C G & S - Garuda canberra airport, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
By Big Dad 57 on 19-Oct-16. Waypoint GC6VTF4

Tftc

Good find

Easy find and cozy time

I managed to spot this one relatively quickly thanks to the clue - good location to make you think there are multiple options

Nice spot to watch the planes take off

Quick find after an impromptu run into a local establishment with Mrs Burdons5. Tftc!

Quick find clever cache TFTC

Found it sleathily. Thanks for this one.

Found on a long day of caching. Cheers

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Found quickly despite the muggle hoards all focused on leaving the car park as quick as possible. Thanks for the cache Big Dad 57

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Took me longer to extract the log book than to find. Quick stop on the way way to the snow. TFTC

It was time to get the bikes out again today so onto the back of the car they went as we headed off to the Majura Cycleway. We found a place to park then headed off in the reverse direction. We didn't realize that it was slightly uphill a lot of the way until we turned for the return journey home. Still a good decision as the ride back was easy and even allowed us to divert for a few other caches. There was a variety of hides to keep us guessing, and a couple of quite challenging ones. We awarded a few well deserved favourites.That finished it was off to the CBR Geoart series. These were a bit easier going as there was good space to pull well off the road.Another big day!Thank you for your efforts in creating and maintaining the cache Big Dad 57.**SKI Pair****

Clever container tftcq

Nice quick find. Looked a little out of place.

Great find! Took us a bit to find it

Found @ 5:27 Noticed in the logs that the cache was replaced , so after a trip out this way I decided to try avenge this DNF, and im happy to say that the cache was found instantly this time around. TFTC Big Dad 57 and for replacing this cache

Still in Canberra and chasing some suburbsCaching with and signing as the group 'Q4' and having a great day.TFTCache Big Dad 57

Mega is finished, and we, Q4 for today, have a few days caching before heading home to QLD. This is our final day and we are still chasing suburbs today, plusa few challenges, etc.Clue almost threw us off.Log signed and cache replaced as found on April 7, 2024. TFTC, Big Dad 57

Yay. Mega week has finally arrived. Didnt get much caching done at the hometown Adelaides Leap Year Mega. The minute it was announced I booked my single room. Then, muggle husband decided he wanted to come. Mmm. We all know that means .. less caching, so targets had to be sought. But at least theres a vehicle. This cache is a target. Mostly challenges and virtuals (to meet another challenge of course). Target due to closeness to the airport. Killing time after being dropped off 4 hours early for my flightGotta love a smiley face on the map. Thankyou for placing and maintaining it.

Since we both struggle looking in certain angles a young chap who was watching came over and searched where we couldn't, leaving us to search where we could, he was more excited than us when we found it. Canberra you may have a new cacher in your team. Tnln sl tftc

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In Canberra to attend the Capital Geo Bash mega event. I attended the Queanbeyan Mega event a couple of years ago which is when I did a lot of the touristy things. This trip was more focused on Geocaches. There has been an abundance of new high quality caches published since my last visit so more than enough to keep me busy. Muggle free GZ so I could search in peace. It didnt take too long before I spotted the fake. Thank you Big Dad 57, for placing C G & S - Garuda for the geocaching community.# # #14446 # #

After returning from a trail and some good hides afterwards, this trail of WIGs and some traditionals was the next journey as we returned to home base. TFTC!Cache 30 of 35Day 2 of 3 Oz Geobash - Caching with @itsonlybarney, @TeamPQS and @JustWanderingAbout

**Total find count: 1395**It's GeoBash Mega weekend!! And nothing better than going geocaching around the nation's capital! for high favourite caches!After returning from a trail and some good hides afterwards, this trail of WIGs and some traditionals was the next journey as we returned to home base. TFTC!

This cache took some time to find the GPSr was pointing away from where we eventually found the log container. A little care was required as there was some traffic on the nearby road as well as activity on the walkways. Thanks to Big Dad 57 for the cache

TFTC! This was one I hadnt found as yet and was nearby other caches we were looking for. A pretty cool find here, thank you.

Here for MEGA and out early for some breaky and made a quick find here of a neat little cache. Thanks Big Dad 57.

Tftc found whilst attending mega

Trying to find a bottle shop that was still open, but keep getting distracted by caches. This was on our way so we piled out the car to make a muggle free find.

Doing some late night Easter shopping. My first find of this camouflage type.

Well we were looking for a bottle-o but unfortunately they were all shut. Never mind Tilda241 has her eyes on a different prize and here we are with another cache in hand. TFTC!

TFTC ?? We are in Canberra and surrounds collecting geocaches in preparation for the Canberra mega which is in a few days super glad to be here to enjoy this beautiful week and the amazing people that has brought it here thank you so much for this hide logbook and container are in great shape with geo friends BHC CM CGV GS1947 Thank you for placing and maintaining this cache for our enjoyment ??

out and about on a great day caching with bellahappychappy, grannysmith1947 and CyberGran V. and Charis Maree Thank You Big Dad 57 for placing and maintaining this older cache for our enjoyment.A favourite point to add to your collection

First day at Mega, I ventured out with friends, spreading joy across the map with my caching companions. After a brief search, I swiftly penned my signature on the log.Cheers for the cache!

Cockburn Crew on tour to the Canberra Mega. Day 1 involved a bunch of caching around Sydney before making our way to Canberra for the Capital Geobash. We found a huge variety of caches, and its great to cache in new territory that we havent explored much in the past. Unlike our home state of Western Australia where we have found just about anything and everything.A beautiful day with great weather and even better company. Thank you to the local COs for a great day in and around this great country of ours.

Out and about again, headed over to Sydney early in the morning, grabbed a hire car and got some local hides before driving to Canberra for the MEGA. Super excited my first MEGA and heading over with 2 others from the Cockburn Crew - signed log as WAC to save time.This is 14185, hoping to clock over the 15,000 finds in the week in New South Wales and ACT.Thanks to Big Dad 57 for the caches we found.********** ********** ********** ********** ********** **********OZMEGA2024 OZMEGA2024 OZMEGA2024 OZMEGA2024 OZMEGA2024 OZMEGA2024********** ********** ********** ********** ********** **********Head over to Australian Capital Territory for Capital GeoBash MEGA - Canberras first ever Mega Event. Easter 2024 (GC9PNFB): - 5 day event at Canberra Park adjacent to EPIC (Canberra Showgrounds) on the Federal Highway, only 6km from the centre of the city.The mascot for the Mega is Gangles the endemic Gang Gang Cockatoo, a bird you may see or hear while in Canberra.The official website - geobash.ozmega.com.auACT has over 4700 active caches, power trails, and over 100 Lab Adventures. Heaps of challenge caches, hikes for geocaches for all levels of skills and fitness.

Wow its deserted here on Good Friday.

We are in Canberra and surrounds collecting geocaches in preparation for the Canberra mega which is in a few days super glad to be up here from the Victoria to enjoy this beautiful week and the amazing people that has brought it here thank you so much for this hide logbook and container are in great health.Signed BHC CM CGV GS1947

Solved the CBR set before coming for the Mega, great to be back in my old stomping ground. Spent so much time out here when living here but wasn't caching back than. Never seen the carport so empty, couldn't have picked a better day to come grab these caches as it's a ghost town. Bellahappychappy required a tool to get log out to sign but was soon signing and replaced as found.Out with bellahappychappy, grannysmith1947 and CyberGran V. Nice easy park and grab, signed as CM!

Found with a lot of help from passing Geocachers. Hidden away nicely. TFTC.

Today we found C G & S - Garuda on our travels. On a brief visit to Canberra for the Easter Megaso many caches, not enough time!Thanks Big Dad 57 for being part of our geocaching fun.

Found 29 Mar 2024 at 2:49:31pmOut and about with earthbound chief and Team_Crumble in a beautiful sunny day.Many thanks to Big Dad 57 for placing C G & S - Garuda for us all to find

We heard about a Mega in Canberra a year ago. Having never been to the big capital, we booked our accommodation and the planning began.Which caches shall we do? Wow they really love their mystery caches in ACT! Ok, we need to get our thinking caps on and solve some of these puzzles pronto. There were many heads put together to solve some of these and many headaches created along the way.We have made the trek from Adelaide to be here and appreciate the efforts of all those involved to make the Capital Geobash happen. Nice cache container, first one ive seen like this.

Exciting times over the next couple of weeks as we takeoff for the Capital GeoBash in Canberra! Its going to be a flood of Sandgropers over east, with a host of West Aussies making the trek east for the event. Im travelling with fellow Cockburn Crew members Leg5 and Barnzy12, starting in Sydney and hitting the road to Canberra, before returning back to Sydney. Honourary mention to our fellow member, Cravo10, who couldnt make it after recently introducing a new geocacher to the world the week prior. Once in Canberra, the agenda is set, well team up with a host of Western Australians to conquer caches. Collectively, were hoping to make it the biggest ever weekend for cache finding. Following the event, the journey continues back to Sydney, with a mission to clean up caches and new Local Government Areas (LGAs), ensuring no cache is left unturned in this epic geocaching adventure. Something tells me that well need a holiday after this, well, holiday. All logs have been signed as WAC to save space, abbreviation for Western Australia Crew. Cheers Big Dad 57! Join us in Augusta, in Western Australias South West, for WA Goes Big 2024 (GCAGV8Y) on Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September. Log your will attend now!

In Canberra for the Mega and to catch up with one of my best friends. Nice being at GZ on Good Friday - no one here! Thanks.

Part of the way signing, when other cachers turned up.Glad the shops were close, made it easier to search for the caches around here.Out caching with D@geoThank you the hide Big Dad 57

bunadoorian and I are in the area waiting for Smiley1982 to arrive from Brisbane. A bit of time up our sleeve and so we came in search of this one. While searching we heard a woman's voice give us a clue! Yes it was a fellow Victorian and we soon found the cache and saw the two ladies coming towards us. TFTC Big Dad 57

Found with gwd.aussie while attending the Canberra GeoBash. An empty carpark making the find easier.TFTC

Big day of caching with WACrew. We ended up at the event after exhaustion had set in. It was tough jumping between GPS, cachly and about 10 different labs. Theres something to be said for having all lab stages within close proximity. Thanks for your contribution to making today an excellent day. Much appreciated.

Quick find!Woohoo. We worked for hours and hours on this series over months and months. It's great to finally be able to start finding these caches.Here for the Geobash. A year in the planning. Apologies for the cut and paste.Signed as TheRoos (Ryde Orange Orange Salem).Tftc

Started at wrong end. Signed as the Roos.

Another beautiful sunny Canberra day. Out and about with our WA5 team Geotrakka Burns345 ICNothing Cirrus_WA and Neva2Old. Logs signed as WA6. Apologies for the generic logs. Cache found with no issues. Cheers

Very happy to be here for my first Mega event from WA. Out to fill my grid and find some high favourited caches. Lots of laughs catching up with old friends and making some new friends along the way. Signing as a team - WA6Some logs are delayed and out of order - Apologies for that- its been hectic trying to keep up! Many thanks Big Dad 57 for placing this hide for me to find and adding to my adventures.

A nice shady spot to sit and watch people come and go, while looking for a cache.Log signed, cache returned and now time to do a bit of shopping.TFTC Big Dad 57Keep smiling ??

Day 3 of my Canberra Mega adventure. Out caching with the members of the WA6 crew. The day looks to another sunny day. Very happy to claim a smiley here . WA6 crew - Geotrakka, meme28, burns345, Neva2old, I c nothing and CirrusSome logs signed as N2O or WA6This is my 12648 find Thankyou Big Dad 57for placing and maintaining this cache.

Over here for Canberra Mega from Western Australia picking up caches. TFTC logged as WA6 (Geotrakka Meme28 Burns345 ic_nothing cirrus_wa and Neva2old)

First actual cache for the Geobash Mega Event while out shopping

Part of the Sandgroper contingent that has come to the Mega to explore new hunting grounds. Its sure to be a great week with many finds and laughs with lots of great friends and maybe some new ones along the way. Thank you for placing this cache for our enjoyment. Logged as WA5.

Embarking on a week long mega adventure in the ACT and its picturesque surrounds, I've teamed up with an enthusiastic West Aussie crew: I C Nothing, Meme28, geotrakka, and Burns345, with the occasional cameo from neva2old. As we traversed territory, I was enthralled by the rich variety of caches this new hunting ground presented, turning each discovery into a memorable experience.Our group engaged in friendly competition at each stop to be the one to claim the find and shared countless laughs along the way.Together, we marked our triumphs in the logs as WA5, and on the rare occasion WA6.Catching up on some logs that I missed earlier today.Thanks Big Dad 57 for placing C G & S - Garuda for me and others to find.I added my name to the log at on 27/3/2024.This is find number 8320 for me.

Full time Nomads, travelling around Australia since 2014. Headed out for a big day in Canberra! Thought we would slip into town along the Majura cycleway then hit up some labs and trails in town. Well that plan was foiled by a late start and then the terrain and difficulty of finding the caches in long grass. took the best part of 4 hours for us to complete the cycleway trail, replacing logs as best we could. Wet feet and shoes, did not make this a comfortable journey.Once completed we tackled a couple of caches near the airport shops before heading to catch the light rail back towards Canberra Park in time to jump into the geocruiser for the Snapper Feast event.TFTC Big Dad 57

In Canberra for the mega. Out for a bike ride today. The weather is brilliant and we are having a great time. Thanks for the cache tnln replaced as found sl

Spent the day in Canberra riding some of the many cycleways.This was one of a few I found today. ThanksTFTC

Luckily I had shoes with laces on today 'cause I'm pretty sure I look silly when I'm pretending to tie the laces of my sandals! A favorite point because I love this type of cache container!Thanks for find #5827TNLN

Found while on way to Canberra for Mega event. Big Dad 57, thank you so much for placing it for everyone to enjoy and highlighting this area.

I stopped at different places while travelling to Canberra. Beautiful places can be found everywhere. As long as I enjoy myself, I don't care what the weather is like. Here's one to find today.Thank you for placing the cache Big Dad 57.

Not really sure how accurate my cell is so I might try this one another time. Thanks anyways.

After some DNFs I was able to get over here today and replace my muggled cache. Garuda is ready to fly again!

I work in an office building near here, and couldn't see this cache either (as a previous finder).

Had a thorough look here today but couldnt find the goods.Reached out to a past finder who confirmed what I was looking for but alas the cache was not found.Possibly needs a check?Thanks anyway

I didnt find it, but didnt mark it as such because I wasnt sure where to look. It was a dark and rainy night, and the closest that the GPS went to settling was in the middle of a road. I had a search of the nearest likely structure, but didnt find anything. Ill try another time.

#6473.We were lured to Canberra for some Boxing Day Specials shopping. Half of the family were in the shops, whilst the other half were looking for this cache. Fortunately, it did not take too long to locate this hide and we could rejoin the shopping madness. Thanks for creating a cache here for us to find!

Suprisingly swift find for me here . hoping the Geo senses stay switched on for the day

An afternoon with a friend shopping for supplies for our very own geocache! Our first!Whilst at Majura thought we'd grab this sneaky little sausage.

Spotted quickly today by _Jessticulate while we were on our own caching adventure. Had to macgyver the log out of the cache using her earring. TFTC

Quick find & my first find of this type thanks so much!

Took two minutes to find, was super fun. My sister was angry lol bc she was searching where I found it

Excellent placement, tftc.

We came back 2 times with tweezers still nothing

Had to disassemble my pen to retrieve log as I had no tweezers. Tftc!

Got it. TftC.

Found with Moonb1, McLookers, Maccamob, Muzza, Pprass, Team Crackers, Rabbitto et al on yet another day caching in the Canberra Area.

We joined forces with Alansee, maccamob, McLookers, micaparamedic, moonb1, Muzza, Pprass and Rabbito to try our luck at a few Adventure Labs and any thing else that was close by.We have just found project gc log compare which worked out that we had missed logging a lot of a day's caching in Canberra that we are now trying to cath up with very late logging.Being so long ago we have forgotten most of the individual hides so we are using a generic log for these caches, apologies as we don't normally do this. This isn't to take anything away from the caches, either puzzles or hideas we can defintely say that we enjoyed each one that we found.Many thanks to all the CO's for the effort in hiding these cacahes for our enjoyment.

Day 4 of our Vic1 Canberra cache run in company of Alansee, Muzza, McLookers, Micaparamedic, Maccamob, Team Crackers and Pprass.

Our fourth and final day in and around Canberra in the company of McLookers, Alansee, moonb1, Team Crackers, muzza, maccamob, Rabbitto and pprass (signing logs as VIC1). We're primarily targeting AdLabs and solved puzzles before the Mega next Easter. Our path today began at Sutton, then south past the airport, on to Kingston and Manuka, Belconnen and Gold Creek. It was a big and successful day. Yours was one of many we found today.

Thanks Big Dad 57 for this cache placement.

We found this cache on Day 4 of our Vic1 Canberra Run in company of Muzza, McLookers, Micaparamedic, Alansee, Moonb1, Maccamob, Team Crackers and Pprass. Onward - to the airport. Thanks from D B-A

Found at 9:22 AM in the company of the Vic 1 team
Last day of our Canberra and surrounds caching charge and we once again found a lot of interesting places that we hadn't been to before. Not as much walking today though
Thanks to Big Dad 57

Day four of group caching in Canberra. All caches signed as Vic1. Found in a large group consisting of McLookers, Micaparamedic, Alansee, Moonb1, Rabbitto, Team Crackers, Maccamob and Pprass.



My thanks to Big Dad 57 for the cache.

Wow very creative

Quick find. TFTC

Caching around Canberra for a couple of days. TFTC.
Nice hide. Didn't take too long to spot.

Replaced log with a fresh one. Ready to take flight again.

Found whilst killing time waiting to get back into the shopping centre after it had been evacuated.

Heading to Cooma for the weekend, made sure that we had some extra time for caching, probably more caching than Clair envisioned!

Cheers

Oh nice one!
I’ve seen some garudas sculptures while in Cambodia they are an amazing concept
This cache took me 5 mins
I did it during high muggle traffic time, but sometimes it’s good to pretend being an instagramer taking selfies while using the camera to investigate further. No one cared
Thanks for the hide

What a good hide!

found it with geodude777. super fun cache

Quick and easy find

Day #1 of 2 (4/12)
I was in Murrumbateman for the weekend for a camp and so I decided that afterwards I would head into Canberra for the Sunday night. Yes, there is a geocaching event today but will I make it? (To find out please read the log I posted on GC8T9V9). I ended up doing some caching around Fyshwick and Queanbeyan. Which included a very interesting AL. A few giggles were had while doing it. However, for the bonus, I needed to return later because of the big group of muggles that wouldn’t leave. Soon it was time for dinner and I had Hungry Jack’s.
Day #2 of 2 (5/12)
After a great night sleep, it was time to leave the motel and find some caches. After some umming and arring, I finally decided on finding the caches around Majura Park. Most of which were wherigo’s. I then headed over to the Belconnen mall for some shopping and lunch. Once I was fed, I headed over to Kaleen to find the next AL stage of, ‘Oh When The Saints…’ plus a few nearby trads. Next I headed over to Hall so I could find my daily Multi-cache. From there it was time to fill up the car and head home. This was the end of my weekend away.

I'm now on my way back to the car and stopped off at this one. Once at GZ, I sat down of a moment while some muggles passed by and then I started looking for the cache. I looked for about a minute and then I looked up looked around and noticed the sound of foot steps so I paused. Once they passed by I got searching again and then spotted something familiar. I gabbed it, signed it and before replacing it, I needed to wait once again for some muggles. Now it's finally replaced and ready for the finder. Now back to the car.

TB visit on all found caches. I would like to thank all CO’s of the caches I found and for allowing them to bring me and the caching community enjoyment. TFTC’s