Atkinson Adventures Atkinsons Dam, Queensland, Australia
By genyo on 05-Jul-15. Waypoint GC5YQTH

After the recent wet weather of the past two days, it was great to finally have a sunny day. Headed out to Atkinson Dam for a drive and to complete this cache.Quickly located the necessay info required to log this cache and forwarded my answers to the CO.TFTearthC. TBs Prado Owl ; The Great Leap Forward Geocoin ; International Geocaching Day 2024 Geocoin ; Bee Croc ; Rawhide ; RobS72 2000 Finds GC ; RobS72 Ammo Can Geocoin ; Forest Hill Ear Tag ; Iceland Geocoin ; and Kiwi Bird visited.Find # 2342.

Hi there! Thanks for the cache. We were camping for that weekend across the dam at the Boys' Brigade site and had a great time. Unfortunately the weather was a bit rainy all weekend, but still a nice stay.Answers sent via PM.

Staying in the caravan park nearby I thought we better get this one, since wed done it a year or so ago and Id forgotten to send through my answers. Sent to CO this afternoon. Thanks for the earthcache!

**Found Saturday 11-November-2023 at 15:26 Smiley #2295**Wow, I have slowly just been finding caches, signing logs, logging drafts and simply forgetting about these and never actually logging them. My sincerest apologies to the relevant CO's, especially if I found issues with them and didn't do anything about them.Unfortunately my drafts were also designed to jog my memory about the cache to assist with the logging process. Doesn't work when some of them are over 2 years old. Here comes some generic comments. Once again, I apologise Out on a very long and back and forth trip heading up towards Toogoolaha for a weekend away. Nice cruisey day at the dam.Cache logs are either stamped, signed with Rogersclan13 or just RC13 for space. Thanks for the cache **genyo** Rogersclan13

Away for a 4 day weekend starting on the Sunshine Coast across to Kilcoy, Coominya, Toowoomba, Bell, back to Toowoomba via Crows Nest and home through Warwick. Have a rather ambitious list as always so it will be a busy weekend. Came through this morning and gathered the info required and have sent my answers off.It was really busy here this morning with boats out on the water and people picnicking and swimming. TFTC

Found after hosting a local event lovely area and should host an event here TFTEC.

A friend was having a surprise milestone birthday party and a trip to Brisbane was required to attend.

After accidentally (on purpose), booking my flights a few days earlier, it was time to do some pre party caching around town.

After a late night last night, today was a little more laid back exploring some targeted caches around Brisbane and beyond.

A little explore of the area and the answers gathered. Answers submitted to CO.

Thanks genyo for adding this cache to the worldwide collection for us all to enjoy.

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Good adventure almost like a scavenger hunt

5 Apr 2023 GC5YQTH Atkinson Adventures

other earthcache 1.5/1.5



Completed with mackay_geocaching, answers sent to CO. TFTC



Geocaching with mackay_geocaching whilst on holidays. Travelling down from Mackay Qld through Rockhampton, Maryborough (JBF Mary Poppins GeoArt), Gympie, Wivenhoe Dam Kayaking caches, Toowoomba (SSE GeoArt) and Sunshine Coast. Doing as many as possible mystery caches, virtuals and earth caches and the assortment of traditionals. Checking out he local tourist items and got a Camel ride at Summer Land Camels Harrisville.



Thanks genyo for placing this cache for our enjoyment.



Checkout the GeoArts in Mackay,Qld Region, GEOCROC and FRESHWATER.







*Found with [Geooh GO](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiltal.geoohGO)*

Travelling today from Wivenhoe to Toowoomba with alphag_25 on holidays from Mackay and touring the countryside along the way and of course picking up caches. Thanks for bringing us on this detour, would never have found it otherwise. Answers sent to the CO

Out for some caches and a picnic at the lake.

Answers sent to the CO.

TFTC

On our way to Toowoomba we stopped in this area for some smileys.

We sent answers to CO.

TFTC genyo

I sent my answers couple of days to CO.

We enjoyed the views and Birdlife on the water.

Tftc genyo

Beautiful spot

A nice spot to dip the toes and look at the rocks.

Sandyofthesea and I took off from Perth, Western Australia at the start of April to travel more of Australia using geocaching as a guide to see the sights.

genyo, I found Atkinson Adventures today. Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache.

The water was warm. Plenty of booties around.

Morgo sent in the answers.

TFTeC

A great stop in the afternoon. The lake brought back memories of home.
Enjoyed a walk along the edge
Thank you for this earth cache
R

Tftc genyo, water level was very high, observations were taken 60m from GZ. Hope that the answers sent through are ok
Thanks for bringing us here

Answers sent. Nice place to visit enhanced by earthcache information. FP. TftEC.

It was a late start today, but I ultimately decided that this rare day of sunshine was to good to pass up… So heading west I did a loop that included Laidley, Atkinson Dam, Esk, Fernvale and finally Blacksoil…

It’s been almost two years since my last visit… I have a vivid memory of the water or lack thereof in the dam then… today though, it’s full and the watercraft are taking full advantage…

It was interesting to read about the formation of man made lakes…

Thanks for bringing me back again…

Answers submitted…

Today at a Baby Shower for my cousin, pretty much at GZ. I waited patiently until the end to go off and play in the foreshore. This dam has never been so full. I water skiied here about 20 years ago. Then there was a period of time where it was completely empty. That was so sad. Now, however, it has recovered fully and people were very much enjoying it for water sports today. I have never really thought about why the water doesn't sink through to underground so thank you for bringing that to my attention.

Interesting that a log from just 2 months ago comments on the need for water in this dam. Yet now it is FULL.

Love finding out about an area. Could really do with some rain to fill the dam.
TFTC

I drove right up to GZ and jumped out for a quick play in the dirt. The water was 100m away. Thanks for the cache

I started my road trip out to Cunnamulla with a planned detour driving caching day out around Minden, Marburg, and then north picking up old caches and a few as I passed. Then travelled up to Esk and the across the divide finish up in Highfields for the night where I will start tomorrow.

Some absolute crackers of caches and views, some easy grabs and then there was the ones I suffered from cache blindness. Thank you to all the CO’s for the cache hides.

My next for the day, a quick find, I signed the log and replaced as found all good with this one.

Wow there is so little water in this dam now. I remember coming out here as a kid, you can see where the water use to be but now you need a taxi ride to get to the water’s edge, amazing.

After 4 days lock down we were free to get out and about so i suggested to my husband we take a picnic out here and find a few caches on the way. Firstly we found a cache nearby and then came here to answer the questions. There were a couple of people also having a picnic here. answered the questions as best as we could. Great place for a picnic. Thankyou for taking me here and for this nice earth cache.

I remember coming to this dam years ago when you could actually put boats in the water. Very different now. Answers sent. Tftc genyo

Haven't received a response. So I am logging the find. TFTC.

Visited the dam today for the Earth Cache and the EC souvenir. Terribly dry and low water level.
Answers sent to the CO.. Thanks for the EC.

Found. Blue Bear find. Message sent to owner.

A lovely drive through the BVRT, dropped in here on the way through. Could be a lovely spot after rain . Great camping nearby too. Thanks for bringing us here.

Found with Trow&Co. low water but nice and quiet. TFTC.

Thanks for this dam is very low at present can't Ito the edge of dam as it is fenced off

TFTC
Fun hunt for the kids.

Completed question on 02/05/20, forgot to log, dam is still quite empty unfortunately

Thank you for this Earthcache. No water here today. A desperate looking place at the moment.

Tftc

Answers have been sent to CO.
Have been out here a few times now - when the dam was completely dry and low like this.
Beware the flies!!

TFTEC

Another earth cache I forgot to log. Sent answers a year ago, actually visited the spot on 7 Jan. Oh well. Smiley now. Tftc genyo

Logging cache after sending answers to c.o
Ashame our countryside is so dry
No doubt the farmers are noticing as are those who would have enjoyed water sports here
Tftc

Out this way before attending the Event at Esk. Arrived at GZ. Checked the area out before answering the questions which I have submitted to CO. Hope to see more rain in this area to see the dam level higher. TFTEC genyo

Answers sent to CO.
Lovely day to visit the lake but the water level is certainly down - hope it fills up soon.
Thanks for the earthcache genyo.

Found 4.3.2019 with Muriel G and answers sent. As yet no response from CO.

Found 4.3.2019 and answers sent. As yet no response from CO.

Answers being sent

Lovely place and it was fun to learn something

TFTC

Well this is my second attempt at this EC. Not sure what happens but my answers and log are drifting somewhere in cyber space. Answers sent thanks for the EC

Quickly stopped here on the way past.

TFTEC

Georode

Out for a walk and collect a few caches while working in the area today. Answers sent tftc nice and peaceful area

A selfie

Have sent answers to CO but I am hoping this will count towards my Planetary Pursuit checklist, so I am logging it now.

Visited the lake with TheWilkinsGang for our monthly spelling challenge (and for a country drive), sad to see the lake looking a little dry. Tftec and for the trip out from the suburbs

Visited this Earthcache on April 2 with JazJazzyJaz, and have sent answers off to CO.

We are enjoying exploring the local area and really enjoyed Atkinson dam Thanks for bringing us to this peaceful place
FP from us

Went to this earth cache, sent answers on the 3/1, have not had a reply from GO, will log this as found. Knowing some of the history of this dam and one of the main farmers that use the water I had to go to it. Thanks for bringing me here.

I think the dam might have a little more water in it from the storms over the past couple of weeks but it is still very low. thanks for bring us here, i did t even know this dam existed until now

I made my way down to Atkinson Dam today to collect the required info for an Earthcache and in the process acquire the souvenir as it is Earthcache Day (weekend!).

Wow, the dam water level is low. Now that I am home I have just googled it and have discovered the dam is at 5.4% as of today, 07/10/17. We have had a bit of rain recently but we will need a heck of a lot more to make a difference to the water level here! I guess it would make for good fishing, as the fish don't have as much water to hide in?

I was quite fascinated by the rocks here, learning something new, thanks. Not so fascinating were the eleventy-billion flies that didn't seem put off by the light rain at all!
Happy Earthcache Day / Weekend. Thanks for this Earthcache, genyo.

We had a great drive today through this area. The weather was a little cooler,with rain clouds threatening. The lake must look spectacular when it is full of water. At the moment, the shore line is quite low, and the boat ramp doesn't get close to the waters' edge. here's hoping that will change with some good rain over the summer.
we have attached a picture at GZ, and sent our answers to CO. Many thanks for heading us this way. A great spot,

Domsky

A bike ride around the area took me lakeside, lakeside, lakeside
Much study of the lake shore was undertaken,
with an angry magpie watching me every move from the nearby sign [:o]

Rocks studied,
I sent me message to the CO

TFTC.

Tftf

**# 17084** Found on the Qld leg of our 2017 winter escape trip.
A perfect warm Autumn day for a drive around while camped in the area.
Hardly any muggles around again and not much water at this part of the dam now.
Answers collected and sent to the CO.
Thanks for the earthcache genyo,
***Roostaman***

We came out here this morning especially to do this Earthcache, as I'm using it as the letter "A" qualifier in the April Challenge cache
I just need a letter "I" now and I'm done and dusted for the month [^]
A nice breeze was blowing across ground zero this morning, and the recent rains must have put a bit of water into this dam [?] Still looks nowhere near full though, but I guess the local farmers keep draining it for their crops I shall attach a pic I took from ground zero
I have sent my answers to the cache owner and logging this cache as per the guidelines
Thanks for the Earthcache genyo

I took a detour on my way to Esk to grab caches along this stretch of road. I have been to this lake several times while looking for birdlife in the area. Answers sent to CO. TFTC!

Found while staying at caravan park.

Answers have been sent to CO.

We were participating in a meetup group riding the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail with an overnight camp at Atkinson Dam. As there was some daylight left, Dora the Explorer! and I decided to grab some nearby caches prior to it getting dark.

After leaving the caravan park and climbing up the wall, we were quite surprised as to how far away the water was. The dam did not look inviting but I could imagine how good it would look if it was full of water.

Find #934

Thanks ***genyo*** for providing an Earth Cache in this area.

Out with Team Holden for the day to find a few caches in this area. Familiar with Atkinsons Dam but was surprised at the lack of water. Have seen it looking much fuller and used for water sports. Found GZ and fulfilled the requirements. Thanks Genyo for bringing me out here again. TFTC.

Up from South Australia for a few days and out caching with Scrappy Trucker enjoying the wonderful sights that SE QLD has to offer, sadly we are running out of time as we fly out in a couple of days.
Thanks to genyo for bringing us to this place. As a child I was taught it is good to learn something new each day. Today was one of those days.
Sad that the area has not been the success it should have been, still a nice place for a picnic with good facilities.

Cache #250 for me, GZ visited whilst in the area collecting a few caches whilst traveling from Ippy to Esk. Answers submitted & permission to log given.
Shame about the lack of water as this is a lovely spot for a day out.
Many thanks Genyo

We had been camping at Wivenhoe Dam for a few days & decided to take a day off & cache in the surrounding country side.
Not much water in the dam but we did have an enjoyable drive around the area.
Answers Sent
Thanks for placing this earth cache genyo

To some degree this Dam has been a failure, as is the norm there is very little water in the dam. TFTC.

LTF when I get the go-ahead of the CO

TFTC genyo

Last time I was here, this cache had not been published. This afternoon, I was in the area cleaning up a few caches that I had missed on previous trips to the general area, so decided to stop off and collect the answers. there is a lot less water in the dam than there was last time I was here. A lot less muggles around too. Thanks for bringing me here again. It really is quite pretty.

TFTC 2118# what a lovely park I bet it is full of campers at Christmas time shame the water is low had a great day caching in the area out and about with my Daughter and geo dogs miss millie and George

As my daughter lives nearby today we decided that we would head out and gather the info needed for this cache. Certainly a lot less water here then when we were here last. There is a sign up saying the dam is closed to all watercraft due to the lack of water. When we first returned to SEQld we were told that the dam was basically empty but with the recent rain a little more water has covered the bottom.

We have sent our answers to the cache owner, hope they are what are required.

Today we also choose to do a bit of a clean up around the entrance as it was quite yuk. We only carry a few plastic bags with us and we very quickly had them filled.
Thanks for bringing us back here.

Finally found the time to drive in to do this one. Drove down to the signs on the edge of the lake. No one else here at the moment except for the lawn mower person up near the first entry point. The lake would be less than a third full at the moment. I can remember coming here back in the early 1970's for a picnic after going to a nearby strawberry farm and picking my own and paying by the bucket for the fruit. The area is well maintained. Left the dam by the bottom entry. Answers to questions have been sent to the CO.
TFTEC genyo

Visited the Dam today and have sent my answers to the CO.
I enjoy visiting this area.
The Dam is very low in water level.
I gathered the answers and took some piccys which I will add soon.
Thanks for bringing me back to the Dam.
TFTEC Thanks genyo All good with this Earthcache

Out with Kestal this morning with one aim being to complete the current spell challenge. Arrived very early to very foggy conditions...we couldn't even see the water from GZ. Took some notes and we were on our way. Answers sent to CO by Kestal on the drive home after completing our hitlist for today. Thanks for the EC genyo.

It's the month of May and a challenge needs to be completed. I made plans with eskies5 to grab this one and then head off for a few others. A very early morning saw us arrive at the dam under a decent layer of fog and no water visible. At GZ we grabbed the needed answers and have emailed the CO. Thanks for bring us here genyo

We have been away awhile and were in the area today ,so took advantage to complete this one ,we love the way that the CO provides a easy to understand lesson ,Our answers have been sent to the CO

Enjoyed the stroll down to the waters edge. I was surprised ho low the dam is. We introduced Grandma64 to geocaching today and now have a new convert. It was a fun day of caching for all. Thanks for making us take a bit more notice of our environment. I have sent answers to genyo.

nice damm log

I had spent a few hours riding the BVRT with some friends, and on my "way home" I took a large detour to complete the Cat-A-Lyst series of caches, and stopped to grab this Earthcache on the way past. I enjoyed my short break at the lake's edge while I studied the rocks and considered my answers. I have sent an email to the CO. TFTEc, genyo.

Nice day for a little stroll through the park. TFTC You've been Bear'd

Some answers sent to the CO for this one.

I was quite surprised how low the dam was today. I am pretty sure that last time I was here I would have been mowed down by a speed boat standing in the spot I ended up in today to reach the water.

I enjoy earthcaches, even when I struggle a bit with the answers to the questions. Most CO's seem to be happy with a good attempt at an answer if you are not right. It is always good to learn something new too. [^]

Happy to be logging this with the permission of the CO today. had a great time here. The water level was really low but was just as much fun to get all the way to the edge. Felt like I was walking on the moon (artistic license here).

TFTEC genyo. had a blast

After completing the emu portion of the Coat of arms Geo art, I toured the Esk-Wivenhoe region picking up caches a selection of caches on the way back home .

I have never heard of this place and likely would never have visited if it wasn't for the caches placed here. The water level was very low, but there were still people down there mucking about with something or other.

Questions answered via email, learned something new as always. The info for this Earthcache was found after a short search, this one adds to our total of 2212 smilies and makes our 25th Earthcache . Thanks **genyo** for showing us this spot. Discover our trackable TGQNRV

My parents live nearby so I have visited the dam a few times over the past few years. The dam was very low this time and between the concrete boat ramp and the water there was quite a distance.

The area was deserted so I had plenty of time to wander down to the water and check out the geology stuff as well. I found some rocks and make some notes. I have sent the answers through via the Geocaching.com messaging service.

Thanks for the Earthcache genyo. This will be find number 2400 for me. Cheers!!

Great view:)

On my way out to the cat shelter near here and dropped in to Atkinson's Dam (as I always do, including once with the CO) on the way back out. This is a beautiful location and far enough off the track to be undiscovered by most day-trippers On a previous visit I spotted a koala up a tree!!!

The water levels are seriously low at the moment and watersports are embargoed, so do check with SEQ before bringing your boat out here. The cat shelter told me the cattle are wandering across the Dam (as they do) when the water is low. It's still a peaceful spot to sit under a tree and shoot the breeze

Answers sent to the CO and all good! A FAVE point for another reason to drop in to the lake, not that I need any encouragement, and for the science lesson. Clastic... who knew, eh?

TFT(E)C Genyo! Sweet!

I am on my way to Toogoolawah from Toowoomba and made a slight detour to find this Earthcache.
I found it a little different than most other earthcaches as it dealt with how man had used geology.
I used to come to this dam regularly to teach Scouts canoeing and Kayaking skills.
Thanks for the earth cache.

First one for the day. Have emailed co with info, although don't know if it's what was required. Hoping this will stay as a find.

Needed an earth cache for the souvenir and this was my closest not found. All my caching buddies were busy, so I jumped in the car and did the trip solo from toowoomba. Enjoyed the drive, belting out some songs (hey, no one could hear me!) and arrived to a near empty GZ. Last time I cached here, it was packed. Well I was in luck. I waddled down to the shore line and started my scientific investigations (ha!). All questions answered and sent to CO via message and email. I am hoping they are correct. I even took a photo of one of the rocks . Thanks for all the information on the dam, is great to always learn something new.

Logged with permission from CO.

A nice drive around the Lockyer Valley today grabbing a few finds. This was last for the trip and nice to finish on an Earth Cache. Got to GZ and checked out the jet ski action before getting down to business. Truth be told I've no idea if my answers are anywhere near correct, but I was there and had a crack at it. I'm no geologist that's for sure! I can recall visiting here years ago when the dam was almost empty, happily it's looking much better these days. Thanks for the EC genyo

**FTF** It is so peaceful and quiet here today - a great time and place to suss out an earthcache. Thanks for the challenge of being here today. Answers logged with photo and sent to CO. Found at 9.50am on 11th Jult 2015. TFTC.

A lovely time at the lake this arvo. Even tho the water level is quite low at present it didn't stop one powerboat owner from having some fun.
Thanks for all the info and your effort in setting up this cache. I doubt we'd have noticed these interesting rocks otherwise.
Logged with CO's permission.

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