Dam Good View Clumber, Queensland, Australia
By
bmac on 04-Oct-03. Waypoint GCH0W6
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Logs
After morning tea at the earth cache, we moved on up the ridge and reached the base of the next peak.
Note - turn left not right when you reach this next section. Following the mountain round we reached the next main track (Palm Gorge) and hiked to the summit.
I reached near gz, and searched for the cache. It is to the left if you're looking out at the view point. A wee scramble down and the cache is easy to find.
A new log book and container has been placed here.
I signed every ones name, including those who found this container with "again".
I left a few swaps, including a wood cross, a bouncy Ball etc.
Then a hike down via palm gully where a tree had fallen over leave a path of distruction.
Nice cache.
Tftc
Note - turn left not right when you reach this next section. Following the mountain round we reached the next main track (Palm Gorge) and hiked to the summit.
I reached near gz, and searched for the cache. It is to the left if you're looking out at the view point. A wee scramble down and the cache is easy to find.
A new log book and container has been placed here.
I signed every ones name, including those who found this container with "again".
I left a few swaps, including a wood cross, a bouncy Ball etc.
Then a hike down via palm gully where a tree had fallen over leave a path of distruction.
Nice cache.
Tftc
Today I was heading to Mount Greville for nice stroll up a mountain. We all meet up at the car park. Then headed up Waterfall gorge which was very beautiful gorge. Lots of big trees in this gorge, it was amazing. After the climb up Waterfall gorge. We got to Slab Rock for this event and got information for the Earthcache. Thank you Davinells for putting this event on and bringing the snacks for everyone.
After the event we grab the old traditional on top of Mount Greville. Then we headed back to the car park via Palm Gorge. Unfortunately a large tree had fallen down and course lots of damage. I had lots of fun with this wonderful group of cacher.
bmac *TFTC* 6906 *Finds*
After the event we grab the old traditional on top of Mount Greville. Then we headed back to the car park via Palm Gorge. Unfortunately a large tree had fallen down and course lots of damage. I had lots of fun with this wonderful group of cacher.
bmac *TFTC* 6906 *Finds*
Jumped at the chance when an Event was held at nearby Slab Rock and saw many were interested in attending as I would never attempt this cache on my own for fear of getting lost or even being hurt.
After an awesome morning tea and on completion of the Event, we hiked around the back of Mt Greville and slowly weaved our way up to the summit. The views were lovely and FlutterbySquishy volunteered to go down to grab the cache on our behalf.
The trek back down the mountain was very pleasant through Palm Gorge and out to the parking location.
Really enjoyed the day with a great group of cachers and friends, it was certainly well worth all the aches and pains that followered
TFTC bmac
After an awesome morning tea and on completion of the Event, we hiked around the back of Mt Greville and slowly weaved our way up to the summit. The views were lovely and FlutterbySquishy volunteered to go down to grab the cache on our behalf.
The trek back down the mountain was very pleasant through Palm Gorge and out to the parking location.
Really enjoyed the day with a great group of cachers and friends, it was certainly well worth all the aches and pains that followered
TFTC bmac
This oldie has been on the list for a while, so finally made plans to climb Mt Greville and get it. A great group assembled and we hiked up the mountain through waterfall gorge.
The rock scrambling was fun and the cliff edges and tall palms made for awesome scenery as we ascended. We enjoyed the stunning views at slab rock and then continued the climb around the back to the summit.
The legs were starting to feel it when we made it up top but it’s worth it. The cache was located and signing duties were done before descending through palm gorge.
It was the perfect day for a hike and this one was beautiful. Even better that we could tick off this oldie. Tftc bmav
The rock scrambling was fun and the cliff edges and tall palms made for awesome scenery as we ascended. We enjoyed the stunning views at slab rock and then continued the climb around the back to the summit.
The legs were starting to feel it when we made it up top but it’s worth it. The cache was located and signing duties were done before descending through palm gorge.
It was the perfect day for a hike and this one was beautiful. Even better that we could tick off this oldie. Tftc bmav
I’ve looked at this oldie wistfully on my map for well over a year now… gazing longingly at Mt Greville each time we motor along the Cunningham Highway… thinking it beyond my bushman’s skills…
So when the Morning Tea on Mt Greville was announced, I without thinking of my personal safety, was the first to log a Will Attend…
Getting from Flat Rock to here was perhaps the hardest part of the 11.4km hike we undertook today…
It was Flutterbysquishy who clambered down to the cache and took care of the business down there…
Thanks to Davidwazza for replacing this oldie for us to find today…
Returning via Palm Gorge was really enjoyable…
So when the Morning Tea on Mt Greville was announced, I without thinking of my personal safety, was the first to log a Will Attend…
Getting from Flat Rock to here was perhaps the hardest part of the 11.4km hike we undertook today…
It was Flutterbysquishy who clambered down to the cache and took care of the business down there…
Thanks to Davidwazza for replacing this oldie for us to find today…
Returning via Palm Gorge was really enjoyable…
This weekend, with a scheduled Mount Alford wedding, [@jesswrigley](http://coord.info/PRNW59T) and I used the occasion to base ourselves at Boonah for a long weekend exploring the Scenic Rim vicinity.
On Friday, we took a short stop in Ipswich before arriving in Boonah staying in an ex-church accommodation.
On Saturday, we explored Mount French, Boonah, Lake Wyaralong, and then returned via Kalbar completing the *Churches of the Scenic Rim !* Adventure Lab.
On Sunday, we took a hike up Mount Greville, and after checking out a few stops along Reynolds Creek, we returned to Boonah for showers, before driving back home.
Today, it was an early start with our plan of hiking Mount Greville. This was perhaps one of the most beautiful hikes that I've done along the gorges, with awesome scenic views from Slab Rock. In terms of timeframes and durations, we ended up departing from the carpark at 06:30 hr, walking via up Waterfall Gorge to Slab Rock to arrive at 08:30 hr, and after having a rest, we left Slab Rock at 08:50 hr to arrive at the summit at 09:35 hr. After a short break there, we left the summit at 09:50 hr, walking back down Palm Gorge and arriving back at the car at 11:15 hr (total 4:45 hr duration). We covered roughly about 7.5 km distance, but there was significant elevation gain of 610 m.
With the last visitor registering a DNF, we decided to bring a spare container as a just in case. In the end, we were glad that we did, as after having a thorough search, we too couldn't find the cache. I matched Pprime (P`)'s photo exactly to where the cache should have been (as per [Pprime (P`)'s 5/09/2020 log photo](https://coord.info/GL12J1XJ3)), but alas, no cache! Sigh, so after confirming it was missing, I've replaced the cache back in its hiding place, covered with a small rock at its entrance, so hoping this one lasts. I've also dropped a TB for safe keeping and future travels. Thanks bmac/Brendano for the cache placement and ongoing maintenance. At least I was able to keep this oldie 10/2003 hidden cache alive, with it being one of Queensland's 100 oldest yet active geocaches.
Note that this geocache was logged with the *Team Warren* Davidwazza/jesswrigley stamp.
On Friday, we took a short stop in Ipswich before arriving in Boonah staying in an ex-church accommodation.
On Saturday, we explored Mount French, Boonah, Lake Wyaralong, and then returned via Kalbar completing the *Churches of the Scenic Rim !* Adventure Lab.
On Sunday, we took a hike up Mount Greville, and after checking out a few stops along Reynolds Creek, we returned to Boonah for showers, before driving back home.
Today, it was an early start with our plan of hiking Mount Greville. This was perhaps one of the most beautiful hikes that I've done along the gorges, with awesome scenic views from Slab Rock. In terms of timeframes and durations, we ended up departing from the carpark at 06:30 hr, walking via up Waterfall Gorge to Slab Rock to arrive at 08:30 hr, and after having a rest, we left Slab Rock at 08:50 hr to arrive at the summit at 09:35 hr. After a short break there, we left the summit at 09:50 hr, walking back down Palm Gorge and arriving back at the car at 11:15 hr (total 4:45 hr duration). We covered roughly about 7.5 km distance, but there was significant elevation gain of 610 m.
With the last visitor registering a DNF, we decided to bring a spare container as a just in case. In the end, we were glad that we did, as after having a thorough search, we too couldn't find the cache. I matched Pprime (P`)'s photo exactly to where the cache should have been (as per [Pprime (P`)'s 5/09/2020 log photo](https://coord.info/GL12J1XJ3)), but alas, no cache! Sigh, so after confirming it was missing, I've replaced the cache back in its hiding place, covered with a small rock at its entrance, so hoping this one lasts. I've also dropped a TB for safe keeping and future travels. Thanks bmac/Brendano for the cache placement and ongoing maintenance. At least I was able to keep this oldie 10/2003 hidden cache alive, with it being one of Queensland's 100 oldest yet active geocaches.
Note that this geocache was logged with the *Team Warren* Davidwazza/jesswrigley stamp.
Great hike up here but alas, despite quite a while looking, no cache could be found
Missed the first to find on the nearby EC by a few hours.
After that we continued up here for this summit cache.
It will soon be to hot for walks like this .
Added a rock to the impressive cairn before heading down
Thank you for placing this geocache bmac
After that we continued up here for this summit cache.
It will soon be to hot for walks like this .
Added a rock to the impressive cairn before heading down
Thank you for placing this geocache bmac
Group little hill climb . Most of us had previously found this cache and were keen to see it still active.
Third cache of many for an awesome weekend away! Being one of Queensland's oldest 100 geocaches, this has been on my to do list for quite some time. Today I was lucky enough to join in on a group willing to revisit this beautiful mountain and perform some community maintenance on this cache.
We headed up, rock hopping through a beautiful gully covered in palms and lichen-covered rocks. I thought that was stunning. Then we (finally!) go to an open section of flat rock with a bit of a view, and I was impressed. Well this is an impressive mountain but it was holding back on us! We then continued to slab rock, and that is STUNNING. Just stunning. Breath taking. The view from here is better than the view from the peak, and we sat in awe for quite some time. This is why we climb mountains
After playing with phones and drones, we peeled ourselves away from the amazing view and headed to the peak. Now, this view is still beautiful, but not as amazing as slab rock. Cache replaced, we paused for fluids and food, and then made our way slowly down, finding more amazing rocky outcrops and spurs as we went.
Fantastic day with some great company.
A FP for slab rock. I'd revisit this location in a heartbeat.
TFTC!
We headed up, rock hopping through a beautiful gully covered in palms and lichen-covered rocks. I thought that was stunning. Then we (finally!) go to an open section of flat rock with a bit of a view, and I was impressed. Well this is an impressive mountain but it was holding back on us! We then continued to slab rock, and that is STUNNING. Just stunning. Breath taking. The view from here is better than the view from the peak, and we sat in awe for quite some time. This is why we climb mountains
After playing with phones and drones, we peeled ourselves away from the amazing view and headed to the peak. Now, this view is still beautiful, but not as amazing as slab rock. Cache replaced, we paused for fluids and food, and then made our way slowly down, finding more amazing rocky outcrops and spurs as we went.
Fantastic day with some great company.
A FP for slab rock. I'd revisit this location in a heartbeat.
TFTC!
It's been a long while since i Have been here, i wanted to show one of my friends the cache, butno luck, couldn't find it
Decided to go for a hike up Mt Greville. The day was beautiful. We came across a group of 20 hikers and another group of 3, 4 and 4 so there was a crowd up here today. Eventually the crowds dissipated. We were left with 2 baby brown snakes. Stairman1 and I searched for 20 minutes with no luck. Definitely gone.TFTH
Accidentally came across this cache. Just went up for a mountain hike. The container is partly melted as the tree looked like it was struck by lighting
This was the main target today for my brother and I,this is the sort of thing we really enjoy especially him all the way from sydney,I deliberately started out at a nice slow steady pace as it had been a while since our last mountain and we're not getting any younger,we went up the palm chimney we called it and returned the other way, a very enjoyable walk and view at the top which we conquered without to much of a problem,thanks very much for bringing us here.TFTC.
I joined the group attack today on my birthday. A very enjoyable hike as the others have recorded in their log. TFTC
Found wit a great group of fellow cachers. Mr Fungus put a call out to climb a little hill. Mt Greville. It has a nice climb of 600 metre in elevation from the car park.
Well it is a great day for a hike. Our early start still did not beat the heat and even at 7am when we left the cars it was getting quite warm. There is a nice 100 metres or so leaving the cars to get warmed up before the up begins. There are not too many hikes like this one I have been on where it is all but continuously up. The Palm gorge is such a nice place and really enjoyed this part. I am not one to mention how I am feeling but must admit this time I did mention a couple of times I may not be as fit as I should be. We climbed out of the gorge and sat for a while before heading up again to the Summit. On our way up Seffnjarah complained about someone pushing all the dead trees across the track. He even kindly removed a few to make our assent easier.
On reaching the massive Cairn on the summit we were greeted with magic views. We sat and had a bite to eat and rest for quite a while. Well worth the pain in getting to this point. At least we now only have one way to go now. Down.
Heading down now and realised who had been dropping the trees over the track. "God!" He must have thrown everything he had at the mountain a few days ago. It was clear to see the hail damage to the trees up here. They had been pounded on one side. The leaves were shredded and even the blackboy trees had their stems shredded. The fresh vegetation damage was everywhere.
The hike down was quite quick and quite pleasant, Still more views along the way. It was super nice to catch the breeze coming up the ridge in a few places.
Soon back at the cars. About 4 hours in total. A great mornings hike. Thanks everyone for making this a day to remember.
Thanks bmac for bringing us up here. I know I will have to do this one again soon.
Well it is a great day for a hike. Our early start still did not beat the heat and even at 7am when we left the cars it was getting quite warm. There is a nice 100 metres or so leaving the cars to get warmed up before the up begins. There are not too many hikes like this one I have been on where it is all but continuously up. The Palm gorge is such a nice place and really enjoyed this part. I am not one to mention how I am feeling but must admit this time I did mention a couple of times I may not be as fit as I should be. We climbed out of the gorge and sat for a while before heading up again to the Summit. On our way up Seffnjarah complained about someone pushing all the dead trees across the track. He even kindly removed a few to make our assent easier.
On reaching the massive Cairn on the summit we were greeted with magic views. We sat and had a bite to eat and rest for quite a while. Well worth the pain in getting to this point. At least we now only have one way to go now. Down.
Heading down now and realised who had been dropping the trees over the track. "God!" He must have thrown everything he had at the mountain a few days ago. It was clear to see the hail damage to the trees up here. They had been pounded on one side. The leaves were shredded and even the blackboy trees had their stems shredded. The fresh vegetation damage was everywhere.
The hike down was quite quick and quite pleasant, Still more views along the way. It was super nice to catch the breeze coming up the ridge in a few places.
Soon back at the cars. About 4 hours in total. A great mornings hike. Thanks everyone for making this a day to remember.
Thanks bmac for bringing us up here. I know I will have to do this one again soon.
I was stoked when SwellerFungus organised this group mission, and soon had a spot booked at Yarramalong campsite near the Lake. I met the crew at the start of the hike and we all set off around 7am.
Wow, it got warm and humid really quickly, especially with all the up up and up! It was beautiful in the palm Grove track, little waterfalls trickling and a nice cool microclimate. Onwards and upwards we plodded and eventually got to the top where the gigantic rock cairn is. I wandered a little from there to see the Lake views, then made my way to the cache area to sit and rest a while. This is a superb spot and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Before heading back down, I added a small rock to the top of the cairn. Sometimes we just can't help ourselves, lol. It wasn't long before the 'down' was annoying my toes and when we got to the turnoff I stopped to apply a couple of bandaids to the hot spots. Going down the South East ridge was so different to the palm grove track, but equally interesting and the views were very wow.
Thanks for placing this cache here and bringing us to this magical place, bmac!
Wow, it got warm and humid really quickly, especially with all the up up and up! It was beautiful in the palm Grove track, little waterfalls trickling and a nice cool microclimate. Onwards and upwards we plodded and eventually got to the top where the gigantic rock cairn is. I wandered a little from there to see the Lake views, then made my way to the cache area to sit and rest a while. This is a superb spot and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Before heading back down, I added a small rock to the top of the cairn. Sometimes we just can't help ourselves, lol. It wasn't long before the 'down' was annoying my toes and when we got to the turnoff I stopped to apply a couple of bandaids to the hot spots. Going down the South East ridge was so different to the palm grove track, but equally interesting and the views were very wow.
Thanks for placing this cache here and bringing us to this magical place, bmac!
SwellerFungus put the call out for a hike up Mt Greville and thirteen of us turned up on this already stinking hot Saturday morning. I had wanted to do this cache for some time so the decision to join the group was a no-brainer for me.
Just after 7am, we headed up the Palm Grove track. It was steep going and difficult to find the path at times, except when you looked back and saw where you should have gone. It was also very oppressive in the gorge with no breeze and the humidity weighing down. I also discovered that my daily walks along a flat river path have not prepared me for mountain climbing. My calves began to grumble very early on and I was gasping for breath within seconds of every frequent break.
Despite this, I still enjoyed this section of the walk. It was very beautiful with all the palms and the moss growing on the rocks as well as the occasional trickle of water making its way down the cliffs to us. When we got to the cairn marking the junction with the South East Ridge Track, I figured all the hard work was done and sat down for a well earned rest and a snack while waiting for the others to reach us. But, pretty soon, Griffo and Webby announced that they were continuing on to the summit to make a cup of tea while waiting for the others. That sounded too good an idea to pass up so I quickly joined them. It was then that I discovered that the next section was just as tough as the last.
We did eventually reach the summit and that massive cairn. It is so big that I worried that the mountain may not be able to hold the weight of it and may soon crumble into the lake. The views, though, were amazing and definitely made the tough climb worthwhile. As did the tea boiled in my new Jetboil. Unfortunately, I forgot my tea bags but was rescued by Webby who had just one spare.
After sitting at the summit for a good long while, having a chinwag and enjoying the slight breeze while the remaining group members trickled in, it was unfortunately time to begin the descent. I was keen to have a look at the Waterfall Gorge Track but it was SwellerFungus' hike and he had chosen the South East Ridge. So, I will have to come back some other time and check out the Waterfall Gorge. It looked spectacular from what we saw of it.
Having said that, the South East Ridge was pretty amazing too. And, thankfully, despite it being very exposed with limited shade, there was a nice cool breeze which took the edge off the heat of the day. And before we knew it, we were back at the cars enjoyed a well-earned chilled beverage. In all, it was a great morning out with great company in a great location.
Thanks for the cache Brendano.
Find #3570
Just after 7am, we headed up the Palm Grove track. It was steep going and difficult to find the path at times, except when you looked back and saw where you should have gone. It was also very oppressive in the gorge with no breeze and the humidity weighing down. I also discovered that my daily walks along a flat river path have not prepared me for mountain climbing. My calves began to grumble very early on and I was gasping for breath within seconds of every frequent break.
Despite this, I still enjoyed this section of the walk. It was very beautiful with all the palms and the moss growing on the rocks as well as the occasional trickle of water making its way down the cliffs to us. When we got to the cairn marking the junction with the South East Ridge Track, I figured all the hard work was done and sat down for a well earned rest and a snack while waiting for the others to reach us. But, pretty soon, Griffo and Webby announced that they were continuing on to the summit to make a cup of tea while waiting for the others. That sounded too good an idea to pass up so I quickly joined them. It was then that I discovered that the next section was just as tough as the last.
We did eventually reach the summit and that massive cairn. It is so big that I worried that the mountain may not be able to hold the weight of it and may soon crumble into the lake. The views, though, were amazing and definitely made the tough climb worthwhile. As did the tea boiled in my new Jetboil. Unfortunately, I forgot my tea bags but was rescued by Webby who had just one spare.
After sitting at the summit for a good long while, having a chinwag and enjoying the slight breeze while the remaining group members trickled in, it was unfortunately time to begin the descent. I was keen to have a look at the Waterfall Gorge Track but it was SwellerFungus' hike and he had chosen the South East Ridge. So, I will have to come back some other time and check out the Waterfall Gorge. It looked spectacular from what we saw of it.
Having said that, the South East Ridge was pretty amazing too. And, thankfully, despite it being very exposed with limited shade, there was a nice cool breeze which took the edge off the heat of the day. And before we knew it, we were back at the cars enjoyed a well-earned chilled beverage. In all, it was a great morning out with great company in a great location.
Thanks for the cache Brendano.
Find #3570
A great way to spend a Saturday morning. We headed up Friday evening after work as its almost two and a half hours from Lismore.
Stayed in the nearby, noisy, caravan park and set off just before 7am towards the meeting point. By this time it was already quite humid and it wasn't long before w had worked up a good sweat.
We made our way up palm gorge and rested at the intersection where the path splits off towards the south east ridge. From here it was only a short but still steep climb to the summit where we located the cache and stopped for morning tea.
After an hour or so we made a few additions to the cairn and headed down via the South East ridge.
Back to the car park in under 5 hours and about 6.6km
A great day out.
Thanks to all who came along and enjoyed the trip.
Stayed in the nearby, noisy, caravan park and set off just before 7am towards the meeting point. By this time it was already quite humid and it wasn't long before w had worked up a good sweat.
We made our way up palm gorge and rested at the intersection where the path splits off towards the south east ridge. From here it was only a short but still steep climb to the summit where we located the cache and stopped for morning tea.
After an hour or so we made a few additions to the cairn and headed down via the South East ridge.
Back to the car park in under 5 hours and about 6.6km
A great day out.
Thanks to all who came along and enjoyed the trip.
Found again, still on the same location as last time! Beautiful hike on the second day of spring! TFTC
Great hike, loved the gorge climbing! Beautiful day for it, and always rewarding having a cache at the top thanks!
We left home early and after an hours drive arrived at the car park. After shouldering the back packs we were on our way. The way up led us through the wonderful Palm Gorge, where geo-daughter tried out some rock climbing.
Exiting Palm Gorge the vegetation changed and we walked through bushland with beautiful grass trees. The view from the top was very rewarding and we spent there more then an hour at the summit (enjoying the sun, the surroundings, the quietness and off course finding the cache).
The cache was located quickly, signed and put back safely.
Unfortunately we could not stay up here forever and for our way down we choose the Waterfall Gorge. As soon as we entered the gorge I knew my knees were in for a wild run. It was very steep, slow walking of boulders but tremendously beautiful and eventually we made it back to the car park.
What a beautiful day we had! Thank you bmac for placing the cache on top of Mt Greville.
Exiting Palm Gorge the vegetation changed and we walked through bushland with beautiful grass trees. The view from the top was very rewarding and we spent there more then an hour at the summit (enjoying the sun, the surroundings, the quietness and off course finding the cache).
The cache was located quickly, signed and put back safely.
Unfortunately we could not stay up here forever and for our way down we choose the Waterfall Gorge. As soon as we entered the gorge I knew my knees were in for a wild run. It was very steep, slow walking of boulders but tremendously beautiful and eventually we made it back to the car park.
What a beautiful day we had! Thank you bmac for placing the cache on top of Mt Greville.
Quick easy find. Came up via waterfall gorge and down via Palm Gully. We took a well worn track on the left side of the gully that led us climbing up a chimney, and came to dead end. We walked back down and spied a piece of pink ribbon left on a tree and then another piece. Thanx to the person who left it there. We then continued a long a track that went left and had some red ribbon that seemed to be leading us away, it may have been the south east track. We then back tracked and took the track to the right where we skirted around the rock and kept following the track to the summit. At the summit was a quick easy find. We continued back along the track and went straight down then took a track to the right and descended into Palm Gully which was a much steeper track then waterfall gorge. A great day out and enjoyed the views.
A special cache was needed for a birthday celebration and this cache was the one chosen.
Some time earlier Dora the Explorer! and I had found a nearby cache on Spicer's Peak and at that time we decided that when should come down this way again to grab a few more caches.
We arrived at the designated car park and after getting our gear together we decided to head up to this cache via Waterfall Gorge. We were both impressed with the geology as we made our way up over many boulders.
We were glad that we came this way because the views were great and the climb was enjoyable. We did follow a track that led to nowhere and from the looks of it, many other people had also. After back tracking we spotted a bit of pink ribbon on a tree and soon the correct track was being followed.
Near the top we came across another group of hikers who clarified the directions to reach the summit. We paused at many places along the way to take photographs.
We made it to the cairn and whilst I was admiring the views, Dora the Explorer! had the cache.
After signing the log and replacing the cache we made our return back to the car via Palm Gorge. This is a very pretty gorge and very different from Waterfall gorge. The tracks heading down would sometimes disappear and would require a little searching before we got back on track.
The round trip took about 4 hours which included rest stops and photo opportunities.
TFTC ***Brendano***. Definitely worth a favourite point.
Some time earlier Dora the Explorer! and I had found a nearby cache on Spicer's Peak and at that time we decided that when should come down this way again to grab a few more caches.
We arrived at the designated car park and after getting our gear together we decided to head up to this cache via Waterfall Gorge. We were both impressed with the geology as we made our way up over many boulders.
We were glad that we came this way because the views were great and the climb was enjoyable. We did follow a track that led to nowhere and from the looks of it, many other people had also. After back tracking we spotted a bit of pink ribbon on a tree and soon the correct track was being followed.
Near the top we came across another group of hikers who clarified the directions to reach the summit. We paused at many places along the way to take photographs.
We made it to the cairn and whilst I was admiring the views, Dora the Explorer! had the cache.
After signing the log and replacing the cache we made our return back to the car via Palm Gorge. This is a very pretty gorge and very different from Waterfall gorge. The tracks heading down would sometimes disappear and would require a little searching before we got back on track.
The round trip took about 4 hours which included rest stops and photo opportunities.
TFTC ***Brendano***. Definitely worth a favourite point.
I am not sure how I survived this hike but I did! Saturday 22/7 was a fantastic day! The weather was perfect. Went out with Slow Puncture & Pprime. Haven't hiked for a long time and now I regret not doing more. There was a bit of a struggle going up but I knew along the way I had to get to the top. We saw a group of ladies hiking as well and I thought... if these ladies can do it, I sure as hell am going to as well. Once we reached the top it was AMAZING! the views were georgeous and all that hard work paid off. My legs are now sore but thank you for placing a cache up here. Totally worth the effort.
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Saturday. Wow. What can we say about this cache? This is probably one of the best caches we’ve done. Starting early in the morning, Slow Puncture arrived at Prime’s house and we then went on to Censation’s house, collected the third party of our troupe for today and then drove up to collect this cache. We started on a beautiful path, leaving the Prime’s Suzi geomobile back at one of two remaining car spots left at the small car park at the starting point for this cache. Both Censations and Slow Puncture were thinking “Wow, this is great!”. Up we went into Palm Gorge.
Such beauty really has to be seen to be believed. The sheer gorge sides just kept going up and up into the sky. The path was quite well defined and apart from it fairly soon starting to change to a steeper trajectory, it was still very beautiful. At about the halfway point, we ran into a group of ladies and their tour guide stopping to have morning tea. We stopped to chat for a few minutes, then continued on to just up the pathway a little bit and off to the edge of the mountain where we had the most amazing views.
So we were all heading up further to collect our prize and with Prime egging us ladies on, to try to get to the cache location before the crowd got there, we were starting to really feel the steepness of this walk. To Censations and Slow Puncture, it was amazing that Prime didn’t even appear to be puffing at all! Here we were, grabbing a quick stop here and there, and Prime was powering up the mountain! We all finally got to the top of the mountain! Yay. What a view it was too. We could see a ridge of mountains way off into the distance, Moogerah Dam and a very large rock cairn which none of us brought a rock to add to. The trip back down was to be done via a different route – via the waterfall gorge. We started off following a fairly well defined track and rounded some huge rock overhangs.
We came to a fantastic spot where you could see mountains and hills jutting out of the ground, a wonderful view of Moogerah Dam and some small lizards. Many photos were taken here as the scenery was too amazing not to miss. From here we continued along the path to the top of waterfall gorge. Along the gorge we came across several people, and after traveling down the gorge for the next few kms, we were astounded at their ability to get as far as they did (we found out some of their group had earlier turned around and gone back). This track (from Slow Puncture's point of view) was definitely best done on the down trip. Large rocks and much rock hopping was done. We continued down the gorge until we finally came across the waterfall (it wasn’t a huge waterfall to be sure). Tasting the water because it was so clear and cool was great. A few metres further down the stream though and I came across some small leeches. After having another drink, I was left wondering if perhaps I had downed a small leach in the process [:(!] I must say that further down the gorge we went, the more colours I could see in the rocks. Colours went from bright yellow to pinks, reds, oranges and purples.
We did find the path on the way through the gorge became a bit blurry at a couple of points and we had to back-track a couple of times. What am amazing cache location and wonderful company today. All up it took us 5 hours and 9km round trip. I’m glad we picked winter to do this cache as the rocks were dry to climb, making the trip enjoyable and the views were breathtaking. 10/10 for this cache!! FP awarded for location, views, the journey and the company! I would rate the trip back down Waterfall gorge as T4.5!
This was the 1st of 1 caches found on today's trip.
Thanks ***Brendano***, for showing us this beautiful place.
Saturday. Wow. What can we say about this cache? This is probably one of the best caches we’ve done. Starting early in the morning, Slow Puncture arrived at Prime’s house and we then went on to Censation’s house, collected the third party of our troupe for today and then drove up to collect this cache. We started on a beautiful path, leaving the Prime’s Suzi geomobile back at one of two remaining car spots left at the small car park at the starting point for this cache. Both Censations and Slow Puncture were thinking “Wow, this is great!”. Up we went into Palm Gorge.
Such beauty really has to be seen to be believed. The sheer gorge sides just kept going up and up into the sky. The path was quite well defined and apart from it fairly soon starting to change to a steeper trajectory, it was still very beautiful. At about the halfway point, we ran into a group of ladies and their tour guide stopping to have morning tea. We stopped to chat for a few minutes, then continued on to just up the pathway a little bit and off to the edge of the mountain where we had the most amazing views.
So we were all heading up further to collect our prize and with Prime egging us ladies on, to try to get to the cache location before the crowd got there, we were starting to really feel the steepness of this walk. To Censations and Slow Puncture, it was amazing that Prime didn’t even appear to be puffing at all! Here we were, grabbing a quick stop here and there, and Prime was powering up the mountain! We all finally got to the top of the mountain! Yay. What a view it was too. We could see a ridge of mountains way off into the distance, Moogerah Dam and a very large rock cairn which none of us brought a rock to add to. The trip back down was to be done via a different route – via the waterfall gorge. We started off following a fairly well defined track and rounded some huge rock overhangs.
We came to a fantastic spot where you could see mountains and hills jutting out of the ground, a wonderful view of Moogerah Dam and some small lizards. Many photos were taken here as the scenery was too amazing not to miss. From here we continued along the path to the top of waterfall gorge. Along the gorge we came across several people, and after traveling down the gorge for the next few kms, we were astounded at their ability to get as far as they did (we found out some of their group had earlier turned around and gone back). This track (from Slow Puncture's point of view) was definitely best done on the down trip. Large rocks and much rock hopping was done. We continued down the gorge until we finally came across the waterfall (it wasn’t a huge waterfall to be sure). Tasting the water because it was so clear and cool was great. A few metres further down the stream though and I came across some small leeches. After having another drink, I was left wondering if perhaps I had downed a small leach in the process [:(!] I must say that further down the gorge we went, the more colours I could see in the rocks. Colours went from bright yellow to pinks, reds, oranges and purples.
We did find the path on the way through the gorge became a bit blurry at a couple of points and we had to back-track a couple of times. What am amazing cache location and wonderful company today. All up it took us 5 hours and 9km round trip. I’m glad we picked winter to do this cache as the rocks were dry to climb, making the trip enjoyable and the views were breathtaking. 10/10 for this cache!! FP awarded for location, views, the journey and the company! I would rate the trip back down Waterfall gorge as T4.5!
This was the 1st of 1 caches found on today's trip.
Thanks ***Brendano***, for showing us this beautiful place.
18/6/17, 12:59 pm Find #931
NyssaFlutterby's 5000th cache!! This had been in the pipeline for a while now, and was initially planned for the previous weekend, however there was a turn of events, as the weather rolled in rather horribly that weekend, so we postponed it to this weekend. (Which would've no doubt sent poor Nyssa mental not being able to cache all week!).
However soon it was milestone day, and after a later than planned start, NyssaFlutterby and Wombles&Co arrived at my house to begin the journey to Mt Greville, having to grab a vital 4 caches beforehand. With perfect weather we set off, choosing to head up Palm Gorge (which could really be referred to as Palm Gorgeous!). As we went we were very glad we had not attempted this in the wet weather as it would have been quite treacherous, evident by some of the still slippery spots we came across.
Arriving at the top of the Palm Gorge track, where it meets with the South East Ridge Track, we decided to stop and take 5 minutes.
And here a most unusual and amazing thing happened. Nyssa had chosen this cache as her milestone cache in honour of her father, who used to take her hiking to many awesome places, and this was one of them. But here, on this particular day, at this particular moment, as we sat taking a break and refuelling, a couple hiked up Palm Gorge towards us, and Nyssa sprang from her seat calling out and rushing over to hug the male hiker heading to us. This man, who happened to be heading towards us at this exact moment on this exact day, was her father's best hiking buddy, a man who had been with her and her father when they hiked up here about 20 years ago! After the two of them caught up and Nyssa explained what we were doing up here, we all continued on our way up to the top, with them agreeing to meet us up there in a little while.
I am sure Nyssa almost flew on her Flutterby wings the rest of the way up here, in shock, amazement and happiness that the day had taken such a turn.
Arriving at the top she placed a rock on the cairn to honour the event, and when the others joined the three of us we did the cache together. What a way for her to mark her 5000th find!
We had such an awesome journey here and back - palm gorge on way up, then South East ridge on way down, and the views here were nothing short of spectacular. And the whole way down I think Nyssa's head was still spinning! [:X]
I feel so honoured to have been part of this amazing magical milestone here today. Thanks for the cache Brendano and the memories that came with it. An FP from me here for sure!
NyssaFlutterby's 5000th cache!! This had been in the pipeline for a while now, and was initially planned for the previous weekend, however there was a turn of events, as the weather rolled in rather horribly that weekend, so we postponed it to this weekend. (Which would've no doubt sent poor Nyssa mental not being able to cache all week!).
However soon it was milestone day, and after a later than planned start, NyssaFlutterby and Wombles&Co arrived at my house to begin the journey to Mt Greville, having to grab a vital 4 caches beforehand. With perfect weather we set off, choosing to head up Palm Gorge (which could really be referred to as Palm Gorgeous!). As we went we were very glad we had not attempted this in the wet weather as it would have been quite treacherous, evident by some of the still slippery spots we came across.
Arriving at the top of the Palm Gorge track, where it meets with the South East Ridge Track, we decided to stop and take 5 minutes.
And here a most unusual and amazing thing happened. Nyssa had chosen this cache as her milestone cache in honour of her father, who used to take her hiking to many awesome places, and this was one of them. But here, on this particular day, at this particular moment, as we sat taking a break and refuelling, a couple hiked up Palm Gorge towards us, and Nyssa sprang from her seat calling out and rushing over to hug the male hiker heading to us. This man, who happened to be heading towards us at this exact moment on this exact day, was her father's best hiking buddy, a man who had been with her and her father when they hiked up here about 20 years ago! After the two of them caught up and Nyssa explained what we were doing up here, we all continued on our way up to the top, with them agreeing to meet us up there in a little while.
I am sure Nyssa almost flew on her Flutterby wings the rest of the way up here, in shock, amazement and happiness that the day had taken such a turn.
Arriving at the top she placed a rock on the cairn to honour the event, and when the others joined the three of us we did the cache together. What a way for her to mark her 5000th find!
We had such an awesome journey here and back - palm gorge on way up, then South East ridge on way down, and the views here were nothing short of spectacular. And the whole way down I think Nyssa's head was still spinning! [:X]
I feel so honoured to have been part of this amazing magical milestone here today. Thanks for the cache Brendano and the memories that came with it. An FP from me here for sure!
Mt Greville has a spot in my heart like no other. It is one of the amazing places that my Dad shared with me many years ago. So for my 5000th geocaching milestone I decided a Dam Good View would be a great way to remember a Dam Good Man
I also would have really loved it, if one of my major partners in crime was able to attend, Lady membsec. So plans were made for the 11th of June, when the lovely Lady membsec would be back up home. Unfortunately the weather gods had other plans and made sure that torrential rains happened that day to spoil our fun *Shakes fist at said gods!
So then Plan B went into action.... Which meant waiting a whole week without geocaching and missing the opportunity to have Lady membsec join my adventure. Fortunately though, a week later wombles was able to join the walk. So Sunday morning after being fashionably "Nyssaflutterby late", wombles, 1MinnieMoo and myself set off to seek our fortunes. Climb Mt Greville and find an oldest and finest beauty.
Setting off from the car park we chose the beautiful Palm Gorge route and in no time at all we were heading out into sunshine. Time for a rest. I planted my backside on a rock and took a swig of water, we started talking about this and that. THEN! I looked up and noticed a couple of muggles making their way from where we had just been. Hmmm... That male muggle looks awfully familar "Roger!?"
It certainly was Roger!!!!! What an amazing turn of events to be meeting up with my Dad's bestfriend and also who I had walked this mountain with my Dad nearly 20 years ago! Fate, destiny, whatever you want to call it.... After catching up we all set off at our own pace. Yes, I did kind of float up
Reaching the summit wombles, 1MinnieMoo and myself took a few moments to collect our breath and then I happily placed my rock on the cairn. This may not seem like much to many but for me it was a huge thing. The last time I walked this track with my Dad, he told me to put a rock in my backpack. At the time I thought he was crazy! So I didn't.... When we got to the top I understood why he had asked me to do that and really wished I'd brought that rock with me. Today I got to do it! I placed my rock on top
Not long after Roger and Heather, caught up with us and the beasty was plucked from it's hidey hole. WOOHOO!!!!! 5000 geocaches!!!!!
THanks for the cache Brendano
I also would have really loved it, if one of my major partners in crime was able to attend, Lady membsec. So plans were made for the 11th of June, when the lovely Lady membsec would be back up home. Unfortunately the weather gods had other plans and made sure that torrential rains happened that day to spoil our fun *Shakes fist at said gods!
So then Plan B went into action.... Which meant waiting a whole week without geocaching and missing the opportunity to have Lady membsec join my adventure. Fortunately though, a week later wombles was able to join the walk. So Sunday morning after being fashionably "Nyssaflutterby late", wombles, 1MinnieMoo and myself set off to seek our fortunes. Climb Mt Greville and find an oldest and finest beauty.
Setting off from the car park we chose the beautiful Palm Gorge route and in no time at all we were heading out into sunshine. Time for a rest. I planted my backside on a rock and took a swig of water, we started talking about this and that. THEN! I looked up and noticed a couple of muggles making their way from where we had just been. Hmmm... That male muggle looks awfully familar "Roger!?"
It certainly was Roger!!!!! What an amazing turn of events to be meeting up with my Dad's bestfriend and also who I had walked this mountain with my Dad nearly 20 years ago! Fate, destiny, whatever you want to call it.... After catching up we all set off at our own pace. Yes, I did kind of float up
Reaching the summit wombles, 1MinnieMoo and myself took a few moments to collect our breath and then I happily placed my rock on the cairn. This may not seem like much to many but for me it was a huge thing. The last time I walked this track with my Dad, he told me to put a rock in my backpack. At the time I thought he was crazy! So I didn't.... When we got to the top I understood why he had asked me to do that and really wished I'd brought that rock with me. Today I got to do it! I placed my rock on top
Not long after Roger and Heather, caught up with us and the beasty was plucked from it's hidey hole. WOOHOO!!!!! 5000 geocaches!!!!!
THanks for the cache Brendano
I'm so glad to have been able to join Nyssafluttery and 1minniemoo for Nyssa's 5000th cache find.
I often regret these things, usually about half way up a mountain. And today was no different. Why didn't I just stay home and watch netflix instead??
Why? Because despite my lack of fitness and my asthma, I love spending time with my caching friends and I love the views from the top and the feeling of accomplishment when I make it, plus of course there's the smiley and this one is an oldest and finest as well.
We walked up (and up and up and up..) the Palm Gorge, which was amazing! We took a break at the junction and then continued on to the summit. I was so glad to hear the others say we only had 95m to go! That last part actually wasn't as bad as I had been expecting.
We located the cache, took some photos, had some lunch and then started the descent, this time via the ridge instead. There were a few places where I didn't enjoy this down trip either, I was worried about slipping on the open rock or rolling an ankle on the loose rocks, so it was a slow descent. We all made it safely back down though and I was so glad to see the sign!
All up it took us less then 5 hours but we did spend a bit of time at the top.
This was a special walk and cache find for Nyssa and I'm so glad I was able to join her, however my leg muscles are not quite so happy today!
I often regret these things, usually about half way up a mountain. And today was no different. Why didn't I just stay home and watch netflix instead??
Why? Because despite my lack of fitness and my asthma, I love spending time with my caching friends and I love the views from the top and the feeling of accomplishment when I make it, plus of course there's the smiley and this one is an oldest and finest as well.
We walked up (and up and up and up..) the Palm Gorge, which was amazing! We took a break at the junction and then continued on to the summit. I was so glad to hear the others say we only had 95m to go! That last part actually wasn't as bad as I had been expecting.
We located the cache, took some photos, had some lunch and then started the descent, this time via the ridge instead. There were a few places where I didn't enjoy this down trip either, I was worried about slipping on the open rock or rolling an ankle on the loose rocks, so it was a slow descent. We all made it safely back down though and I was so glad to see the sign!
All up it took us less then 5 hours but we did spend a bit of time at the top.
This was a special walk and cache find for Nyssa and I'm so glad I was able to join her, however my leg muscles are not quite so happy today!
The original plan was to do Beerwah to celebrate my birthday, but as it was my first time up, we wanted an experienced climber with us and he was off camping somewhere this weekend. Anyhoo, mt Greville was one that was pretty high on our list so we decided to go up there for the day. We made our way up and decided to do the waterfall gorge track up. we stopped at a pretty spot to take some photos and then started looking for the track up. Another group started heading in our direction and my friend decided to ask them for advice. Yes, it's up this gorge that we just assumed was an old creek bed. The invited us to tag along with them, and shortly realized that we had heard about this group before and that they knew our other friend. What a small world this is. We tagged with them for the whole hike and made some good friends. Definitely a day out to remember! Once at the top and after taking some group photos and quickly grabbing something to eat my friend asked if there is a cache here and some of the boys in the group knew what geocaching was so we all started looking for it, once i finally figured out which way to go. One of them spotted it in the most likely spot and one of the guys offered some shoe laces as swag so I could trade for the hindu prayers that someone had left. I love how we get steered in certain directions that has such a big effect on your life. TFTC!
TFTC. Great views. Took the palm option on the way up and the waterfall on the way back. On the waterfall track it was very easy to get lost so keep your gps handy.
Keen to get some more "old school" action, I am out today chasing three of Queensland's oldest hundred active caches. Dragged poor old Fangsoki along for company, despite him having been here a few years ago already - but the walk is worth it.
Especially if you take the Palm Gorge route up. That is one fantastic strip of real estate. Absolutely GORGEous (sorry ... but it is true). Tried to take a couple of photos, but truly ... walk it to see it, you won't be sorry you did. It IS a tougher hike though. We aren't speedy rabbits on a good day - took us 2 nearly 3 hours to conquer the Gorge and up to the top.
Cache at the top was quickly found, and the views absorbed. There is a great pile of rocks at the summit nearby, but the view from there is somewhat obstructed. From GZ though - pretty. I like places like this.
The hike down we took the ridge track, that's a nice track in its own right - very different indeed from the gorge. We didn't take the third track so can't help you there. I am actually a fan of rocky slabs, so this middle track was good too.
So, let me recap. Amazing track up. A mountain. Great track back down. An excellent day for hiking. Good mate alongside. Good views at the top. Rocks!!! And one of Queensland's oldest and finest to smilie. Of course it's a favourite, why did you ask?
Thanks for placing this cache, bmac. Found in good condition.
*{Overall find #5235}*
Especially if you take the Palm Gorge route up. That is one fantastic strip of real estate. Absolutely GORGEous (sorry ... but it is true). Tried to take a couple of photos, but truly ... walk it to see it, you won't be sorry you did. It IS a tougher hike though. We aren't speedy rabbits on a good day - took us 2 nearly 3 hours to conquer the Gorge and up to the top.
Cache at the top was quickly found, and the views absorbed. There is a great pile of rocks at the summit nearby, but the view from there is somewhat obstructed. From GZ though - pretty. I like places like this.
The hike down we took the ridge track, that's a nice track in its own right - very different indeed from the gorge. We didn't take the third track so can't help you there. I am actually a fan of rocky slabs, so this middle track was good too.
So, let me recap. Amazing track up. A mountain. Great track back down. An excellent day for hiking. Good mate alongside. Good views at the top. Rocks!!! And one of Queensland's oldest and finest to smilie. Of course it's a favourite, why did you ask?
Thanks for placing this cache, bmac. Found in good condition.
*{Overall find #5235}*
Might seem a bit odd - but I felt compelled to write a log on my second visit to this cache with Pprime.
My memories of this cache are "it's not so hard". Damn incorrect 4 year old memories. We went up the hill via the Palm Gorge route. I had never been up via this way. Both Pprime and I were very impressed at the area. We kept motoring up and up and up the gorge. It had been the first climb I'd done for a while and I eventually started to feel it. We spilled out at the top.
I made it to the first lookout. I could have made it to the top where the cache is but I would have slowed Pprime down considerably - and he had a timetable. I decided to wait at the lookout for 20 minutes while he went up, found the cache and came back down.
This is a fantastic hike - and very under-rated. When Captain Terror and I came here 4 years ago, we never saw another soul. Today we saw quite a few in the area.
We went back down the SE Ridge route. This was the route I went with originally with Captain Terror. I didn't remember it being so steep. Guess it was
A great walk. I decided I had better make sure I had already given this one a favourite. I had! A great walk with a great mate. We were very happy lads to get back to the car. TFTC... again.. Brendano
My memories of this cache are "it's not so hard". Damn incorrect 4 year old memories. We went up the hill via the Palm Gorge route. I had never been up via this way. Both Pprime and I were very impressed at the area. We kept motoring up and up and up the gorge. It had been the first climb I'd done for a while and I eventually started to feel it. We spilled out at the top.
I made it to the first lookout. I could have made it to the top where the cache is but I would have slowed Pprime down considerably - and he had a timetable. I decided to wait at the lookout for 20 minutes while he went up, found the cache and came back down.
This is a fantastic hike - and very under-rated. When Captain Terror and I came here 4 years ago, we never saw another soul. Today we saw quite a few in the area.
We went back down the SE Ridge route. This was the route I went with originally with Captain Terror. I didn't remember it being so steep. Guess it was
A great walk. I decided I had better make sure I had already given this one a favourite. I had! A great walk with a great mate. We were very happy lads to get back to the car. TFTC... again.. Brendano
I arrived at the parking area at 6am and started the walk up towards Palm Gorge Track. I think today, Palm Gorge Track should have been called Spider Gorge Track. I saw many dozens of orb spiders in their large webs. Going up through this was slow as I navigated under and around the webs. As hard as I tried though at around 7am half way up, the locals would have heard Ned Flanders-like screams as I went through a large web then panicked tearing web from my head and shoulders unable to find a possible associated spider! Lucky for me, if there was one it ran away. Once out of the main gorge area the spider density reduced and way up got easier. Some great views along the way. I arrived at the summit just after 8am and sat down for some breakfast and admired even better views. The silence was perfect. After about 20-30 minutes food and rest were done. Many photos were taken and the cache was found in good condition.
On the way down I decided to take the Southern Ridge Track and met several people on their way up. I arrived back at the parking area just after 10am.
Once on the way up and once on the way down I lost the track. I was able to use the pre-downloaded Australia map option inside the Cachly App which had the track lines named and marked. They were astonishingly accurate so getting back on track was easy. The official Geocaching App also had the tracks marked in the Open Street Maps Trails option but annoyingly kept locking the free directional mode on me. I miss the Geocaching Classic App.. always worked perfectly when set to free mode so I knew what direction to walk in. Today's walk was a good test between the Apps. (I had a paper map as a backup.)
Thanks for the cache. This one filled a Jasmer grid for me.
Cheers
On the way down I decided to take the Southern Ridge Track and met several people on their way up. I arrived back at the parking area just after 10am.
Once on the way up and once on the way down I lost the track. I was able to use the pre-downloaded Australia map option inside the Cachly App which had the track lines named and marked. They were astonishingly accurate so getting back on track was easy. The official Geocaching App also had the tracks marked in the Open Street Maps Trails option but annoyingly kept locking the free directional mode on me. I miss the Geocaching Classic App.. always worked perfectly when set to free mode so I knew what direction to walk in. Today's walk was a good test between the Apps. (I had a paper map as a backup.)
Thanks for the cache. This one filled a Jasmer grid for me.
Cheers
Found the cache and left a trackable I picked up in Iquitos, Peru. Also left some Buddhist prayer flags that we found on the summit cairn whilst searching for the cache.
TFTC!
Perfect day for a hike. Came up Waterfall Gorge and descended via Palm Gorge.
TFTC!
Perfect day for a hike. Came up Waterfall Gorge and descended via Palm Gorge.
Relogging this under individual account, previously a member of Gaz'n'Kab account.
With the day free we set off to grab a another one of Queensland's oldest caches and this one has been top of the list for far too long! So we headed out today and pulled up in the carpark as only the second car, before getting ready and making our way up. We decided to head up the Palm Gorge track, which was a beautiful walk with some spectacular scenery! We eventually mad eour way to the peak, where we of course added a rock or two to the cairn, before heading out towards GZ where we quickly spotted the cache and added our name to the logbook [^] From here we just sat for a while, contemplating life, and enjoying the views before agreeing to head back down the Waterfall Gorge track, but first we had to work out how to get over there We took the likely track, and sure enough we soon popped out at another spectacular spot, begore heading back down the track all the way down to where we actually saw a few waterfalls trickling A great spot, and worthy of a detour before we headed back to the track and back up the final strecth before heading to the carpark [^]
TFTC Brendano, a fav point from us!
Gaz'n'Kab
TFTC Brendano, a fav point from us!
Gaz'n'Kab
Nice walk while away for the weekend. Certainly was a bit of an adventure with the light rain falling. We went up via the Palm Gorge track and down by the SE ridge and didn't see anyone around. TFTC
Undecided where to head the night before, I sat down and had a search of the caches closest to home. This one was the nearest that ticked all the boxes in what we wanted to do today. Heading off from home at 7am FB03 and I arrived at the parking 90 minutes later and set off up the Palm Gorge track at 840am. Up we went from one rock to another making our way up through the different and environments until we finally popped out at the top to an amazing view. FB03 was starving so he sat straight down and scoffed whatever he could get his hands on while I searched and searched. Ended up ringing a PAF who let me know I just needed to look a little harder a lower! Well there it is, the first place I looked...but missed it. I took the hide and sat down and enjoyed an early lunch before signing the log. Replaced the container and decided to head down the Waterfall track. Took us quiet a bit of extra time going this way but the views were just amazing. We arrived back at the car 4 and a half hours later ready to make our way home. By far one of my favourite walks. TFTC Brendano
Wonderful climb with balanceshift! Spontaneous mountain choice but definitely worth it! The view is amazing! TFTC
Thanks to geocaching I found another great little mountain trail in the Boonah area, I found the trail to be in good condition, well defined and marked fairly well, parked the car and followed the ridge trail up and only took just over an hour, car to cache...
Some great views on the way up and at GZ, happy to report both cache and log in pristine condition, a favourite point from me and
TFTC.
Some great views on the way up and at GZ, happy to report both cache and log in pristine condition, a favourite point from me and
TFTC.
Having first climbed this peak around 1976, and since climbed it a couple more times, today was a sort of pilgrimage, with the added bonus of a cache at the top.
Huff puff gasp, sit, Huff, puff, gasp, stop. Now we're at the junction. Palm Gorge that way, Waterfall Gorge and SE Ridge the other way.
Mrs George suggested Palm Gorge would be the preferable ascent route, so with sweaty palms and even sweatier face, we ascended. After a brief morning tea break, we arrived at the summit in a bit over an hour and a half. After recovering, set off to locate the cache, and soon had the log signed. A very clever hide, and unlikely to be found by chance.
On the way back down, the ridge route was suggested as the most suitable, making a circuit. Stopped for a bite of lunch overlooking a western gorge with great view of Spicer's Peak and DoubleTop, with Cuthbertson hill in the middle. Jim Cuthbertson was an RACQ cartographer many years ago who was responsible for marking the various mountain peaks on road maps, and had the little hill named after him after his death.
A side trip on the way down onto a lookout over Waterfall Gorge showed the impressive gorge below.
TFTC, Brendano, and thanks for the exercise which was needed for these oldish legs. We really enjoyed this visit, and the pain in the muscles will soon go!
Huff puff gasp, sit, Huff, puff, gasp, stop. Now we're at the junction. Palm Gorge that way, Waterfall Gorge and SE Ridge the other way.
Mrs George suggested Palm Gorge would be the preferable ascent route, so with sweaty palms and even sweatier face, we ascended. After a brief morning tea break, we arrived at the summit in a bit over an hour and a half. After recovering, set off to locate the cache, and soon had the log signed. A very clever hide, and unlikely to be found by chance.
On the way back down, the ridge route was suggested as the most suitable, making a circuit. Stopped for a bite of lunch overlooking a western gorge with great view of Spicer's Peak and DoubleTop, with Cuthbertson hill in the middle. Jim Cuthbertson was an RACQ cartographer many years ago who was responsible for marking the various mountain peaks on road maps, and had the little hill named after him after his death.
A side trip on the way down onto a lookout over Waterfall Gorge showed the impressive gorge below.
TFTC, Brendano, and thanks for the exercise which was needed for these oldish legs. We really enjoyed this visit, and the pain in the muscles will soon go!
Headed off with a group from a bushwalking club. The route chosen was to follow Waterfall Gorge up and spectacular views from a precarious outcrop under the escarpment of the summit. We then skirted around the cliffs and eventually joined the SE Ridge track to the summit. Mischief (ie log signing) completed we then descended via Palm Gorge, a beautiful hidden narrow garden of palms between great walls of rock. An excellent day out and a great walk. Thanks for bringing me to this amazing place.
The first of the Bromance's adventures for the new year. It seemed Santa had decided to store his leftover presents under Crookedpete's shirtfront, and in fact the Christmas/New Year period had not been kind to any of our waistlines or fitness, so no land speed records were being set on the walk today. I didn't get off to a good start with my GPS batteries running out shortly after setting off. It appears the recent solar radiation storms had scrambled the memory of the J.E.F.F. App as I was certain I had spare batteries in my backpack from last weekend but alas it was not to be. Therefore I was at the mercy of the GPS navigation skills of Swellerfungus and Crookedpete to get me to the top and back. We headed up Palm Gorge on the way up and this was a magnificent walk in the narrow cleft in the rock. It was such a surprising location as the rock hopping up the gorge seemed to go on and on forever. A shower of rain passed over as we headed up but the tree canopy kept us dry as a bone until we hit the top of the gorge where the rain ended to our relief. The climb up from here was no easier as every step was upward with no levelling out so the legs were certainly feeling the burn by the time we reached the top, marked by one of the biggest cairns of rocks I had seen. With no GPS for the final hunt I headed off freehand and failed to make the find. Crookedpete managed to drag his weary body down to GZ and make the find where Swellerfungus emptied out his lunchbox of sandwiches Lady Sim had made him (cut up into soldiers with the crusts cut off I think) and donated the container to replace animal chewed cache already there. After signing a replacement logbook (the existing one was an unrecoverable soggy mess) we headed back down the South East Ridge which was a much easier walk down but held just as many unexpected terrains as the way up had. A fantastic way to start of the new year's hiking adventures. TFTC
The Bromance is back, Baby! A plan was hatched to climb this beast today, and looking at previous logs, it was certain with a little trepidation. As it turns out, with a little preparation, it was a lovely walk in the park. Future walkers may care to read 'Take a Walk SEQ' notes prior to departing.
Well the first thing we noticed is that Christmas and recent international travelling had been 'kind to us all', and that did not help this climb AT ALL! We huffed and puffed up via Palm Gorge, which was a spectacular sight, and a joy to walk up, and up, and up. At the top of the gorge we met an adjoining track that would be our return journey (not the one near the top of the mountain), and was marked by a small rock cairn. We continued up, to the top and were met with a crazy pile of rocks, and a spectacular views.
We ventured down to GZ where there ensued a macho contest between my companions to find the cache. Eventually it was found by CP, and we agreed with the previous finder that it needed replacing. Now I do recall reading that previous log, and duly forgot to bring a container....so I used my lunch systema container, and have been severely chastised by my good lady wife for doing so! (Don't poke the bear)
After returning the cache we each added a rock to the cairn (mine was the biggest!) before departing. A much easier descent to the fork right before Palm Gorge, and from there some spectacular views down Southeast Ridge. Fortunately most of the rain had dried up, so the rocks were quite grippy. Views of both the gorges to either side were wonderful.
Eventually back to the car in about 3 hours, and most noticeably (and surprising) was that I didn't fall over once. This is a very rare occurrence! Fave Pt for me.
Well the first thing we noticed is that Christmas and recent international travelling had been 'kind to us all', and that did not help this climb AT ALL! We huffed and puffed up via Palm Gorge, which was a spectacular sight, and a joy to walk up, and up, and up. At the top of the gorge we met an adjoining track that would be our return journey (not the one near the top of the mountain), and was marked by a small rock cairn. We continued up, to the top and were met with a crazy pile of rocks, and a spectacular views.
We ventured down to GZ where there ensued a macho contest between my companions to find the cache. Eventually it was found by CP, and we agreed with the previous finder that it needed replacing. Now I do recall reading that previous log, and duly forgot to bring a container....so I used my lunch systema container, and have been severely chastised by my good lady wife for doing so! (Don't poke the bear)
After returning the cache we each added a rock to the cairn (mine was the biggest!) before departing. A much easier descent to the fork right before Palm Gorge, and from there some spectacular views down Southeast Ridge. Fortunately most of the rain had dried up, so the rocks were quite grippy. Views of both the gorges to either side were wonderful.
Eventually back to the car in about 3 hours, and most noticeably (and surprising) was that I didn't fall over once. This is a very rare occurrence! Fave Pt for me.
The latter part of 2015 was kind to me. Very kind.
After some great results on the racetrack (something Seff and his nag know nothing about), I was given a long spell in a very good paddock. It was such a good paddock that I officially finished 2015 (with all the baked ham and christmas puddings I could eat) as the President of the Fat Bastards Club.
My New Years resolutions usually last a week or two, so today was the first big hit out to do something about this membership. And so it was that I was standing at the bottom of a very steep gorge full of Palm trees at the bottom of this mountain, knowing that it was going to be a long, slow, sweaty, painful journey to the top. And so it was.
As much as it hurt, it was also very rewarding. It was a strange sensation to be sitting in a deep, narrow gorge, listening to the rain pelting down on the palm canopy above (bit like on the metal roof of a Queenslander), and not feel a drop on my skin. It was great to *finally* get there and views from the top were great, but I actually prefered the grand views of yonder mountains (with their potential Bromance adventures) from the rock slabs on the south east ridge. A few steps either way and a long drop into the spectacular gorges awaits.
Thanks to my companions today for their endless patience. I think Seff spent more time sitting on his backside waiting for me than he did climbing. If only his nag had that form!
An easy favourite point for me. Thanks Brendano.
Pete
#2,901
Some advice for future hunters: PPPPPP. The OSM maps show a trail branching off just under the ridge, which runs across under the cliff face and then heads down an unmarked path through waterfall gorge. This is not the south east ridge trail, which can be found on the right at the top of Palm Gorge.
After some great results on the racetrack (something Seff and his nag know nothing about), I was given a long spell in a very good paddock. It was such a good paddock that I officially finished 2015 (with all the baked ham and christmas puddings I could eat) as the President of the Fat Bastards Club.
My New Years resolutions usually last a week or two, so today was the first big hit out to do something about this membership. And so it was that I was standing at the bottom of a very steep gorge full of Palm trees at the bottom of this mountain, knowing that it was going to be a long, slow, sweaty, painful journey to the top. And so it was.
As much as it hurt, it was also very rewarding. It was a strange sensation to be sitting in a deep, narrow gorge, listening to the rain pelting down on the palm canopy above (bit like on the metal roof of a Queenslander), and not feel a drop on my skin. It was great to *finally* get there and views from the top were great, but I actually prefered the grand views of yonder mountains (with their potential Bromance adventures) from the rock slabs on the south east ridge. A few steps either way and a long drop into the spectacular gorges awaits.
Thanks to my companions today for their endless patience. I think Seff spent more time sitting on his backside waiting for me than he did climbing. If only his nag had that form!
An easy favourite point for me. Thanks Brendano.
Pete
#2,901
Some advice for future hunters: PPPPPP. The OSM maps show a trail branching off just under the ridge, which runs across under the cliff face and then heads down an unmarked path through waterfall gorge. This is not the south east ridge trail, which can be found on the right at the top of Palm Gorge.
Out and about in the area today as I have a day spare before meeting some friends tomorrow.
I am slowly making my way west and camped at Mt French last night. [^]
So today is a few drive by's exploring the local region. Except for this cache.
I got up and back in 2 hrs 5 mins, up and down South-East ridge track. Fantastic views on the way and at the top. [^]
A short search before finding this one. An animal has chewed a hole in the container. Can someone bring a new container please? About 1lt in size.
Thanks for the cache.
I am slowly making my way west and camped at Mt French last night. [^]
So today is a few drive by's exploring the local region. Except for this cache.
I got up and back in 2 hrs 5 mins, up and down South-East ridge track. Fantastic views on the way and at the top. [^]
A short search before finding this one. An animal has chewed a hole in the container. Can someone bring a new container please? About 1lt in size.
Thanks for the cache.
Tftc. Came up this morning via waterfall gorge. Great clear view from the top. Took two trackables.
A tough climb up through palm gorge rewarded with view and cache. Added two trackables that I picked up in Japan.
#100!!!! I've been holding out for 2 weeks because I wanted my 100th cache to be a special one. I was not disappointed. My gf and I had a great hike up the south-East ridge and down the waterfall gorge. An amazing day and great cache, the perfect way to celebrate number 100! Tftc
So I had to go to my school camp and boy was that a fun camp. I mean we climbed a mountain, then half way up we were told by are camp instructor that there is Geocach up at the top and wow, I had never seen us so motivated.
When we found it, (not saying where) I personally thought we were to close to the edge, I mean we are on top of a mountain, 720 meters above sea level. In the end it was worth it, for the view and for finding it!
When we found it, (not saying where) I personally thought we were to close to the edge, I mean we are on top of a mountain, 720 meters above sea level. In the end it was worth it, for the view and for finding it!
This cache took us about 8 hours. We lost our way to the car which made the trip longer. Found with dan , Gillian, Scatts madhouse and yig .
I fell asleep on the way down the hill so dad carried me for a while
I fell asleep on the way down the hill so dad carried me for a while
Set off from the Mega with the view of grabbing this cache as it qualified for the Unloved Challange.
Thankfully the Scattergood's joined Gmccul and I and had some company. Set off at 1PM. The track up felt more like a 4.0.
Arrived at GZ with all five kids (4 under the age of 6). Quickly found Cache. Our (very) hard efforts and patience had paid off. Group photo, many shouts into the distance to listen to our echo and bask in the glory of the view. Only 2 hours to sunset, better head down quick smart!
Trip back down, decided to take the other path. But we soon ended up in a ravine with pretty big drops. Eventually light disappeared leaving us in pitch black with only a few low watt head lamps and no water.
The ravine turned to creek and our bottles were filled and we were rehydrated.
Nearing the end of the trek, we hit rock pools which had drops of probably 10 metres. Exhausted, we conceded to defeat and contacted emergency services when the last section of track was discovered. Some short 30 minutes later we were all back at the car (shortly after 9PM). Battered, bruised and a head injury to Geokid 5, we were on our way home safe and sound.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing.....but so is a challenge and an unloved cache...although I know why it was unloved now.
Tip; don't try this one unless you are up for a 4.0 terrain.
With a new found true sense of achievement and teamwork, I will never forget this experience (albeit one that I never want to put my family through again).
I have awarded a FP based on the last statement however would recommend the CO changes this to a terrain 4.0.
TFTC.
Thankfully the Scattergood's joined Gmccul and I and had some company. Set off at 1PM. The track up felt more like a 4.0.
Arrived at GZ with all five kids (4 under the age of 6). Quickly found Cache. Our (very) hard efforts and patience had paid off. Group photo, many shouts into the distance to listen to our echo and bask in the glory of the view. Only 2 hours to sunset, better head down quick smart!
Trip back down, decided to take the other path. But we soon ended up in a ravine with pretty big drops. Eventually light disappeared leaving us in pitch black with only a few low watt head lamps and no water.
The ravine turned to creek and our bottles were filled and we were rehydrated.
Nearing the end of the trek, we hit rock pools which had drops of probably 10 metres. Exhausted, we conceded to defeat and contacted emergency services when the last section of track was discovered. Some short 30 minutes later we were all back at the car (shortly after 9PM). Battered, bruised and a head injury to Geokid 5, we were on our way home safe and sound.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing.....but so is a challenge and an unloved cache...although I know why it was unloved now.
Tip; don't try this one unless you are up for a 4.0 terrain.
With a new found true sense of achievement and teamwork, I will never forget this experience (albeit one that I never want to put my family through again).
I have awarded a FP based on the last statement however would recommend the CO changes this to a terrain 4.0.
TFTC.
For anyone planning on doing this cache in the future please do your research on the mountain before you leave. It took us closer to 8 hours to get back to the cars. The track is unmarked and very hard to follow.
Phone reception is non existent and GPS signals are not very reliable in some areas. Most of the walk is not on tracks and is hard walking .
This cache I would say is closer to a terrain 4-4.5 .
Before getting to the bottom we had to call emergency service as we were certain we would not get out on our own as we had lost daylight and the few torches we had were not going to last long. Emergency 112 does work in the area without mobile coverage. Thankfully we found the track again and made our way out . The crew on the phone from 112 were very comforting and reassured us that help was coming. They do a great job .
Stay safe. Remember this is a game
Phone reception is non existent and GPS signals are not very reliable in some areas. Most of the walk is not on tracks and is hard walking .
This cache I would say is closer to a terrain 4-4.5 .
Before getting to the bottom we had to call emergency service as we were certain we would not get out on our own as we had lost daylight and the few torches we had were not going to last long. Emergency 112 does work in the area without mobile coverage. Thankfully we found the track again and made our way out . The crew on the phone from 112 were very comforting and reassured us that help was coming. They do a great job .
Stay safe. Remember this is a game
What a walk with yig Scatts, Madscatts Gillian and Daniel McCullagh . Love an unloved cache . The kids all did a great job getting up here .
Went for a nice walk up this mountain and thought I would see if there was a geocache up here while I was here...turns out I was sat right next to it while enjoying the view but my GPS sent me round in circles for a bit before finding it!
My first cache! I was in the area on a school camp and luckily we all climbed this mountain as a group. We had lunch at GZ and after looking around for a bit I found the cache. Nice view!
TFTC
TFTC
Beautiful view! We may have gotten lost on the drive there and twice on the way down but the satisfaction of the cache (and on a mountain summit) eclipsed all other problems we encountered. Ate lunch at GZ and enjoyed the view 'dam it was good' TFTC
*ring ring, ring ring*
'Good morning, Fangsoki'
'Want to come and find 'Dam Good View' with me, I'll pick you up in 45 minutes'
And so Fangsoki and I had planned today to go for a little mountain climb to track down this geocache. I raced around and found my hiking boots and filled my waterpack and we headed off. Due to our lack of planning we navigated by road but only found the name of the mountain when we arrived. Ah yes, I'd heard good things about this hill climb.
Kitted up and ready to roll, we set off up the track, past the newly installed boot cleaning station and towards the South-East Ridge track. It's not really hard to navigate and although I think we managed to take a wrong turn at one point, we never lost the path and as they say, all roads lead to the cache.
The whole way up we took quite a leisurely pace which was comfortable in this warmer weather. The walk is in itself, quite interesting. There is different types of bush, some somewhat more overgrown sections of path, then across rocky outcrops with views and breeze - it was constantly changing and we chatted about which section reminded us of which other walk.
Out of the blue about half way up, Fang received an email to say this very geocache had been found.. yesterday. Ha! What are the chances?
After walking across rocks, past canyons, around various twists and turns the path got a fair bit steeper for the last push to the summit and progress slowed a bit in favour of not overheating. We eventually plopped onto the peak beside the massive rock cairn and took a seat to regain breath, have a bite and a drink before thinking too much about locating the container.
When we started looking the GPSr was pointing all over so we just went with the 'check everywhere' method. It was while I was poking around fang spotted a likely area and pointed it out. Sure enough, tucked away there was the container. Yes it has a couple of holes nibbled into it, but inside is in good condition and so we sat to enjoy those dam good views while we signed the logbook.
I'd say this cache is placed in the perfect spot on this mountain, right at the best vantage point. So having admired the views and replaced the cache we were back on our feet and commenced the trek back down. Naturally, with gravity on our side now things were a bit quicker. We took the alternative route down which had us end up dealing with a stretch of steep, loose rocky section.
We were pretty happy to have done the walk and of course return to the comfort of the car but a brilliant geocache to do, a good mountain to climb and an honour to find a hide that has been kicking along for so long. Also, this find is my 4800th - a worthy milestone. TFTC bmac, a favourite of mine
'Good morning, Fangsoki'
'Want to come and find 'Dam Good View' with me, I'll pick you up in 45 minutes'
And so Fangsoki and I had planned today to go for a little mountain climb to track down this geocache. I raced around and found my hiking boots and filled my waterpack and we headed off. Due to our lack of planning we navigated by road but only found the name of the mountain when we arrived. Ah yes, I'd heard good things about this hill climb.
Kitted up and ready to roll, we set off up the track, past the newly installed boot cleaning station and towards the South-East Ridge track. It's not really hard to navigate and although I think we managed to take a wrong turn at one point, we never lost the path and as they say, all roads lead to the cache.
The whole way up we took quite a leisurely pace which was comfortable in this warmer weather. The walk is in itself, quite interesting. There is different types of bush, some somewhat more overgrown sections of path, then across rocky outcrops with views and breeze - it was constantly changing and we chatted about which section reminded us of which other walk.
Out of the blue about half way up, Fang received an email to say this very geocache had been found.. yesterday. Ha! What are the chances?
After walking across rocks, past canyons, around various twists and turns the path got a fair bit steeper for the last push to the summit and progress slowed a bit in favour of not overheating. We eventually plopped onto the peak beside the massive rock cairn and took a seat to regain breath, have a bite and a drink before thinking too much about locating the container.
When we started looking the GPSr was pointing all over so we just went with the 'check everywhere' method. It was while I was poking around fang spotted a likely area and pointed it out. Sure enough, tucked away there was the container. Yes it has a couple of holes nibbled into it, but inside is in good condition and so we sat to enjoy those dam good views while we signed the logbook.
I'd say this cache is placed in the perfect spot on this mountain, right at the best vantage point. So having admired the views and replaced the cache we were back on our feet and commenced the trek back down. Naturally, with gravity on our side now things were a bit quicker. We took the alternative route down which had us end up dealing with a stretch of steep, loose rocky section.
We were pretty happy to have done the walk and of course return to the comfort of the car but a brilliant geocache to do, a good mountain to climb and an honour to find a hide that has been kicking along for so long. Also, this find is my 4800th - a worthy milestone. TFTC bmac, a favourite of mine
Well isn't this just a busy little cache as of late?
I decided in the morning I wanted to do another cache nearby - but decided this one might be a goer as well. I called Captain Terror and picked him up. We were soon on our way.
We parked and kitted up. I hadn't been on a hike for a while and am not the fittest fiddle. To start with I struggled a bit.. but I soon got a good enough pace up. The ever kind Captain Terror waited when I needed a breather.
My phone beeped with an email. Hmmm.. teamdfl found WHICH cache yesterday? This one apparently. Oh well's least we know it's there
After a while it started to level out and the going was easier. So much variety. Bush.. and then lots of rock. Sort of reminded me of an easier version of "Marooned".. but not as steep. We finally found a path again and kept heading up and up and up with a gentle easy slope. Then about 150m from the cache, it started to get steep again -.-
This was painful but we kept powering up. We finally spilled out at the top and I collapsed. Cache be damned.. need muesli bar and water We re-filled and rested. Now, it's time for the cache!
We got near GZ and started our hunts. We were finding the GPSr was trying to send us to inhospitable terrain. I then suggested an area near Captain Terror. Success!
We found the cache. Something has been gnawing at it. But its still very usable. We signed the log and re-hid it. We took some happy snaps of the view. Very splendid indeed - worth the effort.
We started heading down.. a bit quicker for us both this time. No slips for either of us. We went down a different way and I wasn't very happy with it - soo many loose rocks. Might be more direct - but it took twice as long to carefully pick our way.
We were a happy couple of chaps when we got to the car again. Job done I'd lean to more of a Terrain 4 for this cache by "today's standards". Just the distance and the type of terrain - maybe a very solid 3.5. My personal opinion
I have recently created a Challenge cache. Currently, this cache is a contender because of it's age. Out of interest's sake it is currently the 83rd oldest, active cache in Queensland. This ended up being my 70th find of the 100 currently active, oldest caches in Queensland. Let's hope it is here for many years to come. TFTC Brendano - a top spot. Highly recommended
I decided in the morning I wanted to do another cache nearby - but decided this one might be a goer as well. I called Captain Terror and picked him up. We were soon on our way.
We parked and kitted up. I hadn't been on a hike for a while and am not the fittest fiddle. To start with I struggled a bit.. but I soon got a good enough pace up. The ever kind Captain Terror waited when I needed a breather.
My phone beeped with an email. Hmmm.. teamdfl found WHICH cache yesterday? This one apparently. Oh well's least we know it's there
After a while it started to level out and the going was easier. So much variety. Bush.. and then lots of rock. Sort of reminded me of an easier version of "Marooned".. but not as steep. We finally found a path again and kept heading up and up and up with a gentle easy slope. Then about 150m from the cache, it started to get steep again -.-
This was painful but we kept powering up. We finally spilled out at the top and I collapsed. Cache be damned.. need muesli bar and water We re-filled and rested. Now, it's time for the cache!
We got near GZ and started our hunts. We were finding the GPSr was trying to send us to inhospitable terrain. I then suggested an area near Captain Terror. Success!
We found the cache. Something has been gnawing at it. But its still very usable. We signed the log and re-hid it. We took some happy snaps of the view. Very splendid indeed - worth the effort.
We started heading down.. a bit quicker for us both this time. No slips for either of us. We went down a different way and I wasn't very happy with it - soo many loose rocks. Might be more direct - but it took twice as long to carefully pick our way.
We were a happy couple of chaps when we got to the car again. Job done I'd lean to more of a Terrain 4 for this cache by "today's standards". Just the distance and the type of terrain - maybe a very solid 3.5. My personal opinion
I have recently created a Challenge cache. Currently, this cache is a contender because of it's age. Out of interest's sake it is currently the 83rd oldest, active cache in Queensland. This ended up being my 70th find of the 100 currently active, oldest caches in Queensland. Let's hope it is here for many years to come. TFTC Brendano - a top spot. Highly recommended
I was out with IolantheK this morning for another day of adventure This was our first goal for the day and we decided to do it early before it go too hot.
We arrived at the parking spot and headed off. We had both come prepared for a much more difficult trek than it turned out to be. The track to the top is marked and quite well defined.
We arrived at the first decision point and opted for what looked the shorter, but possibly more difficult ascent through the palm gorge.
Well WOW!!!! What an awesome climb. It was absolutely spectacular climbing up through the gorge. Plam trees towering above our heads, vines snaking up the cliffs and rocks and obstacles to sramble over. We had a blast.
From the bottom it almost appears that the gorge has no end. The time given on the cache page was a good estimate for us. We slowly but steadily made our way to the top and emerged into a whole different world. we made a couple of short detours at the top to see the views. Fantastic!
A short hunt at GZ and the descent could begin. We did plan to take the other route back down, but we managed to miss the intersection, so back down Palm Gorge we went, arriving back at the car just in time to head off in hunt of some lunch
We arrived at the parking spot and headed off. We had both come prepared for a much more difficult trek than it turned out to be. The track to the top is marked and quite well defined.
We arrived at the first decision point and opted for what looked the shorter, but possibly more difficult ascent through the palm gorge.
Well WOW!!!! What an awesome climb. It was absolutely spectacular climbing up through the gorge. Plam trees towering above our heads, vines snaking up the cliffs and rocks and obstacles to sramble over. We had a blast.
From the bottom it almost appears that the gorge has no end. The time given on the cache page was a good estimate for us. We slowly but steadily made our way to the top and emerged into a whole different world. we made a couple of short detours at the top to see the views. Fantastic!
A short hunt at GZ and the descent could begin. We did plan to take the other route back down, but we managed to miss the intersection, so back down Palm Gorge we went, arriving back at the car just in time to head off in hunt of some lunch
Out for another crazy adventure day with teamdfl. This was one of our two targets today, and we kitted up for a pretty big hike. And certainly we were not disappointed [^] The climb up Palm Gorge was quite strenuous but spectacular! We stopped to marvel at many things, particularly the big spiders! And the UP-ness of the gorge seemed to go on for ever! Certainly an environment I've never seen before. Then once we got to the top of it, the climb to the summit was pretty steep. I stopped quite a few times to catch my breath And the grass trees through here were amazing! So healthy. I loved running my hands through them as I passed.
On the way UP the last part we took a couple of detours to see the views, then finally reached the summit. The GPS counted down very nicely and the cache was found neatly tucked away. Another stop to get some photos of the views, then we headed back down. We took about 3.5 hours all up. TFTC, Brendano. A favourite point from me.
On the way UP the last part we took a couple of detours to see the views, then finally reached the summit. The GPS counted down very nicely and the cache was found neatly tucked away. Another stop to get some photos of the views, then we headed back down. We took about 3.5 hours all up. TFTC, Brendano. A favourite point from me.
Well, what can I say? We'd been eying off the dramatic profile of this peak for a while on our travels, and had this on our must do list. A steep climb on a very muggy day. We chose to head up Palm Gorge and were very glad we did, endless palms and the gorge narrowed. Then up to the top, and the cache was probably in the best spot I think. The container has had some nibbles by the locals marsupials perhaps, and is vulnerable to getting wet, but this placement will get a favorite point from me. As it had rained the night before, we weren't sure about the waterfall gorge descent, and started down the ridge track. However, lower down, after being treated with amazing views of cliffs, we decided to drop into the gorge from where we were. This looked steep but straightforward, and turned out to have no dramas. We were very glad we popped in, saw great scenery, a rock wallaby and a couple of tree snakes. Descending some rock bits was nice, as the rock was dry, but looking over the waterfall at the end, we could see there was no downclimbing here! Back up to the ridge track, to end a satisfying morning in a great location. Thank you, thank you!
#150 for me. Nice bush walk, much quicker this time, since the kids in tow were older. TFTC.
What better to spend a few hours than scrambling up a mountain to look for a geocache?
Headed up Palm Gorge then sat ourselves pretty much on top of the cache for lunch. Logbook signed and then back down via the ridge.
Great bushwalk and despite the clouds and a few spots of rain it was a thoroughly enjoyable trip.
Headed up Palm Gorge then sat ourselves pretty much on top of the cache for lunch. Logbook signed and then back down via the ridge.
Great bushwalk and despite the clouds and a few spots of rain it was a thoroughly enjoyable trip.
Had a root around at the top, but didn't have the description or GPS with me - so not surprising to post a DNF. Great walk up the ridge and down palm gorge. The five year old loved it.
This note is to declare the placement of the travel bug "Unicorn of the North" in this cache albiet many months after it actually happened. Someone has moved the bug on. I can only hope it is once more in the system. Sorry for the delay.
Great Walk, enjoyed by geokids and the big geokids as well. Walked up the ridge and down Palm Gorge. Thanks
Wohhhhaaaaa...
Best challenging Geocache & Hike ever !
Took me 3 hours return, for the 6 km, but we are talking of serious kilometres !!!
I was [xx(] by the end of the trip !
It was raining a bit today so the view wasn't at its best, but still, it was a dam good view
I took the eastern ridge on the way up to go down by the Palm Gorges, as I had been recomended!
How surprising, what a great walk !
The cache is a bit wet and mouldy, so if the next person could bring a replacement Box + Log, it would be good.
I didn't see any TB up there, but This cache deserves one, so I dropped Mr Snake
Will send some pics soon.
Cheers, TFTC and Greetings from Normandy - France
Best challenging Geocache & Hike ever !
Took me 3 hours return, for the 6 km, but we are talking of serious kilometres !!!
I was [xx(] by the end of the trip !
It was raining a bit today so the view wasn't at its best, but still, it was a dam good view
I took the eastern ridge on the way up to go down by the Palm Gorges, as I had been recomended!
How surprising, what a great walk !
The cache is a bit wet and mouldy, so if the next person could bring a replacement Box + Log, it would be good.
I didn't see any TB up there, but This cache deserves one, so I dropped Mr Snake
Will send some pics soon.
Cheers, TFTC and Greetings from Normandy - France
Popped by with friend Tessa today during our little outing on the last day of our University holidays. Cache is fine.
nice find at the 1/2 way stage of a nice sunday walk - perfect lunch spot! picked up 'cool cat' TB
We trekked up the beautiful Mt Greville with Mr & Mrs Herbz, junior Herbz x 2, the Grundies, junior Hominators x 2, plus friend, totally 13 bods. This elephant shaped rock is full of wonders, spectacular views and a diversity of terrain. We went up the cool a lush palm gorge and back via the open rocky spur above waterfall gorge. Thanks for taking us there, a walk and cache well worth the effort. TNTN.