Alexandras Crashpad Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia
By Brezie on 25-Oct-15. Waypoint GC65WF6

Unfortunately, I cannot see any information that indicates that steps have been taken to resolve the issue/s associated with this placement. Therefore as advised previously, the cache is being de-listed (Archived) to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.

The [**Geocache Maintenance guideline**](http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx#cachemaintenance) explains what needs to happen with a Disable cache.

Caches that have been archived for lack of maintenance will not be unarchived. This is explained in the Help Center article [**here**](http://support.groundspeak.com//index.php?pg=kb.page&id=70).

If you wish to contact me please send an email via my profile - [**Bunjil**,](https://coord.info/PR9GZ0K) and quote the cache name and GC number.

Now over 12 months since found and 6 weeks since message to CO and reviewer.

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

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I notice from one or more log entries that this cache would seem to be in need of some help - **there appears to be a need for owner intervention.**

Therefore, the cache is being temporarily disabling so as to stop it showing up on search lists and to give the owner an opportunity to check on the cache, and take whatever action is necessary.

The guidelines indicated that periodic 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) I cannot see any log that indicates a recent visit by the CO to this cache.

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 **28th September,** 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 28th September). 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 page, it is likely that I will unfortunately have to de-list (Archive) the cache 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.
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This geocacher reported that this geocache should be archived. A community volunteer reviewer has been notified.

No response to maintenance request from May. Time for this one to be archived. My apologies to all.

No luck here in the early morning. Searched all over, high and low, couldn’t produce the goods. This cache needs maintenance. Could the CO please confirm the cache’s status? Cheers. L’chaim!

This geocacher reported that the cache might be missing.

Back again with a etrex as well as a phone GPS. Both took me to the same feature but still no luck.

This cache is just 1.4km from home so today was the day to try for it. Dry and not too hot .
The phone GPS got me to within 2mtrs of GZ but searching all the features for 45mins gave no results. Even widened the search area didn't help.
Now I know how easy access is to GZ I'll be back soon with my new Garmin GPS.
Back home it's time to carefully read past logs for clues.
Even the boulderers who turned and knew about caching couldn't help.
As Arnie says "I'll be back".

Second time I've looked here but still no luck

found it with leonieh!

Beautiful spot for a walk within reach. Signed the log with Everlasting. She found it before me. Thanks.

Loved this area. Keep me young but phew! Signed with ozuk and thanks for the cache and hunt. Fav fron me.

Found it after a while of searching!

After being rescued by fire brigade at previous cache, we moved onto find this one. Amazing place that never new existed not far from home. As per previous logs we had already searched this spot. Log signed.

Just had an encounter with the fire brigade having to rescue us from our last find. Thought we would try this one and not get rescued. Looked in this spot previously and missed it. Checked again CIH!

Found a short cut track in from Renown Road and had the whole place to myself !

A very interesting area, wish I'd seen someone bouldering

Tftc

TFTC Thank you for going to the effort of hiding this cache. You have shown us a new place and have helped make geocaching an enjoyable activity. Great location and hide.

I decided to take a short walk in the woods this morning, enjoying the cool morning and all the birdlife. Quite a cacophony in the treetops. Since I noticed there was a pathtag in the cache, I picked it up to add to my tiny collection.

After abit searching we found it, keep searching its there.

TFTC

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Couldn’t find

Another episode of Good Times with Pete and Ris was made here on Periscope while finding this cache. Glad to turn my frown upside down. SL #3155 on streak day #1781 TFTC TB and pathtag dropped

Our overall plan was to go for a walk in the forest for the afternoon -- something easy and leisurely, perhaps with a cache or two thrown in. This area looked like a good combination of those two activities, so we set off to see the people practising their bouldering skills.

The bouldering here was a lot more challenging than in other places where I have observed people improving their techniques, or where I have given it a go. It's also the first time I have seen the crashpads these climbers use. The bouldering I am familiar with is usually done with a top rope on a short pitch. The only place I had seen crashpads was in a climbing gym on the bouldering section. Live and learn ...

It didn't take long for us to get to GZ. There was a large group of people just a little bit on, but we spotted a likely place to hide a cache just on the other side of where they were hanging out, so to speak. This place also matched the clue, so I went about trying to find a container.

Funny that, but look as I might, I just couldn't see anything. It seemed such a likely spot, and I checked this way and that, but saw nothing. We decided to check the surrounds to see whether there might be another likely hiding place, but there was nothing that made sense. So back to our original search location. Eventually, my wife asked whether I had checked all the potential spots. "Yes," said I, "but there doesn't seem to be anything". It was at that point that I finally spotted the little box. Methinks, it's really time that I get a new pair of specs because my near vision is not what it used to be. I wonder whether there are geocaching glasses yet; another armament in the tools of the trade?

Anyway, I retrieved the little container, added my name to the log book, and left my signature small wire dog. The everything went back where it belonged and we could proceed with our intended walk for the afternoon.

Lovely spot.

A fave from us as we are a bouldering family and love this site. Found by geodad doing the crouching tiger move while the kids went upstairs.

Had a good search but after a spider bit me and getting vertigo looking up inside a cave, I called it quits.

Drove out to the Hills area again, for the cache of the day. Parked as suggested and followed the, partly quite wet, track down to GZ. A couple of suspected locations were inspected, before the well hidden cache was found. Logged and replaced, and headed back home again.

The boulderers were out in force on this perfect late spring afternoon. Great hide!!!

SL TFTC Gets a favourite

3 September 2016 @ 2:35 PM

Log is signed as ADI aka AlphaDeltaIndigo
Geobuddy: pk1965 & JordsAu

Out with the boys and I was on the phone when they made the find. Id looked in the area but not done the crouching tiger move as work had kept me busy. Nice spot!

TFTC Brezie

I was not sure how the weather would be today (after yesterday's miserable conditions) with a forecast of rain in the morning. When I woke up I looked outside the window and, while it was blowing a gale, the sun was shining and things were looking up. Considering this good fortune, I decided to venture out west to an event over in Merrylands and take the opportunity to find some caches in the area while I was there. Morry9 messaged saying he was keen to join me, so he drove over and we headed off together. We headed towards Merrylands and arrived in the area early, so we had plenty of time to attempt a few caches before the event, and found 'Childhood Memories #3', 'Water Towers #08 - Greystanes', 'Childhood Memories #2', 'Prickles' and 'Please Release Me'. All were fairly straightforward finds.

We arrived at the '1st Anniversary of Caching' Event Cache right on time. I enjoyed chatting with the regulars and meeting some new cachers. During the event, we ducked over to find ‘Little Oasis’, ‘Pinaroo’ and ‘The Bird Avery’, which were all located in the Central Gardens. Congratulations to wraacie (and also to Gaming Caving) on reaching your first year anniversary of geocaching!

I had to drop morry9 back because he had something on later in the day but met up with AlphaDeltaIndigo and pk1965 soon thereafter to start the afternoon shift. We started in Epping for another crack at 'Only the Beginning'. A pair of undercover cops, who had been called to check on the bus stop by a concerned neighbour, had interrupted my first attempt at this cache. This time it proved to be a much easier find and it was a good feeling to have finally reached the end. We continued to Carlingford, so AlphaDeltaIndigo and pk1965 could find the old school ‘Sydney Geocache Relocated’ and, on the way out, we stopped by the Murray Farm Scout Hall next door to find 'Hunting on Haines'. Intrigued by the high difficulty and terrain rating, we wanted to check out ‘Catch 22 #Brawn’ next and were able to muscle our way to complete this challenging hide. We then spotted a group of caches in Bidjigal Reserve and spent some time walking around (and negotiating a tricky creek crossing) to find ‘Alexandras Crashpad', 'Ted's Toybox' and 'Shape Confusion'.

While in Bidjigal Reserve, we noticed a few new geocaches had recently been published. Being a fair way away, I was not entirely confident we could reach them in time but we kept an eye on them nevertheless. Once we made it back to the car, we decided to head over to Rhodes where to new caches were hopefully still waiting for us when we arrived. At 'Become a Rhodes Scholar Part 2.', we bumped into RangerD and JoPS87 (nice to meet you both) and we eventually spotted something out of place, to make a joint First To Find. We then walked over to 'Become a Rhodes Scholar Part 1' together for a much easier hunt and claimed our second joint First To Find of the evening.

Thanks For The Caches to the respective Cache Owners.

#1802

Cache 7 of 12 today
Caching with AlphaDeltaIndigo and JordsAu

A quick nice hike to GZ and with a quick find.

TFTC

Find #: 1,349
Companions: None
Muggles: None
Weather: Cold but sunny winter's day
Cache condition: Good

I had a long dentist appointment nearby, and needed to recover with some caches. I parked at the suggested spot and wandered down the path, exciting some dogs on the way. The path was slightly precarious at points, but I managed to get to GZ without visiting the creek enroute. It sure is an interesting spot! I circled around for a little bit before spotting a likely hiding spot, and a thorough look allowed me to get CIH. I signed the log, replaced the container, then headed back to the car. TFTC

Been a local here for a while and never new this location existed , Thanks for taking me to this great spot.

This cache took us a while to find but when we did it was amazing! Very clever hiding spot! TFTC!!!

Nice one ta!

A gloriously beautiful winter's day for a picnic lunch at Ted Horwood reserve. Decided to head in from the west side, down into the valley, over the creek and up the hill to GZ. It can't be that hard, can it?
Note to others: DO NOT ENTER FROM THE WEST SIDE... unless you are feeling adventurous, have shoes with good grip, are wearing long pants and are willing to become one with nature! We got there eventually and had a good giggle along the way. Once we arrived at GZ the location was soon sorted by the geokid. A great adventure Brezie, thanks.

Found it after a second time we found it

I didn't find this cache we looked with 5 PAIRS OF EYES and we looked for one hour still no find. I looked with Ladybuggirl123 lake272 kasper272. I will be back soon to get this one.

well that was a long look. with five pairs of eyes sadly no luck even after an hour and a half. looked in all the obvious places where everyone has been saying in the previous logs but still no luck. searched under, over and everywhere possible! ahhh that was a long itchy look. better luck next time and good luck to the next group that go looking

We looked for over an hour. The gps kept taking us to the rock in front of rock climbing wall. After reading earlier logs we kept going back to the first spot having no luck. Will have to return.

Great hide!

I had to perform some cache maintenance at a nearby cache so figured I'd pick up this cache that had appeared since my last visit. A cool little spot and an easy find.
TFTC

#476
Finishing off the Murri-Yanna cache loop having started at Mill Dr. and I had one more cache in my sights. Enjoyed the scramble up from the creek to GZ. I was initially interested in the wrong boulder where the difficulty level was too high, so I looked for nearby possibilities. With a little contortion, I spotted the cache and added my signature. Followed the trail out behind the houses and must have taken the wrong direction as I ended up on Barclay Rd, leaving a long walk to the car at the end of Mill Dr.
TFTC

Good trail from Larra Crew to GZ. Good cache for the kids and some great rock formations to jump around. TFTC

A nice rock scramble down to an area begging for a cache. I had the hint in mind when I spotted the hiding area at first, but I decided to have a look about a bit further before diving right in. Even then I didn't see it at first.
Thanks for the cache.

And here I was thinking it would be nice and easy!

Headed down from the sports ground, which was a huge mistake. No path to destination, so had to bush bash, almost died on cliff, but at least discovered a great rock formation... Really cool.

Crossed river and made my way to GZ.

Searched for a good 30 mins, focusing on one big rock in particular. Saw a great spot on another cliff but after searching couldn't find it.

Was about to give up. Read previous logs and figured I had best search the great spot again. Saw something out of place and boom, there it was. A very very tricky one! Scrapes on the arms now...

Going to take an easier way back.

Great spot for bouldering. A favourite point for this one. Thanks for the cache!

#2627 (1 of 2 today) (Streak day 253)

After success at last night's Coffee, Cakes and Conundrums event, and noting that the solved conundrum was unfound since last February, I decided to strike while the iron is hot and grab a newer cache while I was in the area.
Got both - HUZZAH!
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Parked close to this one and made my way along the track into the bush.

I was soon in the right area and started the search. Checked a likely spot but saw nothing. Checked a few other places and had a similar lack of success.
Hmm, there aren't that many possible hides.

So I checked the recent logs and one comment resonated. So I went back to the first spot I checked and looked a little more thoroughly - CIH!

Completed signing duties and replaced.
Now for the rest of today's adventure.

SLTNLN
TFTC

We came the looong way to get here. We rode our bikes from Aiken Rd, and then when the track got too patchy walked the last kilometre or so. Then to get up to GZ from the valley floor we had to do some bouldering already with the route we took!

Once there I didn't find it at first so read some logs. When I read that Yurt would have chosen the same place I figured I was in the right place. But some sort of wasp was buzzing around so I had to go in and out a few times before he would leave me alone. Eventually found the little container - nice hide.

After signing my son had a go on many of the routes. He loves this activity so this was an exceptional find for us. I will upload some photos soon. Without a crashpad we couldn't take too many risks but once we invest in this we will be back for more.

And we will take the quick route!

TFTC! Favourite point when we get one

Photos added.

I eventually crammed myself in and found the well hidden cache. The hint was not at all helpful...

After my long search and find at Brains, I parked where previous cachers mentioned and made a quick trip into the bush and to GZ. Got there, and the first place I looked revealed the cache. OMG, I couldn't believe it. I thought this was going to be tough when I read the logs. I SL and left getting back to the car in I think under 8 mins total. Nice and easy. WHEW. TFTC.

A lovely little all once we got the right track. Then I was made to do the dirty work and make the find. That's what kids are for!?!

TFTC.

This came up a couple of weeks ago and was the only cache within 12km of home I had until today when the new Dence Park cache at Epping was published. Thought I'd clean them both up together so after 2TF there I came to Larra Cres and doing the opposite of Martin Cousins I soon found a track that took me straight to GZ in a few minutes. Phone pointed to one area and I searched around with the hint not really helping me. I saw the chalk on the rock faces and wonder how much good a crashpad would do here. Stepped back a bit to one area and looking in I thought "this is where I'd put it". Got in a good position and just spotted it. Retrieved and signed then replaced it so the next finder still has a chance but will have to look well. Great hide.

There's a similar area at Lindfield which has been used for this sort of climbing for more than 40 years. There was even a cache there at one stage. On my way back out I was near the houses when a bloke came down the path with a large mattress on his back. Had I not known the history of this place I would have wondered what he was doing with it.

Thanks!

Gee, I know how to take the long way in!
Parked opposite the laneway at Celtrucal's waypoint and proceeded to take the right hand trail that lead away from the hide, expecting the trail to bend, which it didn't.
Cross country to where I should have met the proper intended trail which again wasn't forthcoming. I then followed the shelf line of the small escarpment along the bottom until I met where I needed to be, man, that was hard.
A couple of young lasses were climbing the boulder in which I assumed were geocachers but hadn't heard of the sport.
I clambered up, down around and after 25mins and about to DNF, I had another look in a spot I browsed over before and CIH. If only I looked there properly on the first time, thanks for showing me this beautiful area Brezie

OK I admit to having a bit of insider knowledge on this one having been in the area with Brezie when he was looking for somewhere to place this one. So I knew where to park & what level to aim for.

The place was full of boulderers the last time, but today I had the place to myself apart from some very noisy cockatoos! Gorgeous area with lots of lizards and great rock formations. Cache looking good.

Best place to park is Larra Cres & go down the path between houses 4 & 6. (S33 45.769 E151 00.720)

Deserves a favourite point for taking me to such a great area. TFTC.



This entry was edited by celtical on Monday, 09 November 2015 at 02:17:20 UTC.

Published

Parking WP needs coordinates that aren't the same as GZ's!

6/11/15. 1:05 PM. Cache #3178. Streak day #502.
1st of 2 for the day - North Rocks & Kellyville.
**FTF** #133 (joint, with craziefour).

Late yesterday, the cache that had been my closest unfound to home for several months ("1948 FORDSON MAJOR" 10.1km) was finally archived. The new title holder ("Evil Nemesis #1"; 12km) was briefly usurped by this one today.

I was just about to head out the door to get a cache in Kellyville when a couple of new emails came in. One's in Quaker's Hill; the other's in North Rocks - much closer, so decided to go for that one. I also decided to save time by staying in thongs instead of grabbing more sensible shoes - not the best idea for this one in hindsight. I looked at the parking WP - that won't work! - and got a spot just around the corner in Mill Dr. Walked around to Renown Rd and clambered up to the level of the last house. From here, GZ was less than 150m away, and from the satellite photo it looked like there was a bit of a track.

Well, sort of. There were tiny bits that seemed trackish, but most of the way over was a loose bushbash and some rockhopping. Then some careful clambering down (yes, still in thongs) to get to the right level. No sign of anyone so I start looking. The hint sort of makes sense, but I'm still wondering how to work it in as a crashpad. I looked in several places, but the signal most of the time wanted me near a larger rock that was jutting up away from the rock climbers' wall.

I circled that rock and looked under all its crannies. Nada. The signal most strongly wanted me on top of this thing, so off came the thongs and up I clambered. Hmm, more like T4 and not for kids. And no cache here. I was sitting on top of the rock when craziefour approached from below, so I called out. I hopped off the rock and we joined forces; the signal was now more consistently keeping us uphill from my rock, back towards the rock climbers' wall. C4 gets into one area that I had checked and boom! Proves that 4 eyes are better than 2. Opens up and the log was empty - my 5th FTF for the month. We returned the way I had come (much easier than from C4's direction), so I gave C4 a lift back to his car. Then off I went to get "Where's the bus?" TFTC; fave point.
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This entry was edited by Kid Ron Satan on Friday, 06 November 2015 at 04:48:10 UTC.

WOOHOO - FTF! Turned this T2.5 into a T4.5 (literally) by approaching from the wrong side (LOL). Parked in the car park opposite Bidjiwong Community Nursery & made my way on foot through the fields, bush & rock formations - once I'd jumped/climbed/slipped down, there was no going back (nearly saw my life flash before me once or twice). Then I had to cross the creek by boulder-hopping & then climbed up the hill on the other side. As I approached GZ huffing & puffing I heard "That's another way to get here!" It was Kid Ron Satan who was already at GZ searching, but nothing yet! I systematically started searching the area & ended up making the find in a spot he'd previously checked. Signed first @ 1:05pm with KRS next as joint FTF. Followed him out to his car & he gave me a lift back to my geomobile - thanks heaps! Also scored a new PAF out of this Indiana Jones misadventure. TNLNSL / TFTC

This entry was edited by craziefour on Friday, 06 November 2015 at 18:16:32 UTC.

This entry was edited by craziefour on Friday, 06 November 2015 at 18:20:35 UTC.