RAAF de Havilland DH-100 Vampire Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
By Mrs Roosta on 22-May-22. Waypoint GC9P8CM

A sunny and hot day followed Suscoe today as we cached with our great friends Phetlern. We had a most enjoyable day together.We headed to the Charles Sturt Uni area of North Wagga and surrounds and then back across the Murrumbidgee to find a few more Ad Labs and caches on a hot afternoon.We left our joint sticker on the log sheets as well as writing our names on a few logs.Thank you to all the cache owners for the work that you have put into the caches that we found. We enjoyed the effort put into the containers and the locations.Thanks to Mrs.Roosta for this virtual cache, we have sent our answer to the question.It was hot at the plane this afternoon.A favourite.

As we head quickly toward the end of 2024, we decided along with fellow Victorians Suscoe, to make an effort to tidy up our cache finds and the appearance of our geo-maps before we begin setting our goals for 2025. A trip to Wagga Wagga was arranged and we thoroughly enjoyed finding a range of different caches, many very cleverly created by CO's.Our last day in Wagga Wagga and temperatures forecast into the mid 30's, so the same strategy as previous days - caching in the morning and then mostly did Adventure Labs in the afternoon, with a few passing caches chucked in for good measure. This was one of the caches we found today as we worked our way around the geo-map cleaning up Lab caches and the occasional Bonus cache.Image attached and info sent to CO.Our thanks to 'MrsRoosta' for adding this cache to the geo-gameboard.38492*This log composed and published using Geocaching Swiss Army Knife (GSAK).*

TFTC,Visiting baby&Mrs gopher and doing a few caches. A great story.Visited trackables and added a photo.

Answer sent, photo taken. Visiting baby&Mrs gopher, picking up a few caches in town. Thanks MrsRoosta

We had a lovely drive out in the country on our way back to Canberra via Wagga Wagga and Woop Woop This was a must-stop along the way.There had been a lot of rain overnight, and there was a LOT of water lying around on the ground. There were half a dozen young people in the nearby park playing in the water that is usually just a depression in the grass, rolling around in the temporary pool and splashing each other.Thanks for the cache, MrsRoosta!* * * * * * *I was geocaching in Albury/Wodonga for the weekend with DARKSIDEDAN and C10A.I added over 100 finds to my previous total over the weekend! All logs signed DQ10.Thank you to everyone who has placed and maintained geocaches for us to find. Love your work

Nice one, TFTC. Found on our 23rd anniversary weekend away in Wagga Wagga.

Have driven past every time I've been to Wagga. Good to finally stop and take a look.

Found it: 19/06/2024Sorry for falling behind with logs. Ive been busy catching up with family and also been unwell. I havent completed logs from events - QOBM, Leap Day and Canberra Mega, so am catching up now. Thank you for the virtual.FP from me ?

This was the sort of plane the RAAF had when we were children. Good to see one again - especially with the name. also interesting to see that this was Geoff Lawsons home turf.

Great find near our hotel.. got me.out for a walk!

Found when in Wagga visiting family and this was not a great distance from where we were staying. TFTC

This is close to where I am staying tonight, so after booking in I took the short walk to log this. Answer sent. TFTC MrsRoosta.

Veni. Vidi. Vici. Scripsi. Last day in Wagga Wagga and was on the way to get fuel ready to leave early in the morning. On the way, stopped to gather information and take photos.Sent Answers.Now logging the find. Gratias pro cache MrsRoosta

Tftc

Photo that was meant to be in the found log, great cache thankyou.

Stopped by parked on the far side and ambled over for a picture taken by the wife. TFTC.

Last day of our Wagga Wagga trip, and had to pick this one up. An enjoyable walk from the nearby accommodation and soon arrived at the plane. Answer located and pic snapped. A great spot. TFTV MrsRoosta!

Passing through Wagga Wagga I paused a while to visit this Virtual Cache. Thank you MrsRoosta for the interesting history of the DH-100 vampire and for organizing this Virtual cache.

Day 2 of mogni and sir_spectre visit the ACT. Today was a much more relaxing day, only travelled from Wagga Wagga Yass. We found abut 40 caches and 16 ad labs. Today we targetted some caches to help with challenges and high D and/or T. Lots of cache guardians were seen, the bulls made me the most nervous. Any caches that needed some attention got it.Answers sent by sir_spectre.Thanks to MrsRoosta from mogni

I was targeting virtuals to get my count up to 100, only have 9 to go. Answers sent. Nice clean park. Nice to see some military history. Found with Mogni. Myself and mogni are headed off to Canberra on the " I missed the Capital GeoBash Mega " holiday, since last minute family problems came in to play and we had to adjust our plans by a few weeks. On the way over we targeted multi's, wherigo's and puzzles to make sure we had 25 in each or at least close to that total ( or more ) as possible, getting as many new New South Wales LGA's as possible, the 17th most favorite point NSW cache and every cache size in New South Wales.In the ACT it was getting 2 of the 5 oldest letterboxes, oldest wherigo in Australia, 2nd oldest earthcache ( with a side trip to get the oldest earthcache of course ), and ACT oldest cache too. I also hosted a CITO and planned on getting every different cache type i could and every different cache size as well. I also needed 9 more virtuals this trip to get my virtual count over 100. Finally Canberra was far enough away from from house to complete the well aged well travelled cacher 0 to 1000 kms with a cache every 10 km's ( i only need 7 more caches to complete )Leaving the ACT it was going via Victoria to get there last active web cam cache and slowly getting a total of 20 finds in each LGA i passed through if i had enough time plus also hosting a CITO in Victoria as well. A busy 11 days. Trust me by the end of the holiday you would have thought the 6 meter ladder weighed more than 13 kg's to amount of times it was used or carried up hills or over creeks. If your cache was found with a broken container/lid it was replaced or if the log was full it was replaced or a extra log if the container was big enough ( except for nano's, do your own maintenance on nano's.

We have driven past many times over the last few days and that was the day. A quick (ordinary) selfie and info gathered in the rain. Thanks for this cache. Answer sent.

01/04/2024 3:05:00 PMStopped as I headed back to Victoria after the Mega and spending last night in Young after dropping of scouter 101.I've driven past this many times and now had a reason to stop for a better look, and lear of it's history.Thanks Mrs Roosta for contributing to the game I so enjoyFind recorded using GCDroid and logged using GSAK

Find 5094 on April 1, 2024Found on our way home from the Capital Geobash. Today we traveled from Canberra to Wagga Wagga. Found out accomodation and decided it was time for a wander around the park across the road. Answers sent in and photo attached. TFTV MrsRoosta

With Featherwaite we're on our way to Canberra for the GeoBash Mega over Easter.On our way we set our route to take in LGAs that I have no finds in. Day 1 we made it to Narrandera and Day 2 we arrived in Canberra.Unless stated this cache is in good condition.Apologies for the generic log.TFTC

Found with Team Waldron on our way to the Capital GeoBash in Canberra over the Easter long weekend. Thanks for the Virtual cache MrsRoosta!

Im on a road trip from Adelaide to Canberra to attend the capital mega event. Its a long way so of course I stopped off several times to grab a cache here and there. I had an overnight stay in Wagga Wagga so I grabbed a few caches in the morning before continuing onto Canberra. Answer sent to CO. Thank you Mrs Roosta, for placing RAAF de Havilland DH-100 Vampire for the geocaching community.# # #14275 # #

We made our way from Griffith to Wagga Wagga today. I was only allowed a few caches or the family would get annoyed. There was work going on here but I saw a drive way so pulled in. Took the picture quickly, read the plaque and moved on fast!Thanks MrsRoosta

Found on our canberra journey. We wander through the land, grabbing caches and seeing the sights even occasionally catching up with friends A good day was had while grabbing these caches with lots of miles covered Thanks for placing them *Found with [Geooh GO](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiltal.geoohGO)*

On a cold March morning waiting for my mechanic to open I wandered down here for this lovely virtual cache. TFTC!

First time visit to Wagga Wagga stopping here was a must! I planned on a quick stop ever now I'm 3 days in! So much to see and do hereThanks for the virtual cache

Got just as landing. Peppa is my personal tb. Answers have been sent. TFTC

TFTC smile 18379 ?? out and about on a lovely day ?? having a great time finding a few caches on our way to Canberra today signing as 5 for Qld Hatzofff?? Snickersallan ? RoddyC?? Imbunda ,? grannysmith1947 what a great team we made and lots of laughter and fun Thank you Mrs Roosta for placing this cache for our enjoyment ????

On our way in to Canberra, and this is the last batch of logs to be processed.We had not been to the Snowy Valley/ Tumut LGA area before so this was a must-do.Herewith my photo on 17th March 2024. TFTC, MrsRoosta.

Heading now to Canberra, cross crossing across the states picking up LGAs as we travel.Needed a cache in this LGA for one of the team so why not go for a targeted cache for most of us.Thank you for bringing us here.Caching with and signing as 5 for QLD. RoddyC hatzofff imbunda snickersallan grannysmith1947 . Answer send for the group.TFTCache Mrs Roosta

Thanks for the cache. Photo of dsd in car as driving past the plane

Found on the way through Wagga Wagga this morning. We dodged the roadworks and parked as close as possible to gz. Answer has been sent to the CO. Tftc!

had to do a quick cache before heading to Melbourne airport.

#13591 08:58Day 4 of the Geocaching NSW expedition to Wagga Wagga. Today it was time to head back to Sydney, but not without a few more finds Great display of this fighter jet.OCW Everest High, Brewmaker.TFTC MrsRoosta

A caching road trip to Wagga to attend a couple of events and find a bunch of caches with Joolay and oother Canberra cachers. Logs signed as Wagga Wanderers 2024 (WW24). Thanks for the hide MrsRoosta

Last cache for the weekend. Heading to pack up the van and head home. Pretty cool virtual.Decided to travel down to Wagga for the events and to get some caching in with Kittykatch. Also a good time to christen her little camper. Awesome setup and we are ready to go.Thanks for getting me out and about MrsRoosta

This weekend plans were hatched with Rapidlywild to head down the highway to attend the three events in Wagga Wagga and pick up some more caches around the area.After attending the event in the park we went and got some food before continuing on. This was the next one we decided to call past. Gathered the information and Rapidlywild sent it off to the Co and got the green light. Lots of road works next to this one but they didn't pay us much notice. Thanks for the virtual MrsRoosta and for the fun weekend away Rapidlywild

FurfacesLL #1 reached out and asked if I would be keen on a Wagga weekend, sure sounds like fun. So plans were put into place that we headed East after work and planned to be in Wagga in time for the evening dinner event. It was a fun weekend away, caught up with cachers we know and new cachers too. We spent the morning with other Canberra cachers doing some team finds, which we had finished and FFLL and I went our own way. We decided to follow the GPS slowly making our way North back towards Wagga Wagga. We had made our way back into Wagga to attend todays event and once the event was over, we went off to do some more caching. Been to this location a number of times, as most of us have, so gathered the required info, sent to CO and grabbed the required happy snap.Thanks for the virtual placement MrsRoosta and thanks for another enjoyable weekend away FFLL.

This one has been on the to-find-list for far too long. So today being car-less but in town with 6 hours up my sleeves, I decided on finding this cache. I walked over to Bolton Park and after finding some nearby Munzee's (yes, I was 'THAT' bored), I finally found myself at GZ. I have been past this plane countless times and even taken photos with it, but I never knew the story behind it until reading the cache page. Photo of myself with the plane has been added to this found log and the answers required have been sent to the CO. TB visit and FP given. Thanks for adding this cache to the game. TFTC

After walk around at Baylis Street and memorial garden before back to motel in Gumly Gumly. Interesting plane. Sent an answer to CO. Thanks Mrs Roosta for placing this virtual cache

It was time for the traditional post Christmas road trip. The stockings were emptied of presents, feasts were devoured and great times were had with family and friends. Now to get away!Day 17: After another night camping on the Murrumbidgee River, it was back into Wagga Wagga for some more exploring. After a quick stop at BCF across the road, this was our first cache of the day.Thanks MrsRoosta for adding this cache to the worldwide collection for us all to enjoy. ----------------------------------------------------------The Ballarat GeoTour ends on 4 March 2024! Be sure to find all the caches and earn the souvenir before the tour is archived. The [Farewell Ballarat GeoTour Event - GCAFQ8B](https://coord.info/GCAFQ8B) is on 18 February 2024.Looking for caches to find when visiting Victoria? Why not check out the geocaching lists available on the [Geocaching Victoria Website](https://geocachingvictoria.com.au/information/great-caching-lists/). There are plenty to choose from including all of the previous nominees and winners of the Victorian Cache of the Year Awards.

A loose plan was hatched for a 3-week road trip with RoamingHowie to explore locations in Country NSW wed not been to before and of course, find a cache here and there.DAY SEVENTEEN: Exploring more of Wagga Wagga.A comparatively quiet one today as the temp keeps rising. On the way to BCF for some supplies, I pointed out Oooh! A virtualSo we jumped out, gathered the info (now submitted) before clambering back into our a/c geovehicle.I used to make model aircraft when I was 8-10 years old, and I am certain one of them was a de Havilland DH-100 Vampire!Thanks for bringing us here by placing this cache, MrsRoosta ~ ~

We were heading back to the motel after exploring the area and grabbing something to eat, we made the stop here, the youngest team member loved this, well I think we both did, Thanks for showing us this and TFTC and the fun

Chooo ooo [Found] with SQAu on a road trip to Adelaide! Thanks MrsRoosta!

Found while visiting family in hospital. Tftc.

Loved doing this one as it is very personal to me.

Heading back to my motel late morning, the temperature had already risen to over 30. Decided to pull over and do this virtual. A quick find of the required info, and take a photo, then back to the air-conditioned car! Thanks for the virtual.

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Kinda appropriate to spot a vampire at sunset when Halloween silliness is starting.Passing through town on the way to work in Lithgow.

I'm overnighting in Wagga Wagga after a quick geo-trip to local government areas in the western Riverina. On arrival, I saw this cache was quite close to my motel, so after unloading the car, I wandered across the park to get the required photo before day turned into night. Thanks for placing this virtual MrsRoosta.

Exploring the area, we visited your virtual along the way.Snapped required pic which has been added to the gallery.Thanks Mrs Roosta for the virtual.

Having arrived at home for the night, I mosied down here for a look for this one. The sun getting lower in the sky made things difficult in terms of taking the pickie but I eventually had 2upoj in shot at 17:35. Thanks Mrs Roosta.

While working for the week in Wagga with Jackez74 we decided to stop and do this virtual

While working in Wagga this week Matho64 and I have enjoyed finding traditionals, mysteries, Ad Labs and this virtual.TFTV MrsRoosta

Travelling through Wagga Wagga on our way to QOGM Iain Longreach we discovered this Virtual cache. Unfortunately it was impossible to read the plaque due to extremely bright light early morning. We had to wait for our return trip to get a photo of the plaque and get the answer to the question. A cloudy day or late in the afternoon is a better time to read the plaque. Its an interesting looking plane.

After having a delicious lunch down the road, we decided to get a couple of caches or ad labs. We didn't have long and this was nice and close. We had noticed this on the way into town so it was nice to come back and have a proper look.
Thanks for bringing us here with the placing of this cache.
(Please note that the photo is for both myself and Geoturtle37)

We have asked ourselves that question so often but rarely, if ever, have we had a cache help on with the answer. We had noticed this previously and did wonder why exactly there was a plane on the edge of this grassed area. (Papi4506's log has the necessary photo, didn't see any point in posting it twice. Hope that is ok? )Thanks for placing this cache here.

Found some time ago, thought it was time to logged
Thanks Mrs Roosta

Visiting Wagga Wagga on our way to Melbourne, and staying at a hotel near the cache.
Tftc

Stopped by to log this cache. TFTC

In Wagga for a night and made a quick caching run before dark. This was one both Baz Man and myself passed by so grabbed the pic and derails and continued on our way. Thanks Mrs Roosta for the cache, same sort of bird we have in our town also on display.

Stopped by with my dad rod81w to check out this plane

Stopped by here as geodaughter briana the explorer and I was passing by, photo attached with geodaughter holding notepad with my name on it. Answers sent

Swung past gz this afternoon answers were sent tftc

I recently had the chance to visit this site. It was a night visit but the selfie was still good enough to prove my attendance at the site.

Answer sent.

Thanks for the virtual cache.

Photo attached. An interesting landmark.

Quick one on a cold Winter afternoon while heading to Homebase.

Thanks for the find! Great price of history, answer messaged. Found with scubasteve300

Thanks for the find. Found while on holidays in the area. Found with EMJAYE88

Thanks Mrs.Roosta. a lovely morning in the park picking up caches. Thanks for maintenance and placing

Tftc

Visiting from Ohio, USA and driving around enjoying Australia in a campervan. Couldn't resist stopping for one more cache on the way out of town. Thanks for the cool virtual!

No Find #8217

I’ve been looking for that window of opportunity, a few days, to get across to WW to do some the various trails in the region. Finally a spare long weekend and plans began to form.

At the recent Mega in Rutherglen, I’d mentioned my intention to barb2e and she was keen to join me. Plans were almost abandoned as the Academy Games crowd had virtually booked all of accommodation out within a 50km radius. Thankfully camping is always an option. Well for me anyway

Then opportunity to meet some local cachers, and COs of some of the much anticipated trails, meant an extremely early start to get across to a community event though this was the perfect way to kick start the long weekend.

With some specific target caches, plus so many AdLabs, the Pub series, W.W.W. Trail, Friends series, Riverina crop series, Riverina Geocaching's Geotriad Tribute Series, and so much more. There was enough to keep us going for weeks but only had four days. Oh well, we gave it a good crack.

Apologies for the generic logs as this never does justice to the work that goes into placing and maintaining all of the caches that we have so enjoyed finding.

It’s been fun!

Thanks so much MrsRoosta for putting out and maintaining this cache. And of course for getting me out and about and enjoying this area too

Found with Contesta on our last day in Wagga Wagga before heading home. Nice to collect some virtuals in town. Tftc Mrs Roosta

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An early morning visit meant it was quiet around GZ. Answer sent.
Thanks for the virtual cache, MrsRoosta
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TFTC MrsRoosta your cache RAAF de Havilland DH-100 Vampire that we found today.
Circumstances found is visiting Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. Nothing serious . Rather than return to the Motorhome in Narrandera empty handed we stopped here and got the information and took a picture.

Find Count: 16313

Passing through on the way to Canberra and stopped to have a stickybeak at this one.

It's a very sleek and compact machine for it's vintage. One of my parents serviced and overhauled aircraft engines during the war and made a career of it after, so may have worked on these types of aircraft. They were always keen to attend any airshows they could get to, especially if there were going to be any old warbirds flying.

Leaving it a favourite point to make a safe landing on.??
TFTC??

Reperio 07:31

On our way to Rutherglen for the upcoming mega event, and we couldn’t resist a little detour through Wagga Wagga to grab this virtual. Such a very iconic display they even as a non local, have driven by countless times before, so it’s a great choice for a virtual cache.

Gratias MrsRoosta


‘As a well spent day brings happy sleep, a well spent life brings happy death’ - LDV

A quick detour to Wagga for the Virtual on our way away. To fly one of these must be amazing!?!

TFTC.

It’s Easter and the Rats are either, on our way, in town or heading home from Rutherglen after a great caching adventure.
Thanks to all the cache owners who’ve contributed to the vast variety of caches we found this trip.
Made a detour into Wagga to grab a few caches including this one.
TFTC

Rutherglen Mega Trip. [^] Day 3 - Getting there. Wagga Wagga to Corowa.
This will be our base for the next week. Anymules and I joined up with the rest of our crew, Bushfire and 6Hinemoa2 To save space in many logs we will just write the crew name.
Bushfire
Anymules
Brisal5
6Hinemoa2
BAB6 for short.
Most logs will be generic or there might be some more under here. Thanks CO's for the caches.

Spent the morning doing a few caches in Wagga Wagga before heading southwards. This was an interesting place to visit and learn some history Answer send.



**SA’s Leap Year Event GCA1DNA - keep the date free - 29th February 2024.**


***Thanks MrsRoosta for putting out this cache and maintaining it for our enjoyment. ***
Logs prepared and published through GSAK.

Great to see one of these beautiful aircraft up close.

I found your D1.5/T1.5 Virtual Virtual called RAAF de Havilland DH-100 Vampire on 5 April 2023. It was find #17662 for me. Thank you MrsRoosta for placing this cache for our enjoyment in the wonderful state of New South Wales.

Nice plane. TFTC MrsRoosta

Found with EverestHigh on our way to stay at Oura Beach tonight. Spotted in plane sight. TFTV

Visited this cache together with ilook4geo and happened to coincide with footy practice, so it was very busy in the park. Sent answer to CO and did the photo bit too. Thank you to Mrs Roosta for creating this virtual cache.

It was busy with footy practice when we have arrived with goingplaces2 but we could just manage to read the plaque to get the info. Took a pic and left the guys to their activities. Thanks for this virtual cache.

While in Wagga for a day or so on our way to Rutherglen we decided to visit your virtual cache. Thanks

Finds number 7970

Spending the day in Wagga before heading down to Rutherglen for the Easter mega event.

We stopped in our way back to our accomodations just as the sun was setting.

Thanks MrsRoosta for placing this cache

Answers sent to you by The Booos

Just on sunset we made a visit here TFTV

Wagga to the Rock
Today being our last day in town just afew caches then off to the supermarkets before we head off.
This plane certainly can't be missed as you drive around town. We stopped close by, collected the information required & photo.
FP given
Thankyou to the CO for placing these caches.

[THIS IS A 'WRITE NOTE' TO KEEP MY LOG/FIND ORDER ACCURATE. I PLAN TO SEND/UPLOAD THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER TYPING MY FOUND LOGS. PLEASE DO NOT DELETE THIS LOG.]

Strategically spent the weekend finding caches that were part of my initial Rutherglen Mega plan. Glad to knock out hundreds of kilometres; exploring small towns and finding caches along the way. Thanks to all Caches Owners for their hides.

Stopped at this aircraft on my drive through Wagga Wagga. Thanks For The Virtual!

That is a really great static display of this aircraft. You can almost get a sense of its flight. But I bet it was noisy!
Thanks for bringing me here.
Answer sent.

Mr CNQ travelled down from north Queensland yesterday and was out for an early walk before an all day meeting. Came past yesterday afternoon but it was footy training time. Much clearer this morning, answer sent and photo attached. Thanks for an interesting spot Mrs Roosta

Last day of a midweek Victoria trip. Great caching and lots of driving. Found superb camping spots along the Murray. Detouring via Wagga Wagga on the way home.
TFTC Wilbert67