Don't Drop It Again Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
By Apsley168 on 07-Jun-17. Waypoint GC76WNA

Quick find

Thanks we filled in the last available spot on the log

dnf

Tankengine, Youban and I left Canberra just after lunchtime on Friday and drove straight to Bathurst. We had solved many of the puzzles or at least started the solves before coming. We were looking forward to finding many smilies this weekend and hanging out with our friends. We met up with our friends and signed caches as CBI24 (Canberra Bathurst Invasion 2024). The group included Fitzy_1965, Minniek, Kittykatch, Joolay, FurfacesLL, GLISS!, Tankengine, Youban, Contesta, Domsky, TikvaNZ, Isopeada, Barb2e, and SmittenGranny.We had an awesome dinner at the Kelso Hotel Bistro Friday night. And attended the ever changing event on Saturday night at The Reckless Brewery Co. Breakfast was at a couple of cafes that were all good and lunches wherever we could find it. Our little cabin at the NRMA Paramount caravan park, where there was just enough space for all three of us (just). We slept ok, but the leaky taps needed attention. We had an awesome time and would love another chance to visit Bathurst again another day. This cache: Nice quick one here. Tftc!!!

Bathurst TripFound with Joolay, FurfacesLL, Gliss, contesta and the gang on a drive to Bathurst for a weekend of caching. Caches signed as CBI24 (Canberra Bathurst Invasion 24). TikvaNZ made a quick find here. Thanks for the hide Apsley168

Oooh this one had me concentrating hard as I certainly didn't want to drop it. I wasn't feeling over confident, but the cache was retrieved and returned without any mishaps. Today, a group from Canberra (and some from surrounding areas) are in Bathurst for the next in our Invasion series. We were last here 4 years ago, but there are plenty more caches these days. This years group includes barb2e, Isopeda, Youban, DTY, Tankengine, Kittykatch, Joolay, GLISS!, domskys, FurfacesLL, TikvaNZ, minniek, fitzy_1965, Contesta and myself. All caches found were signed as CBI24 standing for Canberra Invasion of Bathurst in 2024. We had quite a long list of caches that we hoped to find over the weekend, and it is pleasing to note that most of us found all on our own list for today except one that looks as if it has fallen victim to The Winter Festival.After collecting a few in town, the main group concentrated on Peel Reserve in the morning, while others, including me, Youban, and barb2e, followed our own agendas. Huge thanks to all cache owners for the great hides and puzzles that I encountered today. I had a thoroughly enjoyable day, which has left me somewhat weary, so please excuse the generic logs. This was one of the caches that I found and signed.

Found with a group from Canberra and Goulburn on a geocaching "Invasion" of Bathurst. Caches found while I was part of the group were signed as CBI24 - Canberra Bathurst Invasion 2024. The cachers in the group were - Joolay, Kittykatch, Contesta, Isopeda, Barb2E, TikvaNZ, Youban, Tankengine, DTY73, Fitzy_1965, Minniek, FurfacesLL, SmittenGranny, Domskys and me (GLISS!). Thanks to all the hiders who added to our fun.Found with a group from Canberra and Goulburn on a geocaching "Invasion" of Bathurst. Caches found while I was part of the group were signed as CBI24 - Canberra Bathurst Invasion 2024. The cachers in the group were - Joolay, Kittykatch, Contesta, Isopeda, Barb2E, TikvaNZ, Youban, Tankengine, DTY73, Fitzy_1965, Minniek, FurfacesLL, SmittenGranny, Domskys and me (GLISS!). Thanks to all the hiders who added to our fun.

Chooo ooo [Found] on a caching invasion of Bathurst! Log signed CBI24!Thanks Apsley168!

Found with the CBI24 nice spot. Is that a river? Kutgw

A weekend of fun with a group of Canberra cachers. The weather was beautiful, cold and clear with little wind and it was a perfect day to be out walking and exploring and enjoying a winter weekend in Bathurst. We signed the logs as CBI24 ( Canberra-Bathurst Invasion 2024)Thanks for all the adventures and efforts to create some fun hides for the Geocaching community. Domsky

Find # 123966/7/2024 12:59Caching adventures continue, plans were hatched, word got around, and with some trustee like-minded souls we assembled at the cemetery start line - KittyKatch, Joolay, fitzy_65, mimmiek, TikvaNZ, isopeda, dty73, FurfacesLL, domsky, Youvan, Barb2e, Tankengine. Signing CBI24 for Canberra Bathurst Invasion Always shenanigans in a group as you never quite know what might happen but its guaranteed to be fun!All caches located, retrieved, signed, and replaced.Thanks Apsley168 for Don't Drop It Again

Found it, nice and easy find, little tricky at first

I have tried this three times before. Today Kimmy and I brought a muggle friend with us who actually found the cache! Very happy to turn a DNF into a smiling face!! TfTC

Tftc . Have tried this one before with geohubby to no avail. Success at last .

Quick find

No idea but won't let it defeat us

I searched for this cache, but could not find it. I decided to return later in the day when it was not so hot. At the shopping center I was spied looking at the geocaching app by local cachers Maaclan, and we chatted about the caches in the area. They gave me a tip for this one, so I returned and found the cache immediately.

Found it! Took a little while and just as we were about to call it since the navigation for me kept changing finally took one look and found it. Great hiding spot just need to open your eyes but also found a friend!

Found while working at Bathurst.
Thanks

Found tyftc

found after another good look. TFTC

A few days away in Orange, visits to wineries and some Geocaching. An ideal mix of activities for the Atalantas. On our way back we stopped in Bathurst and did some caching to stretch the legs.
This cache was third on our list. We thought it should have been described as a nano.
TFTC

Tftc easy find

Tftc ! Found on a day out with my best friend and my geo kid

Great co-ordinate. TFTC

Tftc - found this along time ago

Spotted quickly. Hope I don't drop it!

After a string of DNF for one reason or another nice to find a cache , good coords and an easy find. Nice area with a little water fall happening

This one took longer to find than it should have….searching in all the wrong places first didn’t help of course. TFTC

That took longer then it should have TFTC

Gps coordinates are spot on. Cheeky little hide.

Tftc - easy find found with wshoeii

Took us a long time but we found it! Almost gave up

Great hide. Took a little while to find, but the terrain rating kept me in check. Co-ords were great once the GPS settled down. TFTC

Took a while good hide

Tftc

Teeny tiny micro! TFTC!!

On last day in Bathurst with StrangeTrousers TFTC very hard to find

Quick find this time after being our second time round. Found by Geomum

#259. Spot of caching while in Bathurst. TFTC

This cache DOES NOT need maintenance.
It’s still there and the coordinates are spot on.
You just need to look a bit harder!

I have no doubt it is there, I just couldn’t find it today. Terrain one ratings mean it is accessible from a wheelchair, is that the case here?

10:51:00 AM:
No luck finding this cache.
muggles about prevented a better search

Last day of our "Dayboro Plan B" trip. mtrax & myself, having decided to ditch the mega came up with a last minute re-route using some of the accommodation we'd already booked and find some interesting caches. To this end we were very selective and only chose caches with sufficient FPs along the route. Today we are heading home, leaving Bathurst and heading down south via the AL on Mt Panaorama. Warm clear conditions again today, unlike north of the border

Didn't find this one. Two of us searched for ages here. Either it's missing or the D/T rating needs revision.

Thanks anyway Apsley168

Still there. You just have to look a bit harder.

Had a good lookbut couldn't turn this one up. Didn't like the idea of going under the bridge as it looked a bit treacherous. So will leave this for now.

opp all the pictures

Tftc Apsley 168 , nearly dropped it, made a saving catch

Looked low but no find

We have travelled from Sydney’s Northern Beaches to Bathurst for a 9 day holiday, camping in our Jayco Swan Outback Camper Trailer at the Bathurst NRMA Big4 Caravan Park, and plan to collect some caches & Adventure Labs in the Bathurst and surrounding areas.

Today we went for a wander around the Bathurst CBD, completing the Adventure Lab and collecting numerous other caches along the way. After returning to camp for lunch and a swim we headed out in the late afternoon for some caching in the Raglan area, which turned out to be a bit of a disaster with 4 DNF's in a row and only 1 find - we should have stayed in the pool! This was the 14th of 15 finds for the day (day 2), and 24th find of the holiday.

I managed to miss it on my first pass, and foolishly went searching in higher terrain places, but the family's chief puzzle solver was more eagle eyed and soon had CIH. Signed the log and then replaced as found. TFTC Apsley168.

Find #4244

found after another good look. TFTC

Lovely to search with the calming sound of the little creek bubbling along and the frogs after a day of shopping.
Actually quite an easy find if your used to micro magnetics

will look again shortly. TFTC

Still there! It's a matter of feeling rather than looking.

I viewed this from underneath on both sides, at a distance as recommended by a previous finder and from either end. All to no avail and wasn't able to spot it, seems I am cache-blind today. Perhaps another day.
Thanks anyway Apsley 168 but nice to meet you earlier.

Nice afternoon walk took awhile but finally got there

Look from afar

Winter 2020 trip to Bathurst. Day 1. I joined forces with Fitzy_1965 and MinnieK for another visit to Bathurst and the surrounding area to visit new caches and try to find caches we have all managed to not find on previous visits. It was an overwhelmingly successful trip where we all managed to find some nemesis caches that stretch back several years and many trips to the region. Despite the cold we camped each night and had a most enjoyable weekend now we are allowed out to roam a bit further.

I was waiting for some others to pass off the bridge by leaning over the edge of the gully when I saw what I was looking for from afar. I am not sure it would have been as smooth if I went straight onto the bridge.

Thanks for the cache Apsley168

28930.52 TNLN
Visited: World Traveling Gold GC A#6 & May 2017 Stones of Legend Amethyst A#361

**Albida**

Found second time here with great assistance from CO. Tftc and help.

Quick find with with jennyfromthefarm TFTC

Found in a logical spot, irondale takes the credit for the find while I was scrambling in the dirt TFTC

It's still there.

Hunted around but no find today.

I've just checked on this and found that it's still in place and waiting to be found.

Over from Perth on work, so while in Bathurst I've spent a bit of time each day grabbing a couple of caches.
Quick drive around town this morning to find a few hides.

Searched here for some time, but alas no joy

#5082- Caching in the heat after the rains with thomo31. A systematic look for one that blended in well. Thanks

Found with WaywardWoman while caching in the area. Signed log and returned as found. TFTC

Found in the company of Key_Tat and Viper_101... another nano in Bathurst... there must have been a micro sale...lol, thanks for placing. TFTC

Caching with Tatt2squared and Key_Tat... caching around the Bathurst area while visiting our Grandparents. TFTC.

Caching with Tatt2squared and Viper_101... finding some caches while in the area visiting family...TFTC.

A quick and easy find. Cheers

We are spending some time in and around Bathurst. A nice place to be, a few caches here and there, and a wee bit of driving fun too!

Thanks to all CO's for placing and maintaining their caches. Cheers

Hatzofff and I are in Bathurst for a few weeks house sitting, and of course have time for lots of caching.

But I did drop it! Fortunately it hit my shoe and bounced onto the bridge deck. Phew!

Log signed and replaced on June 17, 2019 at 11:49 AM. TFTC, Apsley168.

Out with RoddyC while house sitting in Bathurst.
Caching to day will keep us in the Bathurst area.

Quick easy find. Just what we wanted on this dismal day of showers.

TFTC, Apsley168.

Easy find and we didn’t drop it

Quick and easy cache. Thankyou, make sure you check out my geocaching instagram @treasure_hunter905

Found on our 2 week trip to Bathurst and surrounds with Roostaman.
Many nice trails, scenery and lush pastures around here.
Thanks for the cache Apsley168,
***MrsRoosta***

**# 24012** Found on another fine sunny Autumn day with MrsRoosta.
A quick morning trip around while at Bathurst for a few days.
Mainly good safe hides and nice quick finds.
Seems as though this place has mainly micros and nanos.
Thanks for the cache Apsley168,
***Roostaman***

Yeah, don’t drop it.
Easy find after searching for 20 minutes for a potential T5. Ha, idiot.
I didn’t know that walkway existed.
TFTC

We're camping at some quiet locations and great little towns that should lead us to the Mega at Queanbeyan.

Took a bit longer than usual.

Thanks for placing this cache Apsley168

Thanks goodness I didn't even drop it the first time. However, found that I was on the wrong side when a kindly fellow geocacher pointed me in the right direction. Many thanks and a resulting smiley.

A couldnt find this at first so returned and stumbled upon it instantly,why couldnt i do that on my first visit
TFTC

TFTC we were up we were down we were walking all around the omg here it is xx

Thisone took us a while, but got there eventually! Thanks for the cache! : )

Just been and checked and it's still in place.

And another DNF despite fair bit of searching.

A brief weekend trip to Bathurst with fitzy_1965.

Our main aim was to find previous DNF's and a few others along the way.

A quick find here today once the muggles walked passed.

16,858. Found during a short visit to the Bathurst region with minniek.

Short overnight camping stay in Bathurst and we took some time for some caches. Parked nearby and once the dogwalkers were out of range we went in for the search. Quick find at GZ. Signed the log, replaced the cache, and headed off to the next one.

Thanks Apsley168 !!

TNLN - TFTC !!

Gotcha

Went out for a short stroll to get emily out of the house and decided to head for this one. we looked all over and under for a while before Kooleen spotted the sneaky hide. All mad a bit more hard as it started to rain! TFTC

We remember this well! What seems simple become quite scary when carried out at height. Thanks for keeping this one alive, Apsley168.

A special day for us with a 90th birthday family lunch coming up but we popped out for a find for International Geocaching Day. Still as scary as before, but it nice to see good caches kept alive. Many thanks Apsley 168.

Our first cache today of our planned cycle around Bathurst. Dan was still energetic and started climbing around in some awkward spots. Then Sue pointed out that it was T1. "Okay, let's look elsewhere." Soon had CIH. TFTC

Whew! Made cache 50 for the Hidden Creatures
with only hours to spare. TFTC

In Bathurst for a few days with my new partner. I was in the area so decided on a quick grab here. Almost muggled by someone arriving at a nearby business, but he son went inside so I started to search. Found quickly and retreated to sign the log. As others noted, it needs replacing urgently. Replaced and continued about my business. TFTC, Apsley168.

Good hide took us a bit to find; the log is full!

Managed to not drop the cache this time either. TFTC Apsley

I n the area doing maintenance, so I thought I'd check on this as well. It's still there waiting to be found.

No luck today!

Bathurst Day 2
Being Sunday we thought that in the afternoon we would do a few caches around town, the air conditioned car made life a little more comfortable. This was a nice way to tour the town.
The tension was high after we signed the log, we wer hoping we wern't going to turn it into a D5 cache.
Thanks for placing this cache Apsley168