Eenie Creek #11 Noosaville, Queensland, Australia
By WallabyTim on 29-Apr-18. Waypoint GC7NXN3

Paddling downriver, under the bridge, past our launch-point, we encountered the first of the permanent-looking riverside camping set-ups. We had already noticed the small tent under the bridge, and another campsite up river, but this one looked a lot more substantial, and looked like it had been there for a while. Million dollar Noosa water-front.Small Wombat, AtTheLakeHouse, Shazzar66 and I had spent a little more time than we had originally planned for on the inland reach of the creek, with Shazzar66 taking an unplanned dip in the creek thanks to an unseen tree that hit the skeg on her SUP, and we also did some exploring, and CITOing in the area. ATLH was concerned that we wouldnt get the creek caches finished in time, as she was the only responsible adult in our group today, and had a timeframe. The log was signed ShaDup and Small Wombat.Thanks, WallabyWanderers and ATLH for the caches placed on this lovely and interesting creek.

Looking for a full day of caching, I packed my car the night before so I could get an early start for the day.I meet up with Duppers, ATLH & Small Wombat to collect a few smilie on the beautiful day.Heading up stream. this was stop #4 - Quick find. Signed ShaDup & Small Wombat.I found your cache, Eenie Creek #11 today.AtTheLakeHouse & ATLH, TFTC, TFTH & TFTSF

Eenie Creek #11 was transferred from WallabyWanderers to user AtTheLakeHouse

’ve been wanting to attempt this series for a long time now, and finally hubby and I had the time and opportunity! We entered via the south end of the bridge, rather than attempting the lake crossing. In the way we saw herons, a scrub turkey chick, some stingrays and a few fish. There were quite a few encampments along the river too. All caches bar one were relatively easy finds and all were in good condition. Thanks Wallaby Wanderers, hopefully we’ll be back to complete the series sooner rather than later.

I was up on the Sunshine Coast for a paddle today. I did have caching partner organise for today’s paddle, but they were a no show. Oh well nice early paddle then head home.
CO thank you for bringing me here what a lovely creek to paddle in. I got a bit windy at the lake entrance. But creek was good through.

I found 14 today most were a quick find, couple took a bit longer. All were in good condition.
WallabyWanderers *TFTC 7687 Finds*

Goodies found it very beautiful spot on the creek easy find.

Tftc

Quick find! Thanks for the hide!

These caches have been on my to do list for soooo long. I finally got the opportunity to paddle Eenie Creek and let me say - it was worth the wait! We had perfect weather conditions too, so it was pretty much smooth sailing across the lake to the start of the trail. I was going to go solo for this but at the last minute decided to put a call out for company, and I’m glad I did. Kayaking - like caching - is more fun with others to share it with. I was joined by Peppa and Chamad as part of a day out they had planned. So off we went on a watery adventure together, and with the CO’s permission to do any maintenance necessary, I was armed with replacement supplies just in case. The creek was far more beautiful than I was expecting and it made for a really enjoyable morning. We found all 14, with note to the last one where we observed a real change in vegetation at the end of the line. Thank you so much WW for the hides. If I had that many FPs in the bank I would give them all one

A planned walk with Peppa to finish off a challenge we both were after had to be cancelled. Due to the recent weather events, the slippery conditions and high levels of water in both the creeks and at the crossings would have made for a dangerous situation. An invite from At The Lake House to join her for a paddle seemed a little more enjoyable and rescued the days events. This then put in action a different set of events and we then had a new plan to still complete our challenge cache.
I loaded the car and meet up with Peppa at a convenient spot and off we went. A little earlier than planned but that means we can catch a few butterflies along the way. My trusty navigator had us on point and we found some good little bag fillers along the way.

Thanks for a great morning, we got in 14 caches on the creek and did some maintenance work for the CO, replacing logs and bags and so forth. The whole trip took us 3 hours from launch to beaching. Getting the tides right was a big thing, the paddle across was hard work but once we were in the creek it was a very leisurely paddle around. The wind stayed away right until we started back home, across the open area again but it was a little help than a hindrance.

Thanks to the CO for placing these in here, a truly awesome paddle and on a good day very enjoyable, thank you.

Out for the day with chamad…

The plan is to meet AtTheLakeHouse at Lake Weyba, paddle Eenie Creek and then go for a target cache on the edge of Kondalilla National Park… Meeting again at Carseldine Bunnings at 7am it’s going to be a big day…

Having finally made it to the end of Lake Weyba drive, our small flotilla set off on what appeared ideal conditions… The SS Origami Hooruu performed well until the shallows where it was just easier to get out and walk… chamad was busy counting stingrays… and I was almost going to have a tantie until I spotted one on the way back across the lake…

The paddle across Lake Weyba was deceptively hard… and I was happy to reach the creek…

Between #10 and here we passed a campsite, but it appeared no one was home… and we quizzed AtTheLakeHouse as to why we couldn’t drop in here… we were told no access…

Found with geodude. More to come

Found this a while ago, logging now.
Saw this interesting series on the map so went out with Smudgeycat D for the afternoon and a look at Eenie Creek. A very nice waterway here.
Once we got into position Smudgeycat spotted the prize and did the duties.
TFTC

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Went with missparkle on a little kayak adventure ! Was great fun ️

Logging old caches originally found with alphag_25. Now have my own account and logging them separately so that I can claim the finds.

tftc.

4/1/22 Made plans today to get some more Kayak caches. Reviewed the descriptions and wind warnings but we also have a 35lb motor on Kayak to help us along. Headed out with Geokid Caitlyn1105 and found almost all of these caches spot on gps gz and a quick search and caches were found in good condition. Lovely area to Kayak and thanks for bringing us here. TFTC SL

I don't own any of the paraphernalia needed for serious caching, so I tend to just let kayak caches and the like go by the wayside. But I've got a mate who lives on the south shore of Weyba who has every bit of kit under the sun. So I hit him up for a crack at this series.

Got back on track here after the miss at #10. Thanks for the cache and the awesome series, WallabyWanderers!

Day 2 of our Eenie creek finds.
Today we decided to find the remaining 4 caches by foot rather than water craft.

#11 was a good clear walk in from the motor way. Lot of tracks in the area, most probably from people who come here to fish.

Cache found and signed
I had a newbie come along for the journey.
TFTC series

Enjoying this upper section of the creek, thanks again for the series.

Teamed up with E-Smiley at 7am and finished the series in 2.5h. We made good progress and the weather was perfect.

Thanks for showing me this enjoyable creek and exercise.

Georode

Found another hint. Not sure what it is for yet.

Thanks for the cache and taking us here WallabyTim.

So close to such a busy bridge but it is lovely and peaceful down here. The creek is as flat as a millpond which is lovely for a sightseeing yak trip. TFTC

WOW Just saw the biggest nest in my life in the top of the power lines tower is a huuuuuuuuuge nest saw no birds thought it was awesome to see by this cache find

Quick find.
TFTC

***COs- catching up on a significant logging backlog stretching back a number of years.?? It started as a series of unfortunate events and went from there. I am logging your cache on the date I had been there, not the day I'm now logging on. Apologies for the late logs. Cheers?? ***************************************Up here with hatzofff, RoddyC and SnickersAllan having fun and finding caches.We set sail from under the bridge and paddled out here to Lake Weyba and worked our way back.. Once away from the bridge it was just magic along here. We found all the caches and really enjoyed the paddle. TFTC??

Visiting from the Gold Coast and met up with northern geo friends to tackle a few local caches today. Absolutely loved this series on this quiet and tranquil creek. Most finds were easy to spot and were all in great order, thanks CO.


TFTC WallabyTim
Found August 31, 2020

Our second of three days on the Sunny Coast.



Today we headed up to Noosaville for a bunch of T5 caches.



We launched at the upstream bridge, then paddled to the Lake to begin collecting our Smileys on the way back.


The dark colour of this one again made it take a little longer to spot.

Cache located, log signed and all replaced as found. TFTC, WallabyTim, at 2:04 PM on August 31, 2020.

Another Great day out doors with the good company of the Logan/Gold Coast geocachers.

We had targeted a few cachers this trip and had the kayaks on board so put them to good use. These were unloved too.

Great day, great weather, great caches and great company.

TFTC WallabyTim

TFTC smile 7115 out and about with Hatsoff ,RoddyC ,echocage1 ,Snickersallan and miss Millie geo dog Yaking in this great area a buet day



Thank you, WallabyTim, for placing this cache for our enjoyment.

As Wazza9 said this was a trying day, with only locating 2 out 5. Not an easy paddle and then searching for the containers. Stamped log and replaced, thanks to WallabyWanderers.

TFTC,
It gives us great pleasure to say that we found this one.
Out to build out terrain statistics and today wasn't the best. Have to say what a day, only 2 finds out of 6 attempts.
We started to cross the lake and the first 200m of the 1.2Km trip was going well. Then the wind came up and after another 400m it was time to give up and try a launch site recommended by Nana nel's son.
Parking was located and a short 120m walk took us to a suitable launch site.
It was decided to go for one more.

Back in play... Yay?

In the words of Cardi B.... Corona Virus... $h!t is Real!

Disabling Caches till we get the all clear.. live long and prosper folks!

Cache and log in good condition. Easy access this time. tftc

Eenie Creek #11 was transferred from dahumbug to user WallabyWanderers

Another awesome hide. Found with Hereswally

Nice one

This was another we were able to spot and retrieve without disembarking. With the water continually moving, it was just a case of one of us holding onto a tree while the other took the honour roll of retrieving the log sheet and collecting the required number. So peaceful and beautiful along here. Plenty of water birds sitting quietly on the banks of the creek.

Thanks WallabyTim for maintaining this great series. They were all a lot of fun along the way.
Domsky

Grab k paddle

Eenie Creek #11 was transferred from WallabyWanderers to user dahumbug

As we were paddling to this one we had a conversation that had us both cracking up:

Mrs 4ando: ‘You know what is better than kayaking to jetskiing?’
Mr 4ando: ‘NOTHING!’ sternly

Oh ok, I see your point, there is no motor on the back of these things.

Mrs 4ando: ‘No seriously, you know what is better than jetskiing?’
Mr 4ando: ‘More jetskiing!’

Ok, he clearly isn’t wanting anything said that is giving kayaking a better wrap than jetskiing.

Mrs 4ando: ‘I was just going to say because I’m not strapped in like Houdini in the life jacket, I can actual scratch underneath the jacket.’

It has fallen on deaf ears, bahahaha.

Back to business, we found the cache and added our name.

Tftc WallabyTim

A nice quick find here. On to the next one! Cheers! Spellzen and Teazr

So Spellzen and I wanted to take a little mini vacation but had the secondary agenda of geocaching so where to go? NOOSA! It was the first getaway we ever had when I first came to Australia and this was his birthday weekend so it was the perfect spot. This also marks my first time ever in a kayak (loved it!) and Spellzen was absolutely patient and loving towards my inexperience. This was a great series and we enjoyed it thoroughly! Thanks so much for this series of caches! Created wonderful memories for me! Tftc! Teazr and Spellzen

Day 3 of the Pine Rivers Cruising Yakht Squadron organised event to kayak the Sunshine Coast. The numbers dwindled overnight and now it was Brother Colin and myself gathered caches at Eenie. Another who shall remain nameless apparently has brown bottle fever ( maybe that was green bottle fever).

Had a great morning cruising up and back along this creek with a little excitement on the return journey as the Police were apparently hot on the trail of some villains and were keen for us to get out of that area. Lucky for us we got those caches on the way upstream

Day 2 of a long week-end of kayak caching.
This morning I headed out with Ruzzelz and Brother Colin.
This creek gets better as you venture further in..
A bit of a search but we found it.
Thanks for the cache.

This weekend of camping and kayaking was organised by Slow Puncture for a group from the PRCYS. We stayed at the Scout Campsite, 'Camp Cooroora' on the banks of Lake MacDonald. A fantastic place to stay with hot showers, grassy campgrounds, fire pits and kitchen facilities ... and cheap. [^]
Day 1 involved finding the caches on Lake MacDonald and Cooloothin Creek. [^]
Day 2 started with Eenie Creek with Ruzzelz and finished with Cooroibah Creek with Caro.
Another find and clues recorded as we go. [^]
Onto the next one.
Thanks for the cache.

After heading towards the furthest caches first, I am now counting backwards from 11. Quick find here.

Thanks for the cache WallabyTim. This was find #3869. Please discover my trackable: MMGJ6B.

#11 - with brother col signing log under watchful gaze of a couple of locals.tftc.

We were enjoying the birdlife and jumping fish in the creek as we headed back towards the start of the creek to this cache. Nearing GZ the cache was sighted and as I sat there signing the log a Kangaroo popped its head up to check out the noise.

Turns out there were two relaxing by the creek and they were still there when we returned a couple of hours later.

Log signed C & K and all returned as found.

TFTC WallabyTim

Back past our launch spot and saw a young couple launching their canoe. They seemed to enjoy the creek as much as we did! Great day!

As we paddle back and checked on the cars we saw another car parked down there and a young couple offloading their canoe. They quickly caught up to us giving us a friendly wave as they went past in an old style wooden canoe.

After a failed previous attempt at getting these caches (turns out being in hospital with pneumonia is not ideal geocaching conditions...), we made our way to the site. Just as I pulled over I get a phone call - "Did you forget your bags?". Yes... yes, I did!. But I have all my kayaking gear, so off we go. This was a nice paddle (although a bit stinky at the top). The tethers seem to be a bit weak, with a few containers being found broken off them, but otherwise all good. TFTC!

Heading downstream with assistance from the tide but at times the slight breeze managed to best the tide. Passed the parked cars and spotted a couple preparing to launch their canoe. The canoeists quickly passed the crew of Ardom, JACS Team, Gcoven and the 'Waz' from Waz & Vik as tracked down the errant wallabies as we headed toward Weyba.

The terrain was starting to change with more mangroves appearing on the right bank. No problems with initialing this log. Thanks for placing the Eenie Creek series on a beautiful part of the sunny coast WallabyTim.

With Jacs and friends. Tftc

A fairly constant flow of traffic above on the road. Don't think most folks even consider that there is a creek under them.

Today is the day for Raynersinoz' Excellent Eenie Expedition! Geohubby loaded up the kayaks and we found ourselves at Eenie Creek. Looking back at past logs we decided to park near the Eenie Creek bridge and we started out with Eenie #12. It turned out to be a good choice because by the time we reached Lake Weyba it was blowing a gale. Yikes! The creek was really lovely to paddle in and we had jumping fish, birds and even a swimming tiger snake keeping us company. We only had 3 hours to paddle the series as school pick up was looming, but we managed to find all the caches and get the numbers for the nearby puzzle (it was too blowy to go and find the cache). Thank you for a wonderful series of paddling caches, we loved it!

Eenie #4 for the day and Geohubby spotted the cache first. He let me do the honours though and I was able to manoeuvre the mirage into place (I'm finally getting used to moving it around, it feels as though it's as long as a semi-trailer!). Yay, another log signed and cache done and dusted. TFTC WallabyTim

We heard a rumour that bella at waggy was up here too. We had picked up our new caravan yesterday and having sorted most of the issues a brief caching break in the afternoon seemed a good plan.
A call to B@W and a plan was made to jointly do the caches around Eenie Creek.
And after another pleasant day led to new names is a series of D5s as well as a couple of others such as Row Row Row your Boat.
Having managed to squeeze a day on the Sunny Coast, and it was certainly living up to its name we had managed to borrow a kayak (thanks) so tried to squeeze in as many T5 caches as we could.
A few stingrays were seen down near the shallows at the mouth of the creek plus a few fish jumping out of the water.
TFTC and the series.

Having managed to squeeze a day on the Sunny Coast, and it was certainly living up to its name we had managed to borrow a kayak (thanks) so tried to squeeze in as many T5 caches as we could.
A call from Brad and Janet at around midday after the first two creeks revealed they were also up this way so a plan was hatched to meet up and do Eenie Creek with Brad.
A suitable launch point was found and another beautiful water way admired as we paddled around making the finds and noting down the clues. Fortunately no injuries or broken branches like before.
As a bonus we picked up Row Row Row Your Boat puzzle along the way.
A few stingrays around particularly down near the shallow sand flats at the mouth of the creek plus some active fish jumping out of the water. TFTC and series.

With reports that the creeks of the Sunny Coast had been recently sprouting dozens of new caches, a plan was hatched to paddle Eenie and Cooloothin Creeks with Slow Puncture to see what we could find.

We started at Eenie Creek to try and get out early before the wind picked up, and found a nice sheltered place to park under the bridge before hitting the water. There was abundant wildlife both jumping about in the water and soaring high above it.

All caches in the series were found (some with more effort than others) leading us to the final before heading back. Thanks for placing and maintaining this cache **WallabyTim**.

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3310

Tuesday. Mrs SP was out up the coast in the light rain today with Orange Crew, both with kayaks in tow. Cache container was spotted in it’s hidey spot and retrieved, log signed and replaced as found. Weather was still holding out for us, so I was really enjoying this trip.

This was the 5th of 17 caches found on today's trip.

Thanks ***WallabyTim***, for showing us this place.

Dora the Explorer! and I decided to spend the day on the water to grab some caches. This was our second creek today.

After having some lunch, we found a good place to launch our kayaks and set off to grab the caches along this water way and also obtaining the information required to locate the mystery cache at the end.

All the caches were found relatively easy.

All is good with this cache.

Find #1471

TFTC ***WallabyTim***

Quick and easy find. Quick and easy find. We had an enjoyable afternoon paddle alongvthis water way. There was no wind, so was very easy paddle. We parked not far from the bridge and completed the upstream caches first then the down stream caches next. We saw a huge sea eagle nest in a electrical tower. This was a really nice place to paddle and we saw fish jumping out of water and small bats flying around at dusk. We performed various trapeze acts and gymnastics getting in out of the kayaks to get the cache. CDAH55 ended up in drink at one stage when he was left unsupervised.

Cache originally placed by geo-hubby WallabyTim with geo-wife MrsWallaby (formerly KaleidoscopeCass) along for the paddle. Re-logging under our now combined caching name of WallabyWanderers. We no longer live in the area so thanks to dahumbug for adopting this cache

**FTF** with Caro(Jess&Caro)

We still had kayaks loaded on the car from the previous days adventure, but when these were published we decided to set aside the days plans for EVIL NUMBERS and head to Eenie Creek instead. I have often said to a few people that this creek would make a magnificent trail of creek caches. Since the creek is predominantly sand instead of mud, the creek is crystal clear and so pleasant to paddle through. After parking beside the creek, right near the Eenie Creek cache on Walter Hay Drive, we started our morning adventure before the wind really started to blow.
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Second find of the day and noticing the caches were numbered wrong the number on the container/log was noted. I was starting to become interested in the incorrect numbering of caches.

Thanks WallabyTim

**FTF** with dahumbug

This was the second of this series we found, signing the log sheet at 09:33. It was still calm and serene on the water, absolutely lovely in fact. At this cache we both agreed the CO had either muddled up all the series cache containers or we were soon going to be performing some magic with these numbers. We got our grey matter working on possible puzzle options as we made our way onwards.

Thanks for the cache, WallabyTim.

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