#5 R&D on the Road to Kurri Kurri Sawyers Gully, New South Wales, Australia
By
kingfisher_au on 28-Dec-18. Waypoint GC80JDZ
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(3 of 15 today)Decided it was time to head up to Kurri Kurri for a cache binge. While there was a bit of rain on the way up, it basically stayed dry once I got there.Filled in a few gaps from previous visits, expunged a few DNFs and then noticed a new caching trail in the bush - very Halloween themed. I'll try that!By the time I headed home I had 15 finds - and that nice bushwalk as part of it. If only I'd brought my collapsible pole I could have snaffled another nearby.###END OF CUT AND PASTE SECTION###I'd DNFed a few caches in this series on a previous visit, so it was good to see two on this road had been replaced.Parked and made the short walk to GZ where I immediately spotted a bison! But where is the cache? Shifted a few metres and spotted the obvious.Completed signing duties, replaced and off to the next one.SLTNLNTFTC
The weather this morning was not looking great, cloudy and overcast after some rain overnight but we decided to head out anyway down to Kurri Kurri to check out the murals.We took the loop route caching as we went before spending time in Kurri to look around, complete a Lab and have some great local fish and chips before heading back the more direct but busier way.We came across some great 3D printed cache containers and a couple of innovative ones as well, also completing a multi.We managed to dodge the rain and had a good day out.Thank you for your efforts in creating and maintaining the cache kingfisher_au.**SKI Pair****
Full time Nomads, travelling around Australia since 2014. Today we moved from Morisset to Maitland. Once we dropped off the van and had some lunch it was off to try and complete the Map of Tasmania. Boy was it hard work with multiple DNF's at the start, we were even doubting our caching mojo after a while. Mr F wasn't a happy driver as the roads were very busy, glad it was the weekend, assuming it's busier on weekdays[?]Got home at sunset with only 1 left to tackle tomorrow. It's a shame cachers seem hesitant to log needs maintenance and DNF's both of which help Cache owner keep on top of pending maitenance.TFTC kingfisher_au
Wow what a day out caching for the first time with KAZ444 we had a great day and made over 20 finds. We finished with a wine at Kurri Kurri Bowlo. All in all it was a great day and we will repeat.
Reperio 10:35Today was Day 2 of our return to Newcastle escapade caching trip, and Master Vitruvius and I started on some caches around the Cessnock/Maitland area. We decided to finally tackle the R&D series today, and along side navigating some of the dangerous and at times illegal places to park, we managed to get through the series pretty well, and found most of the caches in good condition. It was nice to be able to revisit this area again after moving away. Gratias kingfisher_auAs a well spent day brings happy sleep, a well spent life brings happy death - LDV
Fair Dinkum - 5 DNFs in a row. I've never had that before, not even when I was a beginner.At GZ I found something matching the hint, but no cache.What's going on here with this series?
I was after some calendar finds today and had decided a few days ago that a trip north would be just the ticket. There are still a number of caches to snaffle around Kurri Kurri so thought to make that my target.And then the weather decided to have a say. But when I looked on the BOM Radar, Kurri Kurri was a few kilometres north of the rain band. I just need to get there.The rain as I approached the Mooney Mooney Bridge was horrific! And the traffic slowed as I went past a jackknifed semi - must have got there only a few minutes after it happened as there was no sign of any emergency vehicles.Finally I reached my target, and had pleasant weather for the whole of my caching day. Perfect.Well it would have been if not for a number of DNFs I racked up on a P&G powertrail.###END OF CUT AND PASTE SECTION###And yet another DNF. If I had my guess Id say someone has taken a fancy to the cache containers.
Staying the weekend camping in the Watagans, we went out on the Saturday to find some caches, when we stumbled over this series. We decided to do the whole series, even though we started from the end.Parked across the road and walked up to the cache which was quickly found.
This cache was found today and brings our overall cache find tally to 12448.
I was out today trying to find a few caches to help me along the way to this months challenge. It had been a while since I’d been out this way and I made my way long between storms.
Thanks kingfisher_au for the cache.
I was out today trying to find a few caches to help me along the way to this months challenge. It had been a while since I’d been out this way and I made my way long between storms.
Thanks kingfisher_au for the cache.
We found this cache on the ground. It was not hand crafted like the others but was a black plastic film cannister. It had an old barely legible log inside.
What to do with a free day in Hunter Valley that does not cost anything?
Having heard of all the deadly creatures in OZ though, should I be venturing into the scrub or putting my hand in strange places?
Thanks for the first 8, we ran out of steam after that. Regards 2 ancient Brits.
Having heard of all the deadly creatures in OZ though, should I be venturing into the scrub or putting my hand in strange places?
Thanks for the first 8, we ran out of steam after that. Regards 2 ancient Brits.
Driving around from New Zealand. Finding some caches as we went. Thanks to the cache owners.
Visiting from Coffs Harbour area and enjoying finding a few caches whilst I’m in the area.
Quick find had with this one.
TNLNSL TFTC
Quick find had with this one.
TNLNSL TFTC
Coords were a little out here for me, but luckily there was a prominent geotrail to the cache! Found some cute little mushrooms at gz
A Sunday afternoon with Steam koala and a lovely spring afternoon, what more could one ask for?
#1439
Found today with nellc while on a drive around to get out of the house.
Took a bit to find this one but it eventually popped out when I looked in the right spot
Thanks, kingfisher_au for this cache
Found today with nellc while on a drive around to get out of the house.
Took a bit to find this one but it eventually popped out when I looked in the right spot
Thanks, kingfisher_au for this cache
Enjoying a short break in the Hunter Valley to play golf. Thought we'd snag some caches while here. Nicely built container.
Thanks for the effort put in
Thanks for the effort put in
Treated to a nice set of creative 3D printed caches along this road, each one unique and showing the CO maker skills
Thank you for hiding this geocache kingfisher_au
R
Thank you for hiding this geocache kingfisher_au
R
Found with My Dad (DJANT) and my Brothers (dart16 & Jedi Anakin) I have my own account now and am trying to catch up to the boys Thanks for the cache.
Well 2020 has been a relatively slow year on the caching front due to COVID-19. If it wasn't for that it would have been a trip to the USA and Geocaching's 20th year celebrations.
However the crew got back together and The Rats, Hoojar and I teamed up for a few days caching up around the Hunter area. First it was to finish off some of the older OZGM series caches then up into the Watagans for more. Most of Saturday was spent tackling the great Dogs Head Trail then on Sunday it was down into Newcastle city for some great caches.
This was another find on our trip.
TFTC!
However the crew got back together and The Rats, Hoojar and I teamed up for a few days caching up around the Hunter area. First it was to finish off some of the older OZGM series caches then up into the Watagans for more. Most of Saturday was spent tackling the great Dogs Head Trail then on Sunday it was down into Newcastle city for some great caches.
This was another find on our trip.
TFTC!
COVID has really put a dampener on this year’s caching ability, but it hasn't stopped my enthusiasm to get out and find a cache whenever possible. So, it was with excitement that I was keen to catch up with Steeba and Hoojar for our first caching weekend of the year.
We targeted a number of powertrails in the Central Coast and Hunter region over our 3-day caching frenzy. The weekend threw up a bit of everything, including a plethora of finds, mountain bush bashing, coastal caching, weather that varied from beautiful to bizarre, sleeping under the stars, some close calls with the flora and fauna, lovely local hospitality and most of all, a great time away with my mates”.
Thanks to all the C.O’s for placing and maintaining their caches for us to find. Apologises for the generic log but with so many finds I couldn’t personalise every one of them.
Saturday dawned early with spectacular views from MacLeans lookout and a few nearby caches, one of these include my 19000th find. From here we headed south deep into the Watagans where we completed the LMHS trail. Our day concluded with a few caches around Kurri. Thanks
We targeted a number of powertrails in the Central Coast and Hunter region over our 3-day caching frenzy. The weekend threw up a bit of everything, including a plethora of finds, mountain bush bashing, coastal caching, weather that varied from beautiful to bizarre, sleeping under the stars, some close calls with the flora and fauna, lovely local hospitality and most of all, a great time away with my mates”.
Thanks to all the C.O’s for placing and maintaining their caches for us to find. Apologises for the generic log but with so many finds I couldn’t personalise every one of them.
Saturday dawned early with spectacular views from MacLeans lookout and a few nearby caches, one of these include my 19000th find. From here we headed south deep into the Watagans where we completed the LMHS trail. Our day concluded with a few caches around Kurri. Thanks
With restrictions starting to ease in our Covid World, it was decided that 2020 caching really need to kick up a gear, and so a plan was set in motion for The Rats, Steeba and myself to head to the Newcastle and Hunter region. There were a few trails, power trails, and Lab Caches that would be hitting our radars, along with a milestone for The Rats. We headed off on Thursday evening and turned for jome on Sunday afternoon. A wonderful long weekend was had, and our cache finds topped 450 for the trip. All in all it was a great success.
The caches were excellent. Some indeed were amazing, and favourite points have been awarded. The company, as always, was faultless. The weather was varied. We had sun, rain, wind, colder, warm, more wind... A bit of everything! We managed to find a few nice spots to camp, and enjoyed the company of Big Matt and Marcus Vitruvius for dinner at a local establishment on Saturday evening.
Please forgive the boiler-plate log, I assure you it is no reflection on the caching experience of our few days away. Thank you to all cache owners for their hides.
Cheers
The caches were excellent. Some indeed were amazing, and favourite points have been awarded. The company, as always, was faultless. The weather was varied. We had sun, rain, wind, colder, warm, more wind... A bit of everything! We managed to find a few nice spots to camp, and enjoyed the company of Big Matt and Marcus Vitruvius for dinner at a local establishment on Saturday evening.
Please forgive the boiler-plate log, I assure you it is no reflection on the caching experience of our few days away. Thank you to all cache owners for their hides.
Cheers
I joined a trip to Maitland with Aquilus1, dty73, Tankengine, Barb2e, Kitty Katch & Joolay. The weekends main game was to do the dogs head series, but along the way we did some old caches around Sydney and did as many Maitland caches as time allowed. The return journey was via some old caches and some challenges that may or may not be met one day.
Day 2 was the dogs head series and three other series around Kurri Kurri. The R&D caches and many other Maitland caches are absolutely fantastic containers showing great creativity with new tools.
Thanks for the cache kingfisher_au
29384.275 TNLN
Visited: World Traveling Gold GC A#6 & 12 Days of Caching 2008 Silver A#119
**Albida**
Day 2 was the dogs head series and three other series around Kurri Kurri. The R&D caches and many other Maitland caches are absolutely fantastic containers showing great creativity with new tools.
Thanks for the cache kingfisher_au
29384.275 TNLN
Visited: World Traveling Gold GC A#6 & 12 Days of Caching 2008 Silver A#119
**Albida**
Found with and signed the Capital Crunchers who are: dty73, Tankengine, Joolay, kittycatch, Albida33, Barb2e.
A four day caching trip up around Maitland collecting a number of caches of interest to suit everyone along for the fun. A lovely area, very scenic, green and lots of historic locations. Also some great caching to be done while in the area as well as on our way there and home.
The 'Dogs head' was a main focus of the trip, and took us the the best part of the day along with a few smaller trails and a few as we passed but a lovely scenic area to spend the day in. Most caches were straight forward finds, a few took a little search and others are great 3D printed designs or LARGE! Great trail through a great area, thanks for the cache kingfisher_au.
A four day caching trip up around Maitland collecting a number of caches of interest to suit everyone along for the fun. A lovely area, very scenic, green and lots of historic locations. Also some great caching to be done while in the area as well as on our way there and home.
The 'Dogs head' was a main focus of the trip, and took us the the best part of the day along with a few smaller trails and a few as we passed but a lovely scenic area to spend the day in. Most caches were straight forward finds, a few took a little search and others are great 3D printed designs or LARGE! Great trail through a great area, thanks for the cache kingfisher_au.
A caching trip away with Kittykatch, Joolay, Aquilus1, Tankengine, Barb2e & Albida33 - the Capital Crunchers Gang!!
We finished the Dog's Head Trail quicker than expected so we came down and did a few more caches including this one. Nice series as well. Tftc kingfisher_au!!!
We finished the Dog's Head Trail quicker than expected so we came down and did a few more caches including this one. Nice series as well. Tftc kingfisher_au!!!
Some fabulous containers to enjoy on the next trail around Maitland after having finished the Dogs Head. Signed as Capital Crunchers on the second day of a four day caching trip out of Canberra. Some great country to see and some interesting caches to find. Tftc
Chooo ooo – FOUND – on our Maitland/Dogs Head invasion! Signed - Capital Crunchers! (Joolay, KittyKatch, dty73, Aquilus1, Albida and barb2e).
We have a great long weekend from Thursday to Sunday caching all around Maitland and beyond. We found some power trails and many cool places as well!
Thanks for the cache!
We have a great long weekend from Thursday to Sunday caching all around Maitland and beyond. We found some power trails and many cool places as well!
Thanks for the cache!
Found today with the Capital Crunchers on a trip to Maitland.
Condition Report:. Good and dry
Log Book: lots of room
Thanks for hiding this cache kingfisher_au
Condition Report:. Good and dry
Log Book: lots of room
Thanks for hiding this cache kingfisher_au
Follow the path and all will be revealed. Is that a couple of Bison in that paddock. Log is damp. TFTC.
Ginger lane is closed due to construction works.
I’ve tried accessing the street from both sides and was able to get to the middle two by foot.
I think the builders weren’t appreciating the fact of me roaming around there so please avoid going there for now until construction is finished.
Thank for the very nice boxes
Hightech enables it
Team sissifalke
I’ve tried accessing the street from both sides and was able to get to the middle two by foot.
I think the builders weren’t appreciating the fact of me roaming around there so please avoid going there for now until construction is finished.
Thank for the very nice boxes
Hightech enables it
Team sissifalke
In Kurri for a weekend of Geocaching with Wazza9, quick find, stamped the log and replaced. Thanks to kingfisher_au for the great series and the well crafted containers
TFTC,
So much fun.
Came up here today with the idea of achieving more than we did. After a while, the numbers didn't matter and rain stopped us from doing some walking caches at a critcal time.
Great to have a chance to do a variety of caches placed by different cachers, thanks for providing and continuing to maintain your caches.
So much fun.
Came up here today with the idea of achieving more than we did. After a while, the numbers didn't matter and rain stopped us from doing some walking caches at a critcal time.
Great to have a chance to do a variety of caches placed by different cachers, thanks for providing and continuing to maintain your caches.
Doing the series in hope of bringing up a milestone today. What an interesting bunch of containers. Shame about the busy road. On a Saturday morning as well. Imagine what it must be like on weekdays.
Guessing this series is by the guy I was on the quiz table with at the Wollongong mega
Tftc tnln
Guessing this series is by the guy I was on the quiz table with at the Wollongong mega
Tftc tnln
I saw this series and really wanted to do it. Would of taken a few hours printing out some of those containers. My favourite would of been how you attached the one with the skippy hint, no relation to my username there. TFTCs
Another quick one TFTC
Another quick one TFTC
We loved the 3D containers and thank you for the effort that you have put into making them. This is the first time we have seen this style of hand made containers. All caches found are in good condition. SL TFTC