite from me.

To many dogs and not enough time will get this one another time!

Got to GZ but no joy today.
Too many dog poops to explore any more.
Glad to DNF. Ha

Nice and early for my meeting at 9, I was walking here and remembered this cache. I've never seen this place empty of dogs but this morning it was. I seized the opportunity with 10 minutes to search before my meeing. Unfortunately I didn't find it.

Nothing short of brilliant this camo!️
I arrived at this park early with a groan!...and twice I had to overcome my fear of dogs...especially dogs off leashes.
Just my luck this one was situated in a dog off the leash park.
The first visit and one look at the ferocious looking dog had me retreating and going on to do the Dorset golf course caches first, in the hope that smaller mutts only would be in the park when I returned later today
And return I did...I took a deep breathe in into the arena I went.
I searched and searched to no avail...my gps seemed to take me back to a particular spot but I could see nothing out of the ordinary.
Searching through past logs weren’t helping because many hadn’t found it...there was one that gave me a little hint that I should be looking for something unusual...so I focussed on that.
More dogs entered...one bounded over and leapt up on me!...The owner called it away and I resumed the search. It was getting late and I was ready to give up...
And all of a wonderful sudden!!....
What’s that?!...THAT sort of looks unusual.
AHAAAAAAA!
What a brilliant hide!
And I’m so proud of myself.. as some legendary names had taken 2 or 3 trips back to find it.
So I’m feeling pretty good.
Thanks for a very awesome hide lukie1987.
Bravo!
A definite favourite from me!

Couldn't find it and had to stop when other people came with their dogs to the dog park

No luck, again

I've visited the GZ before, but without a four legged friend I feared I looked suppicious.
Today, just after a rain shower there was only one canine at the western end of the park.
The GPS in my new phone was close to the mark and I saw something I wouldn't have expected here.
I was back in the car within 5 minutes of arriving before the rain started again.
Thanks for a very interesting cache lukie1987.

Wow. Tough. 30 min. Log book a little damp.

Had a look around but it was too cold to keep looking

No luck after searching around for 20 minutes or more

Out with xambo4u, we had a short day, but managed to cross a few off the list.
This was my second visit, but thanks to my Geo-buddy who had found it before the dog area was made, I had help to find it. A very difficult cache, but very clever, glad to have it turned into a smile . Loved watching the dogs free play. Thanks lukie1987

Yay

Nay

I looked and found a pic of wher it is but it’s gone

Didn’t find

Dnf

Another day, another blue frowny!

Drove past in the daylight but there was too much doggy activity at GZ.

Returned after dark and had a good look by torchlight only to find evidence of doggy activity in abundance! Even scored some on my shoe which I only discovered once I got home - eeeew! Some dog owners are just plain annoying

I think I’ll give this one a bit of a rest for now.

Had two goes tonight, the first in the light amongst many dogs, the second in the dark amongst the raindrops.

Will need a third approach!

Too many muggles had to give up and come back another day

Despite several dogs and owners, we spent quite a bit of time here with no luck. Feeling a little uncomfortable, we left, hoping to return when it was quieter.

2nd attempt at this one - last time the place was crawling with fast-moving flea-bags! Tonight it was a relatively quick find, signed the log and dodged the poo on my way out. TFTC!

Out for a lovely morning walk with the family and geo pouch.... whilst the dog was running around i made the find. Wasnt where i was expecting it to be hidden. Definetly worthy of a favourite point for the effort put into the hide

Found it

Found it!!! Took awhile with lots of muggles around

Out today with Katnat2 helping newbie cooldude75 learn the ropes. Busy afternoon at the dog park but the kids gave us plenty of cover while we searched. Gave up after a while and sent the kids over to the playground whilst we looked over old logs for clues. Went back to gz and made the find straight away. Great hide. Tftc

Out today with Katnat2 helping newbie cooldude75 learn the ropes. Busy afternoon at the dog park but the kids gave us plenty of cover while we searched. Gave up after a while and sent the kids over to the playground whilst we looked over old logs for clues. Went back to gz and made the find straight away. Great hide. Tftc

Sheldea and cd75 searched for ages, even gave up. So I handed the baby over and went to look with fresh eyes. Boys were talking me through where they’d looked when sheldea walked back from a different direction and spotted it straight away.
Very nice hide!

Too good for me today

Couldn’t find it

Found it second time it was hard to get into but great find

Some muggles in the dog park

Oh , no there are a few dogs with their muggle owners hanging around . will have to hire a dog and come back.

Down with the dog, whip out the phone, guess what? Standing right on top of it! Number 150! Tftc

omg found it!! walked back have another look then found it. Very great location!!! great hide.

Today's weather was bit cold and cloudy in the morning, the sunny finally came up later in the afternoon. Headed out for a hunt day in Bayswater/Croydon area with crank1 & everlasting. Enjoyed watching the dogs. I have been there few times, never thought about the cache until now. Thanks lukie1987 for bringing us here.

Headed out to Croydon and Bayswater with pwala and Everlasting.
found it but not there so send to let CO know about this. Everlasting replaced one. Excellent one. fav from me
Thanks lukie1987

Accompanied with pwala and crank1 At Bayswater/Croydon area, enjoyed wander this area - the weather too cold for me. It was good fun day. [^][^][^] sorry about copy/paste.

Temporary the big bison until the CO maintenance

Thanks lukie1987 for organising the cache and hunt.

Not sure. We spotted two object - no idea which one due to no lo g sheet... more easy if you add the hint. Hope not on the ground which dogs will took away...

Found it but no log in it ! Took me 4 times and I just couldn't open it so I didn't think that was it!

Would have bet my pension that I had the cache in hand, but lifted the lid and the area was empty. Will return another day when the area is less active. Was worthwhile just to observe the dogs in play. TFTC that I didn't find today.

Nice use of camouflage!! Luckily no one around today.... too cold and wet I think..... must admit I felt a bit strange being in a dog park with no dog TFTC

Found this one out in the open in the bush near amongst the dogs in the dog park .. phoned a friend and put it back where it belonged after some hasty excavation..

Found it, but be careful Dogs are everywhere and so is their poo

Originally dismissed by Geokid. Took us a little bit to find but we got there in the end. Very clever! Thank you.

Nice one Lukie1987! Lots of lovely kisses from da puppies. TFTC

Out for a spot of night caching while the geokids are being babysat. Jumped a few fences and hunted around for a few mins before finding something a little out of place. TFTC

Inaccessible at the moment

Great hide. Great camo. Thanks Lukie1987. Calling it quits for the day.

Awesome cache !!! Walking our dog with Erin and your cache bought us here )) TFTF

I had decided to take the geo-pooch for a walk around Eastfield Park and grab all the caches however about half way around he had decided that it was time to go home...and he wasn't budging.

This was the first cache I looked for an the last one that I found. After searching for too long when I first got to the park I decided that I would continue with some of the caches and return. During the walk I had an idea and when I got back to the GZ I checked out the idea. It was correct. TNLN. TFTC.

Good hide. Took me about 5 minutes but once I saw it I knew. A bit tricky to get into. Well done

Creative container, which had us twisting and turning for awhile but we found the cache! Tftc Lukie1987

Third time lucky! What a great cache! Glad I took the time to sit back and view the space as a whole. Thank you!

Awesome location tftc

Found it! For once both of us had time for a little stroll together so we choose the Eastfield reserve as a good enough place to pick up some new caches. Started with this one and found it really quickly, but we needed some special gear from the geotruck to make access...TFTC...

**# 16131** Found on our 2017 summer escape to Vic trip.
This evil hide took a fair while to locate amongst all the bush options.
Thankfully there were no muggles around today.
Thanks for the cache lukie1987,
***Roostaman***

One last cache for the day - for me at least as G' of GJMMelb had already found this one. We were hoping for a third-time lucky attempt at another nearby cache which was plagued by muggles in white so wandered down to pick this one up, hoping they'd pull up stumps before we got back... (Nope!...) This cache luckily wasn't too difficult as I spotted the hiding place quickly, having come across one or two of these in the past and it seeming to be somehow not quite right... TFTC

This took longer than it should. Great hiding spot. I needed geo buddy to give me a hand getting the cache out. Thanks for the hide

Surprised myself with such a quick find. Nice hide. Out with Cracka1

S4pphire had is spotted quick

Cache Guardians, scary buggers