The Yuletide Stones Willalooka, South Australia, Australia
By Beaker on 26-Sep-04. Waypoint GCKP42

An action had been taken on this cache because of one of the following -One or more of the following has occurred:No response from the cache owner.No cache to find or log to sign.It has been more than 28 days since the last owner note.As a result I am archiving this cache to keep from continually showing up in search lists and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements.Should you like to resurrect the cache please create a new cache listing so it can be reviewed as a new cache.From http://support.groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=707.15. Archive or unarchive a geocache Archiving a geocache is meant to be a permanent action. Only community volunteer reviewers and Geocaching HQ can unarchive caches. This is done only in rare circumstances and only if the cache meets the current geocaching guidelines.If a cache is archived by a reviewer or staff for lack of maintenance, it will not be unarchived.

----------### **OWNER MAINTENANCE REQUESTED PLEASE** ###----------Hi there -Beaker-,It looks like this cache might need some attention, as one or more seekers have indicated there is some sort of issue. The recent logs may contain more details about what sort of issues are evident.The cache has been [**temporarily disabled**](https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=38&pgid=235), so as to remove it from search listings and discourage people from visiting this location, until the issues/s can be addressed.**You do need to respond in some way within 14 days,** so others know you are on top of it, as well as indicating exactly what is happening with this placement - please don't let a lack of communication scuttle this listing.#What you need to do:-#You have a number of choices so pick the one that applies from this handy list:-- **Check On The Cache** - once checked, place an Owner Maintenance log and then enable the cache.- **Place A Write Note Log** - indicating a date when you expect it will be restored. - **Adopt Out or Archive** - depending on whether you want it kept or for it to disappear.Full details for each of the above choices can be found at [**GEOCACHE MAINTENANCE**]( https://wiki.groundspeak.com/display/GEO/Victoria) on the Regional Policies page.You might wonder what happens if you don't pick one of the above. Well, when the cache is next checked by a Reviewer, if the issue has not been addressed, or there is no acknowledgment as requested above, it will be assumed the cache has been abandoned. It would be far better if you decide, so please do something before then. Please don't send an email but instead follow the information/advice posted above.Thanks for your cooperation,Bunjil (Pete & Helen)Volunteer Reviewers - Australia[3B]

Found it. Couldn't sign it though cause it's very wet.

TftcWet log Broken lid

Needs some maintenance. Very wet log. Damaged cache.

Continuing on my South Australian adventure. I stopped by this cache. I parked the geomobile and took a pleasant stroll to GZ. There, I searched in likely places without luck. then I spotted a likely spot I hadn't checked. Making my way there, I stopped to have a look at something that wasn't quite sitting right. You guessed it, the cache was there. I added my name tot he log, returned everything as found, then continued on my way. TFTC

Had a quick look with my muggle friend but couldn’t find it

Quite a hike but worth the leg stretch for the view. Cache is guarded by mozzies big enough to pick you up and carry you away. Cache lid requires maintenance but contents are ok at this stage, could end up wet with rains. Tftc.

Coming back with PPE and Crash 2079 after our delayed visited to Millicent.
Many a trip to Millicent had been planned, locked out or down. More recently a plan was hatched for 4 of us to attend but enroute our number dropped to 3 which meant so re shuffling and re prioritising.
We (PPE and Crash 2079) held our own event, Grumpy Over Millicent or better known in our vocabulary as GOM amongst other TLA’s of the same acronym. It was great to meet some of the locals.
Many an adventure was had with TOTTs of various types. The weather left a bit to be desired with fleeting bursts of sun but mostly wind, over cast and plenty of rain but we still managed to hoist poles and ladders and climb trees.
We realised we were heading into a new LGA for some so a better DT was picked a s a short hike up the rocks to take in the district views.
We completed the signing duties and re hid. TFTC.

#6147

GOMs do Millicent - Day 4

After our plans to attend the Mega were cancelled by COVID, the stars finally aligned and saw **bella at waggy**, **Purplepeopleater** and myself jetting off early on Friday morning. With such a variety of targets on our list, we needed to bring an assortment of TOTTs via oversize baggage.

Last day in SA before heading for home this evening. Looking to pick off the last of the targets as well as some new LGAs on the way back to Adelaide.

Always on the lookout for T3 caches to nudge my way closer to qualifying for a nasty ACT challenge. These often result in bringing me to interesting areas and this was no different. Didn't hang around too long after signing the log, but worth the stop.

TFTC -Beaker-

What an interesting spot. Deserves an earthcache.
SL TFTC

Find 3914 on 16 July 2022

Wow that was cool. Very unexpected geology. On to Narracorte now

TFTC Beaker

thanks

South East trip with the geo-pup. Day 3, Tintinara to Coonawarra.

That was quite the adventure, around we went in ever decreasing circles, thankfully coords were spot on. Thanks for bringing us to these little visited rocks, fave from us. Picked up TB.

TFTC

Quick stop on our way back to Victoria. Great view! TFTC

Great views

Found this one and a few others on the drive back to Adelaide from Dunkeld today.
Another short walk was required to find this one. A quick find thanks to rock placement, left as found
Thanks to -Beaker- for putting out this cache for me to find.

*This log composed and published using GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife).*

And a very merry Christmas to you all. TFTC

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Had to PAF.. quite tricky

Found by blendedcrew 14/11/21

TFTC. Needle in a haystack. Cute dino trinket

Heading down to Naracoorte for the weekend and, of course, I had to find a few caches along the way. It was mainly caches that had been placed since my last trip down this highway including one or two that had been missed on previous trips.
This was a cache that I was determined to find on my trip to Naracoorte, whether it was on the way there or on the way back. Thankfully I was making some pretty good time in heading down, so I was able to make some time for this cache. I parked in the appropriate spot and began my walk to gz, taking my time to enjoy the surrounding scenery. I had to work my way around a few dead and fallen trees in the process but eventually I was getting close. Having stopped to take a couple of photos, I finally found myself in the area of the cache, and I began my search. There were plenty of potential hiding spots for this cache, but I soon spotted something that stuck out and I soon had the cache in hand. I signed the log, replaced the cache and began my walk back to the car. I took my time in walking back, savouring the view as I went. This was an enjoyable cache to find, for its location, age and just all-round experience. Definitely worth the favourite point.
All caches were found in good condition.

Find #7026

TFTC

We traveled to Millicent for the Geoventure 2020 Mega. In 2021. We took the house on wheels and camped at the elite area north of the oval. We arrive d on Thursday and left on Monday. We met up with lots of old friends and met new ones. We spent the first day caching with Liz and Bruce, Just A Trifle, and Wollaston. The main targets of the first day were the fish series of tree pole caches. Everyone had a go at retrieval and replacement. The second day we went after the crayfish and a few other special choices. The third day was about specific targets. A great time was had by all.
Another fun excursion to find a dot on the map
TFTC Beaker

By Davo1063
Found while caching at the Geoventure 2020 with
TheWhiteDogGang
Team Waldron
E.Gregory1
Featherwaite
Logs signed WWEFD
TFTC

Found during the GeoVenture2020 mega event in Millicent. Thanks for the cache Beaker!

Found as part of the group

Featherwaite
E.Gregory1
TheWhiteDogGang
Davo1063
Team Waldron

while at the mega

After the walk up it was a quick find.

TFTC

Found on a visit to the south-east with FeatherWaite to attend the Mega event at Millicent. We teamed up with a few others again today to complete some of the caches in the area.

Thanks Beaker for the cache

I needed a break on the drive home from Millicent to Adelaide and this looked like a good spot.

Found after a short bush walk from the car park.

I reckon this place would be pretty “snakey “ in summer.

Thanks for the cache Beaker.
# # #9055 # #

Found with gridge98 today out caching on the way to the mega

Thanks for the cache

Heading to Millicent for the Mega today decided to take the main highway road via Keith to collect a few caches. Been past this cache many times and finally today got the chance to stop, a quick find was had once you at HZ and cache was found nicely hidden away. TFTC

Great hide

Heading up to GeoVenture2020

Thanks -Beaker- for the cache

James0116

TFTC

Should have headed North East to the South East of Queen's Landing this weekend, but a while ago had a premonition... which came true so had booked the South East of SA instead

Still plenty to find down here, and good weather for it too.

So many times I've driven past here in the dark or in a hurry and not taken the time for a walk,
Finally made it today!!!
The car park area and surrounds is an awful mess with rubbish everywhere - humans are disgusting some days [:(!]
But the area around the cache is a sight to behold - someone got some nice rocks for xmas

Much thanks to -Beaker- for placing and maintaining this cache


"A cache a day keeps the doctor away" - keeping up with Purrfect Di and Jack should do it ! ! !



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Took a few minutes to find. Good coordinates. TFTC

Heading from Adelaide to Mt Gambier. Stopped in at the Keith Bakery for lunch and saw the slideshow highlighting Keith attractions. Christmas Rocks were on it!
Stopped in for a short leg-stretch and found the cache. Great view from up there.
TFTC Beaker.

Another little stop along the way to Portland. TFTC TNLN SL

Little bit of a walk around base of rocks to find cache. Cache in good condition. TNLN, SL & TFTC.

First cache of the morning and out to stretch the Legs, easy enough despite it looked a lot more up. Good cords led to a quick find here and all in good order. Love the name of this cache and nice rural views.

Trip log:
When it comes to our trips for GreyHams and myself, opportunity seems to play a big part in the timings.. be it an event, sales on airfares or car hire, in this case it was my visiting SA and being there that worked so well for this one!

So it was a drive up to Adelaide to collect GreyHams from the airport and then a trip that would see us ending up in Mount Gambier in the South east of SA, close to my family holidaying nearby and conveniently located that GreyHams could fly home to his. Perfect when a plan just comes together!!!

The primary target of the trip was counties, about 21 in total and we had almost the complete opposite need of counties from each other. Of course we also targeted other caches of importance, oldies dominated the state but there was DT, virtuals, webcams, Ausmer and types. If your cache made our list it had a quality we were wanting, or as GH says, we were waiting for a ferry or a plane!

What a variation in the places we visited, from Adelaide's suburbs out into the hills, the ferry across to Kangaroo Island for the night and the many coastal regions through Victor Harbour and Goolwa. Through Murray Bridge and out into Mallee Country to Lameroo before turning and finding a great bed and meal at the Keith Hotel. Continuing South into the very bottom of the SE of SA before returning north slightly to make the plane, in time and that arrived! So much wild life through the areas and locations of interest, it was great!

Had to love the Santas through the Adelaide hills, seems that stuffing a Santa suit is an art form all of its own, and entertained us for a long time! Kayaking to an island on Kangaroo Island was fun and although the donut from Port Elliot bakery had to pass with masses already queueing... the chunky steak pie from Willunga Bakery might not have been as good as a pepper pie later but it was still damn good! Its the little things sometimes!!!

Many thanks for your cache that led us about on a varied and very enjoyable trip!

Easier walk than it looked

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This trip came together due in the best way! Aquilus1 was over in SE SA visiting family, yet had a bunch of counties unfound between Adelaide CBD and Victor Harbour, I was missing all the counties south & east of Strathalbyn. What could be better than flying over from Canberra and being picked up at ADL airport and knocking of ALL the counties all the way to Mt Gambier, where I flew out. Last minute Covid shenanigans in Sydney & Melbourne threatened to derail it, but all good.

Of course our trips are more than just counties....we have a range of targets: Oldies, webcams/virtuals, larges with challenges and D/T thrown in for fun. If you are reading this log, then this cache had some quality we were hunting (or we were waiting for ferries or planes!)

We saw such a change in countryside, from Adelaide Hills, to Kangaroo Island, up to Borrika and then down to 'the Mount'....and the Santas! I can see areas where christmas lights arent the done thing, its stuffing your own Santa and posing them in the front garden, saw some very funny examples, we were chuckling for an hour I swear.

South Australia has such a wealth of very old caches, its wonderful. We grabbed lots of oldies and are now just a single find off our Ausmer challenges (just need to get to Melbourne or Brisbane for the last).

Was a good climb. Was a light rain too

Geodog Tonka and I going for a 4 day camping trip from the Riverland
Tonka did very well climbing up here
What a great view
Cache in great nick.
TFTC

Wow. Worth the stop and the walk. Thanks

Good hide. TFTC. Great spot, bit windy today.

Cool to find this old one. Took a bit of looking but soon in hand after looking in the right spot.

It’s been great staying in Tailem Bend but now heading to Millicent and Mt Gambier.

On a road trip to South Australia now the border is open with Kittykatch, and barb2e calling ourselves Border Busters or BB. Sixth day of our trip and loving the beautiful green fields and cool day. Awesome day to be out.
TFTC -Beaker-

Start of day 6 on our trip to SA and the sky is looking clear. Found with Joolay and Kittykatch and signed as Border Busters or BB. Tftc

On a road trip to South Australia with Joolay and barb2e - today is Day 6 (Taillem Bend) to Mt Gambier). We signed all caches as Border Busters or BB.
Nice to get out and stretch our legs to find this oldie

Condition Report:. Ok
Log Book: lots of room

Thanks for hiding this cache -Beaker-

We have always said we would stop here for a look but time always got the better of us. Today however we decided to stop. A beautiful view. TFTC

TDTC

Perfect hidey hoke, amazing location!

Perfect hidey hoke, amazing location!

Spotted the point of interest sign and decided to pull in. It wasn't until we were just about to pull off the road that the interest name popped up piquing our interest even more. The lak of any features had us wondering if it was going to be less than interesting until we spotted the trail. It wasn't until we were walking up that I decided to see if there was a hide. After stopping at the top to take some pics and admire the view we head down to search. It took a bit of searching but we finally found it. TNLNSL. TFTC.

Found it in the corner of my eye !

TFTC first to find this in 2020

Day 8 of this years Christmas holiday trip. Canberra to Adelaide to Melbourne to Canberra collecting answers to several of the windmill cache multi's. Today we travelled to Kingston SE to the Big Lobster then back to Bordertown before stopping at Kaniva for the night. This one was a nice and easy to find on a very hot day, TFTC Beaker.

Just What I needed after a 14km run... a mountain climb. On my way home, grabbing some caches. SL. TFTC

Nice little detour on the way home....
Flies are super friendly!
Thanks for placing the cache for us to find.
The.bakers.

Nice view from the top.

A 3 week trip from the USA. Traveling with Lincolnsaunt, Dirkster007 & Detour429.
We are signing logs as L.A.D.D.
Thanks to all the owners for providing stops for our trip!
Tftc!

Visiting Australia with Lincolnsaunt, ACLCoordinator and Detour429 mostly to see the sights and pick up a few geocaches during our journey. Signed logs as LADD to save space.

Here from the USA with ACLcordinator, dirkster007 and lincolnsaunt. 2 more weeks to go and a whole lot more fun to be had. SL-LADD for the group. We are headed to Adelaide today and it was the perfect place to stretch our legs and of course, grab a cache. TFTFun.

Found while exploring Australia for 3 weeks from the USA with my husband ACLCoordinator, Dirkster007 and Detour429. We signed the log LADD to save time and space. Thanks to everyone who placed the caches we found along our route while we visited your beautiful country!

Heading home and decided to stop here for a challenge. My knee didn’t hold up so geo hubby took one for the team and come up trumps. Tftc

Loved it! Without the cache, how else would one know that there was a great boulder stack to climb!

Found at 11:10 AM GAFF1.
On our way to Millicent after staying the night just out of Tailem Bend - stopped here for a rest and trekked up to the rocks. Spotted the likely hiding spot, but didn't think it was large enough for a "regular" container so moved on to other areas - but eventually had to come back.
The views are a bit constricted as I am sure that over the years trees have grown quite a bit.
Thanks -Beaker-
Feedback: The size of the cache is not a "Regular" as shown on the cache page. It is a 400 ml Sistema which is more commonly described as a "Small"

Mr Tardis was heading down to the South East. I went for a nice walk up to the top of the stones and admired the nice views. Then I found the cache after a short search.

Signed the log. Thanks for the cache Beaker.

Having recently found the Ausmer Challenge cache we have been actively seeking out caches hidden in months that we are currently missing for our Australian Jasmer. This cache was one of them and so of course we simply had to take the divert south off our main route to come and search for it. We parked up and walked directly towards Ground Zero where the cache was found after just a brief rummage around. We signed the log book, replaced as found, and then continued on up to the top to enjoy the view while at the same time being almost swept off our feet in the strong blustery wind. Thanks so much for the cache and greetings from Zimbabwe

It was a surprise to find these stones here. Found the cache after a visit to the top and then made our way down again, wary of snakes. Being from Switzerland, where no animal is venomous, this was quite a challenge for us. Thank you very much for the cache.
Greetings from Swiss geocachers.

Went out from Bordertown again today. Too a short walk from the rest area. And found this on in the first place I looked. Nice to see a proper sized regular for a change. TFTC.

This was a cool walk, and some awesome flowers could be seen. Tftc

Nice day out so it made a good day for cacheing tftc

Reading the words traditional, I set off without a scribble stick or phone. Just my new e-trex 10. Rookie error. No pen. Cache found thougj after some twoing and froing.
TFTC
Left nothing. Not even my name.

Our final day down at Mount Gambier for the weekend, and so after some morning sinkhole scuba diving, I headed back to Adelaide via the 31 days geocache series and detouring past Kalangadoo and Naracoorte. The old commute takes a bit more time when you’re geocaching along the way.

This was a cool little hike, and I’m glad this geocache allowed me to stop here just as there was fading light before the sun got lower and set.

Made the hike and jogged to GZ. Had to look at a few spots before the cache showed itself. No TB in this cache, but I see from the physical log that it was taken two days ago haha. At least it was noted even if it hadn’t been updated online.

It sounds like that these are also known as Christmas rocks? Some history of this sight / rocks would have been nice, cheers.

On my way home after working at Mt Gambier for the week which was a lovely change of scenery & everything was still so green.

My work colleague was keen to stop here as she actually turned this land into a national park and loves the place. So gave me a chance to find the cache and collect the TB. We went for a wander and looked at all the wildflowers.

A favorite for me this trip!

TFTC Beaker [^]

Found on a driveby - thanks for showing us this hidden treasure!

Wow. What a surprise view. Thanks for bringing us here. Lucky find for us just as we were giving up. Eagle eyed Geodad saw it as we were still 5m out on the gps. Very lucky indeed. Fav point from us for the simple surprise of it all. But not for the 10000 mosquitoes

Wow how beautiful is this. Always drove passed here. Tftc

A great stop to stretch your legs
Nice little hike up to c surrounding countryside
For the nature lover..plenty wild flowers including 2 different orchids..glad made the effort 2 stop
Thanks
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On our way home from Mount Barker after visiting Mum (hevwalker) for the week.
Still have that geo bug so caching our way home.

Good walk.
Awesome views.
Quick find.

TFTC!!

Found with my Mum, Boeing737, on our trip to Adelaide. TFTC

A walk and climb was just what we needed. Cache all good. Thanks for bringing us here

Travelling across to Melbourne which we do quite often, we decided to take a bit of a detour to collect some different caches. Luckily it was a perfect day for both the drive and caching We enjoyed the short walk to the stones especially as there were several wildflowers in bloom.

Fortunately it was a quick find at GZ among the stones, and thanks for bringing us to this pretty place! TFTC

What a great little spot

Found with FUF009.

Interesting stone formation. A shame there isn't any information boards about it and only a lightly formed track.

Based in Meningie last night we were heading home the long way.
This weekend's mission was to get to 10,000 finds.
Initially the plans were to do the ROTF series, but a combination of not realizing that I was so close to 10,000, plus not wanting it to be a boring power trail cache for my big number AND the trail was on such a bad road with awfully incorrect hints and coords, so we abandoned the original plan at about 3pm and concentrated on just seeing the sights and finding what was along the way. It was much more fun.

The end of the weekend had me at 10,010 finds and quite pleased with the rest of my weekend.
I had found 5 types of geocache (trad, multi, mystery, letterbox and Earthcache) and seen some amazing wildlife and scenery. Basically the ideal caching trip.
Tftc

Find # 6691

Found with sharkiefan

Headed over the border into South Australia for a June Long Weekend caching trip to Meningie. To hit the ROTF trail (but we abandoned that after only 96 finds on it) Oh and to help sharkiefan make it to the big 10,000th smiley.
Today we were heading off back home via the back roads and to go via Mundulla as there is a nice cluster of caches to grab here.

It was a bit of a hunt for the track before a scramble over the rocks. Cache was found quite quickly as coords were spot on and cache was in a logical place.

TFTC -Beaker-

spent considerable time here... nothing found

What a great place! The views from the top is outstanding. A find after a look on the way home to Adelaide. Tftc

A great little spot for a walk.

Thanks for the cache -Beaker-. Found on 26 Mar 2018 at 3:14 pm. Find #6261.

Great spot, best cache I’ve done this year.
Adding to favourites for location.
TFTC

Found it

Awesome views

Can't believe I haven't stopped here before. It's great so a favourite point awarded. Nice after rain the water was seeping through the cracks in the rocks.

A quick find on a Road Trip to SA

Found with MoSS AU

TFTC

Found on our way to Falls Creek via Bendigo. With 2 young geokids in the car I had to be selective about which caches to find. Been working towards the Well Aged Well Travelled challenge and this was one distance from home that hadn't been filled. Fortunately the geokids were well behaved and we were making good time so was able to take this detour before stopping for some lunch at Bordertown. TFTC

Just returned from my holiday and catching up on the logs from my fantastic trip. Needed a rest break on the way to Adelaide. Wife a bit nervous about tramping off into the bush given all we have heard about stuff in Australia that can kill you but I managed to survive. Signed log. Thanks

Grabbing a cache or two as we get ready to head on to Murry Bridge for the night, then heading on to Adelaide and Alice and higher. Need to get up north away from the south winter. TFTC

Watch out for spiderwebs... and their spinners!
TFTC

Found on our way to Naracoorte. We didn't hang around as the rain started. TFTC

Wow what a view, didn't realise these rocks were here. Take a stick to wave away the spider webs there are a lot across the tracks. TFTC

TFTC Beaker