Toccata - A composition for organ or harpsichord, free and bold in
style consisting of runs and passages alternating with fugued or
contrapuntal work, generally in equal notes with a flowing animated
and repaid movement.
Fugue - The most highly developed form of contrapuntal imitation
based on the principal of the equality of the parts, a theme
proposed by one part being taken up successively by all
participating parts thus bringing each in turn into special
prominence.
These lava formations were formed about a million years ago when
a massive lava flow, about 70 metres thick, spread over the plains
from nearby volcanic hills. A surface crust formed and the lava
beneath cooled very slowly and contracted. Vertical surface cracks
developed, and as the lava continued to harden, the cracks
lengthened until the basaltic mass was divided into columns. Over
the next million years, Jacksons Creek cut a deep valley through
the thick basalt layer to expose the formation known as 'the organ
pipes'.
Walk down the path to view the vertical columns - a set of
basalt columns formed by lava.
Walk upstream about 400 metres and see Rosette Rock - a radial
array of basalt columns like the spokes of a wheel.
Another 300 meters upstream and you can look at the Tessellated
Pavement - the tops of basalt columns.
Which formation the cache is at will be up to your GPSr to
find.
The walk down to the formations is quite steep and the walk back
up is very tiring indeed. Some of the walkways are paved and some
are hardpacked dirt. To visit all three formations, you will need
about 30-45 minutes plus another 15-20 minutes return. This does
not include time to search for the cache.
The cache itself is a small traditional cache, around 375ml,
disguised somewhat to match the surroundings.
Even though you are in a deep gully, you should receive a decent
satellite signal (we had 6 at the time of hiding).
We have respected the environmental boundaries that are in place
in the cache location, so even if you GPSr is pointing you into the
fenced off environmental area, you will not find the cache inside
the fence.
Parks Victoria advise that no dogs, bicycles or pets are
permitted and that the park gates close at 4:30pm.
