An Elephant Never Forgets Smithfield, South Australia, Australia
By SA_ParrotHead on 26-Jan-06. Waypoint GCT5JN

Little bit higher than expected, maybe a little bit more of a stretch. Nice hide, though. TFTC

Very clever but if a stretch, but retrieved and stamped.TFTC

Such a clever spot

The Minty Man and myself planned an outing to cherry pick some presolved puzzles and a bunch of others that we liked the look of, or were winners along the way.Thanks for the cache SA ParrotHead. After a quick pitstop at the nearest fuel resupply establishment, we meandered our way back to the main road. Minty was muttering under his voice, I know this place. We got to a corner and he erupted in glee, there is an oldie here. I looked for a pedestrian but he was working on a higher plane.We parked and made our way to a tree, and yours truly had to pretend he was 20 years younger and climb all over the place. With an elevated position, the cache was quickly spotted, signed and returned. Cache is in good condition. Find #9507 at 3.42pm. Thanks for an oldie and a goodie. Today Minty Man was the elephant, and although a bit sketchy, he didnt forget.

This is my first trip to South Australia, and rather than hang about Adelaide only, I booked the weekend for myself up in Renmark. For two and a bit days, I drive loads of dirt roads, visit a border corner, find a bunch of old geocaches and generally take things easy and comfy in the Riverland. Today though is all about taking the scenic route back to Adelaide and of course, collecting some choice geocaches along the way.I think there are a few reasons to find a geocache. I was first attracted to this one because of its age (and even owner). But upon scrolling through the description, I appreciate the story too. I can't quite fathom why an Adelaide local would have an elephant to walk around but alas, weirder has happened.By now the rural roads were left behind and I'm back into the outer suburbs. I found a park quite close and headed off on foot to stretch my legs a little. A few muggles about enjoying the day and one that watched me a while. But I read a nearby sign, then followed the app to the likely location.Previous logs hinted at what needed to be done and my special ability was deployed at GZ. I made the quick find and out of sight somewhat, signed the logbook and snapped a photo at 13:30. Nice to grab an old geocache and add a smiley to the roadtrip today. Thanks for this geocache, SA_ParrotHead

nice clever hiding spot. thanks for the find

Given that I am nearly 180cm tall, tippy toes wasn't going to do it. Awkward tree climb with VERY skin abrasive bark.

Tftc good little spot and lovely park

TFTC

I had to drop one of the Famous IV at the Aquadome this morning and pick her up at 4 so a day of collecting caches in the northern suburbs was the way to fill time. More than 30 caches were found before I got sick of looking and retired to the Old Spot Hotel for a few beers (although the Red Lion, the Midway and the Elizabeth Tavern were tempting I gave them a miss). Highlight of the day was the walk through the beautiful Dead Man’s Pass. Plenty of good hides but had to give up on some or not start due to friendly muggles. I can recommend the schnitzel at Murray’s BBQ and Beer in Gawler. Thanks to all cache owners in this part of the world…every time I come up this way there are new streets and suburbs but it was good to see there is still some canola, broad beans and oats being grown - however I don’t think that will happen for too much longer.

You know those annoying Geo-Days where you're senses may be off? Yeah, clearly it's my turn today Going by the previous logs I'm too short for this cache anyway.

Onto other finds!

AussieGal88

Second try TFTC

Found it quick find after the CITO

Signed as DINT aka “the coloured mint tin by the sea people”

TFTC SA_ParrotHead

A cache to fill a hole in our calendar. Before today, no finds on any 3rd of June.
Rectified.
TFTC SA_ParrotHead.

TYFC out for a days adventure

Playford Scouts found the cache!

TFTC!

Out and about again, expecting a wet day but hasn’t eventuated yet. Therefore got out of town and headed to the Barossa Valley.

Found a variety of hides and in different areas which made for a nice day. Generally quick finds today

Thanks to all the CO’s for the hides I found.

Dnf, but did find a small lizard

Found it at yesterday's event.

No luck finding this cache while at the CITO next to it

this cache is in place. It was removed when council works occurred. We have replaced for CO at our CITO
tftc Parrotheads

Found this cache after it was replaced at the CITO event. TFTC

It’s hard to imagine someone walking their elephant along here, let alone walking an elephant in Australia!!
I’ve since found out that the old stone barn north of here on Main North Road is actually where this elephant used to live!
Once again geocaching has taught me something interesting yet again.

TFTC SA ParrotHead
Keep smiling

No go today

DNF

This Otter forgets just about everything, but I did recall from two CITOs held at this spot that there was a cache nearby. Heart sank a little when I pulled up and saw meters of temporary fencing, but the cache is outside the red zone.

Im about as agile as an elephant, and ended up deciding that using a TOTT would be the quickest way of getting the job done - I know our young/nimble cachers will be rolling their eyes right now.

So the cache is there, but it’s not in great shape. It’s nook is full of water, and the cache isn’t waterproof. I did my best to leave a legible mark, and returned the cache as found.

Thanks for this hide SA_ParrotHead, what an extraordinary piece of northern suburbs history!

All clues correct maybe muggles have taken it

TFTC

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Spiderss

A quick find while the wife was doing some shopping, like others unable to sign log

Was a fun find, had to throw the kid up to get it lol

Really needs a new log book and maybe a bag for log book as it was soaking wet so couldn't sign it

DNF
I'm sure I found where it is but due to my size 5ft 0 I'm unable to actually try and get it

took my two grands on their first geocache let them do the finding just handed out hints log not singed its wet and very smudged sorry had nothing to replace it

I am going to say I found it though log unsigned. It’s way too high to be a 1,5. Really need someone 6’6 or a TOTT for assistance. Got a pic with my phone however.

Out and about picking up a few caches down this way this afternoon. This cache is one that was found today, all good here.
Find #3775 at 1:56:08 pm on 26 Jan 2022.
TFTC SA_ParrotHead!

Very tall for short people. We have a pole under the Christmas tree but that would not have helped perhaps the terrain should be marked at, at least 2. Cache retrieved, dried and new log added. Replaced in position. T FTC

Can't find it

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Had some spare time in the Northern area, so why not cache? Found the cache, however the log is mush, the cache is sitting in water

Don't have any spare logs or bags on me today, this cache would benefit from some maintenance. Nice hiding spot through, took a few attempts to reach. TFTC

Quick find. Log was soaked

Found it, though it is all wet and we couldn’t write on it.

Found it but was full of water, couldn't sign the log. Maintenance required.

Unable to sign as cache full of water. Sent photo to CO

Found it, watched my friend almost slip to get it. Will require some maintenance as rusty, and contents a bit mouldy. Maybe consider some camouflage given its distinctive colour. Good hide.

Found this cache in its tippy toe pool.

Unfortunately the log cannot be signed as it’s filled with water, rust and mold. Maintenance required and perhaps an adjustment to its hiding hole. I did jam it in as up out of the water as possible.

Found with CinemaBuff. He did the climbing for us. Nice stop on our bike ride today. Tftc.

good hide, had to get the child up in order to find it

Looked for a bit and my friend found it and added new paper. It was a bit of a climb

Found it, added new paper

Found log lying on the ground, thinks someone’s ruined the fun for all 3 caches In this area as we couldn’t find any of the other 2 and this has obviously been ruined.

Couldn’t find this one today

TFTC! Boosted the boy child to reach the cache for me. He said the hollow was full of water and so the log was sodden and falling apart. Will return later in the week with new log.

Done.

Tftc. We found the cache container open without any paperwork. Replaced paperwork, but needs plastic bag.

Thankfully my friend found a handy tool to give her a height boost. We had no hope otherwise. The problems of being a short geocacher.

Found paper was wet so couldn't write in the book

The CO of a nearby event let me know there was a cache nearby so pooch and I made our way over with them and talked to other cachers nearby. Took a bit of a huff and puff to get cache/ Sorry for the delay in logging but just found an old book and now catching up TYFTC SLTNLN

Hint threw me. But we got it. Tyftc.

Found while taking part in the nearby CITO.
I needed assistance from Laighside Legends to retrieve the container as I am way too short to reach even on tippy toes.
TFTC SA_ParrotHead

A team effort helped us to retrieve the cache and sign the log following the Cito event! TFTC!

Found with princessaria1
TFTC

Was a bit of an epic getting this one! Team effort to boost Alysse up and she had it in hand! Log signed and back up in its home! TFTC

Found. Manky and replaced paper.

TFTC, placed new log paper into cache as other was mouldy and soaked with water. #SAF

Tftc

TFTC ️️

TFTC. Is quite the little rain gauge. Log is very wet and unable to be signed. Maintenance is required.

Yay. Found it with the aid of my new TOTT. Was nearby for a tidy up. Log was pretty damp but I didn’t have a replacement. Another fun adventure, many thanks for placing this cache.

Easter 2020 sees SA hosting the next Easter big event, GeoVenture 2020 at Millicent. GC82DAN

With GreyHams we set out on a new adventure, driving from Adelaide to Sydney via broken Hill and Bourke... with side trips in all directions as the caches lead us. Four days with a number of target caches along the way, although shires, oldies and virtuals were our priority with many others of interest too.

From the lush green of South Australia into the dry outback of NSW, contrast, scenic and interesting. With GreyHams trip planning we traveled along easily as he drove and navigated and chattered! Never a dull moment through the stark and barren land which was completely fascinating.

So many odd locations to be seen, as well as emus, kangaroos, birds, a desert horse and so many teeny tiny little goats! So many goats... I did love those goats! The dry and barren made way for more substantial lands as we drove closer towards the end of the trip, the trees returned, the hills and finally those little goats... Yay!

About 2500km, 29 shires, 4 virtuals, a number of oldies and some nice walks and places visited along the way. The locals and little towns memorable, the lands and rivers dry and sad but a great trip as we traveled along from cache to cache.

Thanks for your cache to help guide us through our travels, apologies for the generic log, If I had more to add its below this.

A nice old one, took the log that mentioned being tall but not tall enough. Yep, took a TOTT here, thankfully he climbed and there it was tucked well in. Took a bit to get it out but signed.

Aquilus1 and I have long been looking at our Project-GC maps and trying to 'finish' NSW, which is our closest real state (we both completed the ACT on our first ever finds). Of course we rarely have long term plans, the best trips just sort of happen without too much notice, but we had been thinking about this trip since halfway through the last one.

This plan was to go from Adelaide to Canberra, via the 'hard to reach' counties at the north/north-west of NSW that we had missed last time. Some research showed flights to Adelaide were cheap (well, using points) but also well timed. Arriving at the start point at 7.30am means you are away with a full days caching in front of you. What really sealed it was the one-way car hire deals from Adelaide to Sydney/Melbourne. Sure, this means we have to catch the bus from Sydney airport, but saving $800 sure has a sweet taste.

Day 1:
After landing in ADL airport we made a swift start grabbing the virtual there, I do so love an airport virtual. From there it was all about Oldies and Counties with a couple of Large caches thrown in for bonus value.... got to love a Large! Soooo many counties in Adelaide, and we grabbed as many as we could without detouring massively... we had a long way to go in 4 days after all. I did quite like the grid layout of Adelaide, it means if you encounter roads that are blocked it was easy to reroute. It was slow going in Adelaide (city caching is always slow) but we eventually made our way out and got to the highway. Almost missed Gawler as we were too busy chatting away, it would have left a large hole in our county maps The Clare valley has such an amount of caches and a bunch of oldies, so it took a bit of time to get through as well. So, so green up this way, it was a pleasant surprise for me. The original plan was to get all the way to Broken Hill today but with so many counties and oldies we only got as far as Peterborough, in the dark amid pouring rain.... and got the last 2 rooms in the last motel in town...close call. This was 'proper' small town and we had dinner at the hotel, as it was the only place open.

Day 2:
OK, we have some time to make up as we are 3 hours down the road from where we though we would be starting this day...luckily my alarm was gentle and right on time. Wow, the countryside looks so, so different to yesterday. Now is proper outback and by the time we got to Yunta it was almost desert, really dramatic stuff, but still populated with the odd random goat. We got to Broken Hill and prioritised the highlights: the mine shaft and the big chair.... the HJ's was a fine lunch as well. From there we left and continued across the scrub of western NSW, through Wilcannia, into Cobar with goats galore in between and finally to Bourke, once again in the dark and rain. Bourke was our original destination for Day 2 and we surprised ourselves at making it this far. Again we got the last 2 rooms in the last motel in town.... and we tried 4!! Really riding our luck.

Day 3:
OK, next services are in Brewarinna which is 180km away, we have fuel for 200... so off we drive into the desert without a second thought. Yep, smart thinking! We did make it of course but it was a close run thing. Rivers out here were very sad to see... mostly just sand with water here and there.... but not much. Bogan river was non-existant, the Barwon a set of pools with nothing in between. We went through Walgett, less said the better. Through Gilgandra on a private new road ending at Mudgee. Motel had heaps of rooms for once!

Day 4:
Last day and all about getting to the airport through the blue mountains grabbing counties on the way. After dropping off the car we ran to the bus where it was waiting and managed to convince the driver to let us on, while I was buying tickets over the phone... all worked out in the end, but yet another example of our fine luck on the trip.

2500 km's, 29 shires grabbed!

It is easy

Can't be signed, absolutely drenched & mouldy....

Wet & mouldy

Good one

Needs maintenance as the note pad is wet..

Gridge98 and I had planned a trip out to the Smithfield CITO, and whilst in the area, we did some geocaching around Smithfield and Elizabeth on the return back to home.

This cache didn't take long to locate, although the logbook was extremely wet, even with all the dry weather that we've had! Perhaps the bison container is no longer waterproof with a poor seal? I also think the location to where it is hidden may just have poor water disbursement also, so a CO think and review may be in order for this one.

As the CITO was about 20m form GZ it made sense to make a find here. I jumped up into the tree as I could not get it out from the ground. LOG BOOK IS DRENCHED.

A short trip out to the badlands this evening for a bit of caching with davidwazza and to attend the CITO (cache in trash out) event in Smithfield. Great to catch up again with even more people that I didn't see yesterday at the event after being in Tasmania for an extended period of time.

Thanks for the cache

Found after picking up a bag of rubbish at the nearby CITO event.
I’m tall, but tippie toes wasn’t gonna cut it so I climbed onto the tree to make the find.

Logbook is wet and needs attention. See photo.

Thanks for the cache.
# # #4965 # #

This geocacher reported that the logbook is full.

Day 4 of a dedicated geotrip from QLD to SA to tick off lots of boxes for Kestal and Mrs Esky...today we are slowly caching our way north to Moonta travelling in the company of Aussie M & M who are driving/navigating. Kestal made the find and thankfully I have an awesome geo-pen that writes on wet paper because the log is quite soggy. TFTC SA_ParrotHead.

A short commute to the next one for Eskies5, Aussie M&M and I, we spread out and searched this way and that. Eventually I did what I do best and changed my elevation to make a hopeful grab at this one and I was in luck, even the tallest of us would have trouble reaching this one from the ground without a little boost. TFTC SA_ParrotHead

TFTC

Found after attending the nearby event. Tippy-toes didn’t do it for me either, so I had to climb a little.

Thanks SA_ParrotHead for the cache.

I had to enlist some help with this one and thanks to Barnic (tippy toes just didn’t do!!) I was able to log TFTC!

Beware of the muggles

TFTC

Tftc

Finding this sneaky cache wasn't the problem... Open it was the dilema ! While attending a Cito Mr Marti from the Mckeen clan use a tool to open the jam container, all good now
TFTFun

Luckily Mr Gordon Patrick Samuel is part monkey as the cache was soon in hand but it was impossible to open The container.

Caching with Southern Cross Caching today, out searching for hidden creatures.

Headed to Gawler after completing the 60 series and had some late lunch. Fueled up we were ready for a few more.

Spent a while looking for this one but were unable to locate it.

Too many muggles nearby to search.

26 April 2018 5:55 PM

While at the very close CITO Rod81w and I walked over to get this one. [^] As we are from way down south we hadn't done much caching around this area, so this was the first of around 20 we got today.
Rod made the find but the logbook was very wet so we replaced it with a nice new one.
Thanks for the cache SA_ParrotHead.

A rare day out North with JJ52. After a early pick up we drove to this side of town for a CITO then cached our way around the area.

Being so close to the CITO, JJ52 and I had to make the 50mtr walk, felt in and around and being a I climbed up, with the aid of an amphibious cacher we replaced the saturated log with a fresh new one. Tube could do with a new Oring

TFTC SA_ParrotHead

Thanks to my long legged son cache was found and signed . Log needs replacing it is wet.

Good hiding spot, and managed to find pretty quickly with geo_legs. coordinates and activity logs made this one pretty easy in the end. Log book needs changing due to water so I didn't sign.

Log book needs replacing but a fun hiding space, make sure you gave climbing shoes

Found after some tree climing, could use a new log book

Geodad took the kids out New Years morning for a spot of geocaching to clear the area. This was the first time geodaughter6 has managed to find the cache. log is waterlogged. TFTC.

In the area last night amd while quite stop to grab this one on way home.