Ringwood Ramble - Challenge - Maroondah 50+ Faves Ringwood, Victoria, Australia
By QueenK8 on 04-Nov-24. Waypoint GCAVNG9

Another bites the dust, checker says I have 6 in Maroondah LGA with 50+favs only 1 required. also there. TFTC

This cache was a quick find thanks QueenK8. skylizard fulfills challenge Ringwood Ramble - Challenge - Maroondah 50+ Faves (GCAVNG9) according to https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAVNG9/93571Find 1 geocache with 50+ favourite points in Maroondah LGA. "00074 - 2019-04-03 GC445KV #1 BTW - Candlebark - (Traditional Cache)00068 - 2019-12-22 GC81MT7 Now Arriving at Ringwood - (Traditional Cache)00063 - 2023-11-28 GCAETVC JuzzMagic - Birdhouse Magic - (Traditional Cache)00053 - 2023-12-30 GCAF6JB JuzzMagic - Can You Find The Numbers - (Traditional Cache)Qualifying 4 / 1, PASSED

Found with icw. The Challenge Checker reported that I have found six of these remarkable caches in Maroondah - that equates to a lot of enjoyment. Tftc.

I found this cache today on my tour of Heathmont, Croydon and Ringwood. A quick walk up and I had to get in and out before a dog walker got close. They got rarer as I got towrds this end. Thanks from D B-A[Rabbitto](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rabbitto) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAVNG9/93571 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."Find 1 geocache with 50+ favourite points in Maroondah LGA. " Qualifying 7 / 1, PASSED00074? - 2013-07-17 [GC445KV](https://coord.info/GC445KV) #1 BTW - Candlebark - (Traditional Cache)

Out today to sign off this series, but may not qualify just yet

Onwards we went up the trail, until we reached this one where we headed off path to seach for it. It wasn't too long until I spotted something (and without checking the hint either) and sure enough there it was. Logbook filled in and rehidden we were on our way again as there was one more left in this leg.

Out getting some fresh air and sunshine with +Wife and EveTheStaffy. It is a lovely afternoon for a stroll along this rail trail.After dodging the occasional muggle, our names were entered into the log book.Thank you for placing and maintaining caches for our enjoyment.---[n0w0rries](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=n0w0rries) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAVNG9/93571 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."Find 1 geocache with 50+ favourite points in Maroondah LGA. " Qualifying 3 / 1, PASSED00068 - 2019-01-24 [GC81MT7](https://coord.info/GC81MT7) Now Arriving at Ringwood - (Traditional Cache)

After an appointment in Ringwood, I headed down the trail on the bike to find these challenge caches. I wasn't sure I'd qualify for all of them, but pleasingly I do. A quick search here and the cache was in hand. All in good dry condition. TFTC [iTEEM] has used [Project-GC] to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did. "Find 1 geocache with 50+ favourite points in Maroondah LGA. " Qualifying 5 / 1, PASSED 00074 - 2021-11-29 [GC445KV](https://coord.info/GC445KV) #1 BTW - Candlebark - (Traditional Cache)

Thanks for the challenge QueenK8.. pretty sure I have achieved this one. Will check later.

Today, I hit the Geo Road with Rebel Acts on a mission to clear his map of the new caches that have been placed recently. This was one of those caches, and the 9nly challenge cache signed today that I qualify for. Qualifying stat's attached. [Tiz13](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Tiz13) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAVNG9/93571 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."Find 1 geocache with 50+ favourite points in Maroondah LGA. " Qualifying 2 / 1, PASSED00063 - 2023-11-14 [GCAETVC](https://coord.info/GCAETVC) JuzzMagic - Birdhouse Magic - (Traditional Cache)

Out and about with Tiz13 for another caching adventure, my other caching partner had already done most of the caches on our list as he chased the FTF'sThis is one of the caches found today. [Rebel Acts](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Rebel%20Acts) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAVNG9/93571 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."Find 1 geocache with 50+ favourite points in Maroondah LGA. " Qualifying 7 / 1, PASSED00074? - 2013-05-27 [GC445KV](https://coord.info/GC445KV) #1 BTW - Candlebark - (Traditional Cache)Thanks QueenK8 for the cache.

Took a pleasant walk along this trail and signed the logs. Need to check my eligibility to log.

5th and final find for this bike ride to pick up the new challenge caches. This was the only one I wasn't sure if I'd qualify for, as I don't check how many favourites caches get after I find them. Turns out I have 4 though, the first one 12 years ago! TFTC.[Quasar](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Quasar) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAVNG9/93571 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."Find 1 geocache with 50+ favourite points in Maroondah LGA. " Qualifying 4 / 1, PASSED00074 - 2013-09-25 [GC445KV](https://coord.info/GC445KV) #1 BTW - Candlebark - (Traditional Cache)

##Published - thanks for contributing to Geocaching with this Listing.##*Don't forget that regular visits to check on this cache will keep it healthy as well as keep seekers happy. Be sure to log an Owner Maintenance log each time you visit to check on the cache.*>***Are you ready for Victorias next big event? Join in Victorias first ever *Block Party* to celebrate 25 years of geocaching on March 22 - 23, 2025, at Hume Global Learning Centre, Sunbury - See [**GCAP417: The Sunbury Event** ](https://coord.info/GCAP417)***

I finished work today and had no commitments so decided to head to Ringwood to look for some caches. Of course just as I reversed out of the driveway the rain started but nothing the umbrella didn't fix for the first 5 caches anyway. After that the wind died down and the rain pretty much stopped which was much more pleasant.The last one of the challenges for me and gladly the wind and rain were dying down now.[spiffy-](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=spiffy-) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAVNG9/93571 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."Find 1 geocache with 50+ favourite points in Maroondah LGA. " Qualifying 7 / 1, PASSED00074 - 2013-12-28 [GC445KV](https://coord.info/GC445KV) #1 BTW - Candlebark - (Traditional Cache)Thanks QueenK8 for the cache, the adventure, the hunt and the fun.

I saw the new Ringwood Ramble challenge series pop up this morning, but I was just about out the door for school drop-off, then rushed back home for a meeting. By the time I checked again, OM71 (his log name when squinting after losing his glasses ) had swooped in and collected all five.So, tonight, needing a walk after work, I headed out to gather these up, while keeping an eye out for spectacles. First cachenothing. Second cacheno sign of OM71's rogue glasses, just some curious magpies eyeing me up. Cache #3? A nice hide, but still no sign of those elusive lenses.Cache #4 was tucked away well, so I had to get creative... wonder if OM71 hid his glasses here too, just to add some mystery? Finally, at Cache #5, just as the sun was setting, I could swear I saw a glint in the bushes? OM71's glasses? Nope, just a shiny wrapper, left behind from who-knows-what.Alas, no spectacles found, but I did have a very pleasant walk in the rain. [Raphbrad](https://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=Raphbrad) has used [Project-GC](https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAVNG9/93571 "Project-GC Challenge Checker") to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did."Find 1 geocache with 50+ favourite points in Maroondah LGA. " Qualifying 5 / 1, PASSED00074 - 2023-06-25 [GC445KV](https://coord.info/GC445KV) #1 BTW - Candlebark - (Traditional Cache)

Omegaman1971Support Your Local VillainLive - Laugh - LurkFirst To Find: 200Sidetracked Cache Finds: 141Managed to snag FIVE (FTF ) s this morning before workpretty chuffed about that! It was a solid mix of urban hides, Had a bit of a challenge, thoughlost my glasses somewhere between the second and third caches, so lets just say a few logs might look a bit creative. Squinting through the last few finds definitely added a layer of adventure.Please let me know if you find them.Big thanks to the COs for setting these up. Will come back to check out the details I missed once I find my specs!Omegaman1971 fulfils challenge Ringwood Ramble - Challenge - Maroondah 50+ Faves (GCAVNG9), according to https://project-gc.com/Challenges/GCAVNG9/93571