UP the Creek Without a Paddle Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
By Team ZACAATT on 03-Sep-16. Waypoint GC6REAX

Unfortunately there does not seem to be any evidence to indicate that steps have been, or will be taken, to resolve the issue/s associated with this placement.

It would appear the cache has been abandoned.

As such the cache is being de-listed (Archived). 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.

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

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Hi there Cache Owner,

It looks like this cache needs your attention in some way please, as one or more seekers have indicated in their logs that there is an issue with the placement.

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) It would seem you haven't checked on this cache recently, so I am temporarily Disabling the cache to stop it showing up on search listings..

**You do need to respond in some way within 14 days so others know exactly what is happening with this placement - please don't let a lack of communication kill this cache.**

#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 praises.

- **Place A Write Note Log::-** I don't have a crystal ball, so without your note on the cache page telling me that the site has works going on, or you have been in hospital, or the area is in flood, I can't tell what is going on with the cache. So please just post a note to the page (witrhin 14 days) and when I return to 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 28 days 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.

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I did not read the info on this cache and was dismayed that it involved a tree climb. At my age and with brittle bones this activity is not on. I had a good look for the cache but could not see it. None of these trees look like they could be safely climbed to me.

DNF.

DNF

Awesome little elevation!
I liked it....The muggles zooming past had puzzle looks on their faces though
Tftc team ZACAAT

After reading some of the recent logs I had no expectation of actually finding this cache, not generally being designed for tree climbing and definitely not designed for climbing trees that are falling apart. Nonetheless, it made for a nice turnaround point for my walk so I thought I would satisfy my curiousity and checked it out.

I wandered back and forth at GZ for a little while, trying to find the appropriate tree. Eventually I spotted the cache and realised it was more doable than I expected. I was able to retrieve and - most importantly - return the cache with little difficulty. But...

The tree is definitely falling apart. It is close to death, one of the main climbing branches is fully broken, another is most of the way there and another branch cracked and sagged as I stood on it. Nobody is going to die getting this cache, or even be badly injured, but it is just not a great look for geocachers to be contributing to the destruction of the tree (even though I know I just did). A change of location could be in order... TFTC

This geocacher reported that there is a problem with this cache.

Good

Took a bit of climbing, but very rewarding in the end

No luck

Lots of promising spots, but couldn't find it...

Way higher than I expected it to be, tree climb itself wasn’t the hardest part but was a bit wary as the branches feel a bit at risk of snapping.

No luck yet again. Just hoping that the tree to climb is not this one. Many of them look as though the branches have been broken.
I think I need some help now

We also used the activity logs to help us.

TFTC this one has me searching and searching and searching. Then I read the hint and fingered it out from there. I may suggest finding a new tree as the tree currently being used has lots of broken branches. The branch I climbed cracked more under me. One day someone may fall when it snaps. Most branches are cracked already.

300!!!!! After stopping one short yesterday to our 300th cache we had to come out today to find some more. Geogirl is getting good at this game now and scrambled up to get this one.

Finally we have found this cache after many attempts. This is a lovely area to come and I spend a lot of time walking around the nearby pond, which is on the top side of the track where the concrete steps are. Mr A's height came into play here and no climbing was required. TFTC - glad to finally cross this one off the list.

Must be a bit rusty

Out for a walk and to pick up some caches to fill another day on the caching calendar. Once on the right side of the creek we proceeded to GZ. We looked up, down, around and in all the obvious spots without success. We were just about to give up when we read the previous logs and one word sent us in the right direction and we both spotted the cache at the same time. TFTC and bringing us to this great walking track.

Good thing I had a more physically able companion on this search! tftc

Wasn’t sure what to expect based on a few previous logs, was I going to need a ladder . Didn’t take to long to locate and a teeny tiny climb and the log was soon signed. TFTC

Needed a hint to point me in the right direction for this one. T4TC!

Out for a ride with the geokids and we decided to have a second crack at this one. Last time we were looking in the wrong area, but we broadened the search radius this time and found the prize. Eldest geokid did the climb to retrieve the cache. TNLNSL, TFTC.

Woohoo - third time’s a charm to turn blue into yellow

Running errands at The Glen left a window to try this one again, with son_of_a_doctor on hand for monkey duties.

We stood and stared at the same tree yet again, but then thought to widen the search...until we found THE tree a little more to the West and a little shorter than where we’d been focusing for so long.

The geomonkey did her thing and we soon had the log in hand. It was quite damp, and full too, so we replaced it with a waterproof one (and dropped the old one off at Magpie Storytime should the CO want it).

Boy it’s hot today - time to head home for icecream!

TFTC

The location was nice at least, maybe next time.

Since we were doing other caches nearby we thought we would try this one before heading off to lunch. A quick search with the geokids yielded nothing. Will be back next time for a better search.

Thanks ZACAATT for the hunt.

Aggh! 3rd DNF for today making it 0/3 for what I thought would be a quick and productive session on the way home from work for school pickups. Looked around what I thought were likely candidates but just didn't spot it. Ran out of time and had to go.

Good hide, a lovely winters walk

Found it! Log not signed, unfortunately, as I am short, heavy, and recovering from a fractured ankle, so didn't want to climb the tree. TFTC!

Locating this cache was a bit of a reach after expanding the search area. GPS'r was no help so resorted to geo-senses to finally find this well hidden cache. TNLNSL. TFTC Kkams

Quick and easy - although even at 6’3” dad needed to get off the ground to open and then close the container. Tftc

3rd try at this cache and I wasn’t having much luck. From reading the other logs I gathered one thing, and that was to expand my searching area. I did that and before long had the cache in hand. Some muggles walked past as I was just about to put it back, but they were the only ones I saw the whole time I was here(about 15 minutes). I’m so happy that I finally found this, and the smiley on my map will reflect that! remember to do with your instincts and look around well. Tftc.

Only had 10 minutes so a dnf for today, will be back though

With a little bit of free time this morning, I did a spot of caching in this area. I enjoyed the walk along the trail, and was surprised that it was fairly quiet. That helped with the retrieving of the cache though! Nice quick find at GZ. TFTC

Found.
Thanks to reading the Attributes!
Thanks for the cache and the souvenir I earned finding it.

Edit. Oh 80 points needed...never mind

This is an area Miss A frequents often, but luck was not on our side today. Could not see a thing despite a good hunt. Will keep an eye on this cache to see if the next finder has more luck than us.

Nice view. Quiet. Tftc

Hey, that was fun. Took me back to my childhood.
I found the hint to be pretty vital.
A bit tricky replacing the cache: would have appreciated an extra arm or leg .
Log soggy. TFTC

Find 1904
This one was found without to much hassle. Log signed and all back safe again.
Thanks

Yay, I found it! This was my second time here, but this time I was determined not to leave empty handed. I checked the attributes, which helped a lot and once I widened my search a bit, I spotted it.
Thanks Team ZACAATT!

Was off on bike ride today and thought I’d finally change 2 into smiley - I missed this one last year sometime - there are a few more geotracks this time -after reading a few logs I ventured up the bank and found the appropriate area. ( a little worse for wear now) and a bit hard in bike clippy shoes. Retrieved , signed and returned log with no muggles around on a wettish day. thanks ZACAATT for the cache.

Nice, easy find. Retrieving it was a bit awkward, however it was done quickly. All in good condition. TFTC

Oh ye

The main target for the day. I knew that this cache had turned into a tree climb and being in the shape I'm in it's always prudent to bring along a buddy who is a little lighter and limber. After AlphaDeltaIndigo spotted the cache I claimed that even I could do it. A good thing too because I think it may have been beyond her reach even whilst standing on the branch.
After gingerly extracting the log one-handed I had to get her attention (although I didn't see it I expect that she was already putting together her log on her phone) before I could pass over the log for signing.
A moment later I was once dexterously threading the base back into the cap single-handedly.
Glad that this one was where the coords said it was. The last version of this cache had me going down the embankment on the other side which I declined to do at the time.

31 July 2018 @ 3:02 pm
Caching buddies: leafotwind

Easier find during the day ! LOTW avenged his DNF by retrieving it himself and I signed for us!
TFTC Team ZACAATT

Kids enjoyed retrieving this one tftc

After looking in all the wrong places I finally found it. It was a beautiful day and I even had to cross the creek. Thanks for bringing me out here.

PS I did feel very precarious though perched where I was as I reached for the cache... a very good spot indeed but I reckon you need to be lighter than a jockey to do this safely.

TFTC Zacaatt. The coords took me straight to the GZ. Saturday afternoon and extremely quiet on the trail, absolutely none around on a chilly afternoon. Cache was quickly located, log signed and cache replaced.

Oh dear, three ZACAATT strikes for me today. A likely spot was found, but time ran out before I could ascend to explore

A bit of a hunt around here, looking up and looking down. Eventually came back to the place I originally looked and had success! Tftc!

The first of two quick drive-by-ish caches late this arvo, after dropping the geokids off at an appointment nearby.

Parked at the nearest access point and walked the short distance to GZ, making good use of the trusty ol' umbrella to shelter from the downpour which started about ten minutes earlier. Originally I'd thought this location wouldn't be a good contender around this time of day, just for the potential random afternoon muggle factor, but banked on the unexpected rain keeping any other humans away.

The gamble paid off - literally didn't see another soul in the reserve before, during or after my search, which was a good thing as at GZ it would be pretty hard to search, and more particularly to retrieve and replace, without looking kind of conspicuous.

Took longer than expected to locate the container, mainly due to shifty GPS moving me about 10m in random directions every 30 seconds or so. Eventually centred on the most likely "zero" and spotted the hide shortly thereafter, and eschewing the brolly got myself thoroughly wet as I made the retrieve, signed the log and visited a trackable, and (eventually) put the container back together.

Thanks for the cache and the mini adventure, Team ZACAATT.

I found the GZ quite quickly .. getting the cache was a little more challenging..i enjoyed coming to this place .. we used to play here when we were kids and meet up with others from surrounding areas

Located the GZ quickly .. sighted the cache .. now to retrieve....TFTC

28 Jun 2018, Found @4:38 pm, Find # 1644

With the new hidden creatures souvenirs in play there was no time like the present to be out picking up caches. Came in on the wrong path and had to cross the creek. This one almost blended in too well. Luckily I got there in the end.

Thanks to Zedaycee for placing this cache

I had rocked up to the Clickity-Click Three-Six-Six event at Valley Reserve. I took my bike so that I could do some caching in the area after the event.

As soon as I left the event the drizzle started though I had rugged up in anticipation.

After parking up the bike I wandered around for a while before I spotted the hide. TFTC.

Find #4388

Had a rare spare weekday afternoon and decided to target a few caches out east that I had either not attempted or DNF’d in the past. This was a run of four that I had failed at in the past and somehow it’s even more satisfying to head back and make the find after a period of time. The hide for this one has changed since I was last here and it took me a while to spot it. When I did I dropped the cache just as I was detaching it and it probably took me just as long to find it (and the logbook which somehow managed to get even further away). I was close to using a page of my notebook as a temp log but luckily I spotted it and was able to replace as found. Took nothing, left nothing, signed log and visited some trackables. Thanks for the cache Zedaycee / Team ZACAATT. Good to get back and tick this one off.

A quiet stroll down the path soon had me at GZ. The hint was correct but not quite in the way expected. Wandered around GZ looking here and there finally worked out what the hint referred too. Retrieved the prize then SL. TNLN. Dipped some trackables. Thanks for the adventure and hunt Team ZACAATT

Beautiful day for caching day
Found it with kangas11
Thanks for the cache

Spotted this one quickly but struggled with the retrieve but it's all signed sealed and delivered. Tftc

Managed to climb up to get it.
Tftc

...it's been far too much... Returning from the OzMega and heading straight into a 2-day workshop at uni, then the detritus of travel when Zedaycee and Tally Tiger returned home... I needed an easy cache to maintain the streak. As I placed this one for Zedaycee, I knew exactly where it was... But I swear, the tree has gotten bigger since I was last there...

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'Why did the chicken cross the road?' - 'Because he had to expand his search radius.'
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Catching up on a few forgotten late logs. Found this one this afternoon while grabbing a few caches in the area with omegaman1971. This one was soon found after a pleasant stroll through the area and we soon had this one in hand after reading up on the hint and attributes and we managed to add our name to the log book. Thanks Team ZACAATT for the hide and for bringing us out this lovely part of the world.

?omegaman1971?
4572 Finds
Sorry for the late log guys, not sure what happened.
Enjoyable day out with Happy Pants with some fun caches and lots if laughs.
Cheers for the cache.

Tricky spot though found pretty ez. Tftc

Cool little hide, climbing indeed required. TFTC!

Too some patience to find. Happy we got there on our second visit

Some climbing required,proper shoes required ,it was harder then it looks it is a good hide

Found on 22 February 2018 at 3:09:49 pm. Find #2485. On way home from work a beautiful little track and a great little hide. Found fairly quickly.
Thanks for the adventure.

Unfortunately, I can not find this cache today. Hopefully others have more luck with searching.

Greetings Donderwinkel en co, The Netherlands

I spent a fair bit of time on this one but was encouraged by previous finds. The GPS was a bit all over the place and in the end I got there.

Taken OzHockeyChick to hospital for a hip replacement but she needed a cache for a challenge she is trying to complete.
We hobbled/limped to GZ and it took her standing back and saying "as a CO, where would I hide it" and hey presto, there it was. The GZ was out a bit but not too bad. Thanks for the cache and bringing us here.

10:45 am #4072
A bit of time to kill before heading to hospital. What better way to pass the time than find a couple of caches. GT37 found after widening the search area while I stood back and did the old “If I was going to hide one here, where would I hide it?”
Thankyou Zedaycee for placing this cache here for us to find.

My 2nd attempt at this one. None the wiser today but worked the 10m circle from GZ and found it after thinking of a likely place for a cache. Glad to get a smiley here at last. Thanks to Team ZACAATT for placing this cache.

This was not an easy find. On a rainy Sunday however there are no Muggles around. It took some time to find this well hidden one and then some exercise. TFTC

Had really bad gps drift so it was tricky.

Found on the way to pick the Geoboy up from his Kinder. The rain had started by this time.

Out on our Sunday evening escape, Trailstevo and myself, clearing up the area of a few new loose cache. Great to see plenty of creative cache out tonight and certainly a few favourites to be awarded. TFTC Team ZACAATT

Wandered about a bit at GZ before spotting the cache. All manner of insects assisted when removing the log. Tftc

Thank goodness it wasn't impossible like some are (for me). Thanks Team ZACAATT.

Elevated out of sight on a lovely arvo. TFTC

What a peaceful location here along the creek. Today the weather was ideal, and I enjoyed the stroll to GZ. The tree cover might have sent the satellites into a bit of a spin, but as I expanded my search area I was able to locate this hide. It should be nice and safe.

Thanks to Zedaycee for the cache.

I was in the area with CaptainCoop09 and we had some time to find a few caches. We parked nearby and made the short walk to GZ. With only the iphone on hand today it took a little while to find the location to search and once again CC09 spotted the hide and made the retrieval.
We both liked the area that the hide was made.
Thanks Team ZACAATT.

Decided it was about time I grabbed the caches close to my apartment here...bit of a stretch but coords were within 5m of where I found it. TFTC

My first one ever! Spotted by my nephew. (Found with HNEAGCJ and B)

First of todays epic how to geocache session, spotted and recovered by W. With HNEAGCJ and B.

Here in the company of GJMMelb and quiet1_au. G helped us as he had found the cache before. TFTC

This turned out to be a little tricky to get to - at least for the lazy of foot, the most direct for us approach involved heading down a road that seemed more like a driveway, then we had the choice of two paths, taking the second which in the end probably wasn't necessary but was slightly more scenic. At GZ, with the light quickly fading, I found the cache with some prompting by G' - not the easiest cache to get too/open but logbook signed and replaced we headed off home with another several caches each to our names. Thanks ZACAATT

Once again I've searched with no luck

Still not sure how to interpret the hint :/

Out and about with echidna44 starting at 8.00 in the freezing 2 degrees and not getting much warmer. This was may second attempt at this one. GPS'S kept jumping around. Needed to read logs and hint. Eagle eyed 44 spied the excellent hide. Glad to do the retrieve.
Thanks for the cache ZACAATT

This one eluded me today

Out with xambo4u, we searched for quite a while with no luck.....always coming back to the same spot. After reading the hint and a few logs we made the find. Thanks Team ZACAATT

Lots of spots to check with Gz bouncing around- fading light bike shoes a little slippery. Aborted today. Muggles do appear from everywhere.

Find number 6099 at 8:46:53 am
On the way to a training course nearby and just one cache to kick off the day. Stepped back and surveyed the area before spotting after a short search.
Cache is in good condition.
**Thanks for placing this cache Zedaycee**

Again could not find anything that matches the hint.. if you wanted this grassy bush area flattened by geocachers then it has worked.

On the return ride, still no "Hints" within 10m of gz

On a ride today, this one and another were the goals. Approaching GZ, I wandered up with my bike and began my search. Given some logs below, I was glad to find this surprisingly quickly. Had to step up which was tricky in my bike shoes, but all was well. A few muggles passed by as I signed the log, but I tried to look casual and had a drink of water...as if this was a sensible place for a break. Returned as found and continued on my way. Thanks for the cache, ZACAATT.

Found at 09:43
This one took a while to find but luckily the wet weather meant there were few muggles about. After expanding my search area, I found a pen of the ground which helped to focus my attention in the right spot.
Like SteMicMitSar I finally found the cache 7m along the path from the posted coordinates.
Thanks Zedaycee for the cache.