Mt Stirling Mount Stirling, Western Australia, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 04-Sep-09. Waypoint TP3320

Came up here to get a FTF on a gc cache on Mount Stirling near cairn.
Attached photo of cairn and Standard Survey Mark
Whilst proceeding the long way from Yoting - Kellerberrin rd car park came accross a grave next to an old church. Grave was Lizzie Dec 1907
Also met the farmer along the way who said to go along fire break to the NE corner and then proceed up the ridge to the top.
Take a rock with you to put on cairn and make a wish and it may come true.
I will have to look out for anymore of these Standard Survey Marks, Cairns etc.
It was only about 24 degree s so a cool walk up the hill.

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Had come up this way yesterday with intent to park car 1.3km east of GZ, then hike uphill and claim the FTF prize alone. However flash flooding contributed to my car getting stuck in mud along Glenluce Rd just shy of destination! Waters prevented me walking east to nearby farm house for assistance; so with tail between legs walked 4.2km west back to Kellerberrin-Yoting Rd in the pouring rain. Luckily only 10 mins wait before a CBH service truck came by, stopped and picked me up; taking me via Quairading then on to Northam, just in time to catch train to Perth and home. Phew!
Being mid-week, my geo-buddies were unavailable to assist until Saturday; but one suggested I contact iLuvTrekking (who own 4x4), which I then do. After explaining my predicament, they considered and called me back with the offer I could not refuse - let's go rescue your car now! So short time later we're off on day trip adventure to Quairading Shire! What great friends and angels.
Sadly we discovered Quairading town has many closed shops, the pub looked empty, and the only roadhouse sells rubbish, a simple sausage roll seemed our best option to tide us over. So be advised, BYO lunch if stopping this way.
After rescuing my car, we couldn't go past this nearby Trig, particularly with opportunity to claim FTF. After inspecting terrain to the east, I point out another option of long driveway across private property, going west and north, but question if acceptable. Chris confidently suggests most farmers are friendly and was good idea; so I leave my car, jump in their's, and we head off towards farm house. Upon arrival are greeted by caretaker Jim and friendly dog Isabella who, after some conversation, invite up to park on his property, now just 700m from GZ. Walking up the giant rock we pass evidence of rabbit & echidna, confront minimal bush bash, and enjoy a stunning view. The stone structure and survey marker easily sighted once on top.
Once back down we share a cold beer with Jim as a thank you for his hospitality.
Later we stop for dinner at Ettamogah Pub, Cunderdin, on route back home to Perth. A great day!!
Geocaching protocols advise us to reach GZ without entering private property (unless invited), thus hypocritically suggest you follow this. However, should you insist on visiting Jim, remember he enjoys a cold beer, and his dog a good back scratch; with road access: S31°50.135' E117°35.484'

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Shaydex

After a brief chat with the local farmer who granted permission, we headed to the trig with Lazaurus to find a nice, in tact TP.

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