Sadly, revised Groundspeak guidelines only allow cachers to log this cache once. If this applies to you but you still come to see the Lights, please log a Note so we can see how many Teams attend.
These phenomena became more commonplace in previous seasons, but remained unusual enough locally to still generate considerable interest and excitement when they appeared. Recently, however, the Lights seemed to be more variable in timing, number and intensity, and they are appearing later in the season. Happily, this year, there are still plenty of excellent vantage points concentrated within a few km of maccamob HQ. This is a great tour for those with geokids, or someone special in their life, or for those who are still young at heart with a sense of wonder. You should plan to arrive at Location 1 at twilight, about 8:45 pm. Depending on how long you wish to admire the results of many hours work, and even more dollars invested, you will need about 2 hours to complete the questions. This year’s collection differs from last year. Some of the lights that flared brightly in previous years have now faded like dying supernovas, while other new constellations have appeared or returned anew.
A good satnav and/or street directory would be a useful accessory to find your way around this little constellation, and we recommend you plan your route in advance. You will also need to bring these questions, and perhaps a torch. Please note that one or two of the locations may only be visible until about 10pm on week nights, but stay visible later on weekends. Some may not appear at all in the event of inclement weather. If any location is not visible, please do not disturb the occupants but move on to the next location.
SECURITY WARNING. There have been problems at the more popular vantage points in previous years. Please lock your cars if you want to view the sights on foot, and take your valuables with you. Also, please be patient with the traffic and small children at each site.
TO LOG THIS CACHE: Please do not include your answers in your log; instead, send us your correct answers to questions for at least NINE of the locations. You may log the cache once we confirm your answers. If you have logged the Lights previously, but visit them again this year, we'd still love to read about your experience, so please log a Note.
Location 1: S37° 52.091 E144° 41.350
Q1. What is on top of the left hand brick gate post?
Location 2: S37° 51.652 E144° 41.981
Q2. How many nodding reindeer around the fountain?
Location 3: S37° 51.334 E144° 40.540
Q3. How many bells below the star on the roof?
Location 4: S37° 51.580 E144° 40.876
Q4. What colour are the lights on the roof of the house?
Location 5: S37° 51.784 E144° 40.382
Q5. What colour are the antlers of the three reindeer on the roof of the house?
Location 6: S37° 51.856 E144° 39.604
Q6. How many silver/white kangaroos on the ground?
Location 7: S37° 52.171 E144° 39.881
Q7. What colour are the reins on the golden reindeer pulling the sleigh on the garage roof?
Location 8: S37° 53.179 E144° 39.459
Q8. What is the left hand Santa on the roof doing?
Location 9: S37° 52.364 E144° 36.420
Q9. What is the animal above the garage roller door ?
Location 10: S37° 52.768, E144° 36.748
Q10. What are the animals on the garage roof, and how many are there?
Location 11: S37° 53.331 E144° 37.546
A great spot for the little children.
Q11. What does the sign on Clarabelle’s back door say?
Location 12: S37° 54.256 E144° 37.959
There are three houses in a group here (#8, #14, & #16).
At #8, the corner house on the south side,
Q12. What does Santa drive?
Location 13: S37° 54.125 E144° 39.963
Q13. What is the Santa on the roof doing?
Location 14: S37° 54.358 E144° 40.613
Q14. How many reindeer are guarding the nativity scene?
Bonus: S37° 53.795 E144° 44.245
Those heading to/from the other side of the Westgate might like to stop by at Santander Cres in Point Cook, described in the Herald Sun in 2012 as "vying for the title of the State's most festive location" No question here though.
Extras. These were not switched on when we researched sites for this year
Extra 1: S37° 52.016 E144° 41.553
Extra 2: S37° 50.757 E144° 40.705
Note: For those wishing to explore Wyndham Lights further, this page and this page have more details of these and other lights around Wyndham, some of which were not on when we researched sites for this year.
We hope you enjoy this journey of discovery. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Caching Year to all from Mary & David.
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