Swamp Thing Traditional Cache

Welcome to the Swamp

Well this location is steeped in History , dating back to 1862 when the first know service was held in the Wilderness Presbyterian Church of Strathdownie. Services had been held as far back as 1851 at the Old Strathdownie Homestead. In 1862 the original church was built near here and was then rebuilt in 1875 nearer to the present Church site.

It wasnt till 1914 that the present Church was built and still stands at its scenic location. This churh was the backbone of the local community which included areas from Mount Gambier to Casterton and Dartmoor and has seen many a change in its Lifetime.

On Sunday the 8th April 1962 the Wilderness Church celebrated its Centenery when more than 350 people came for a special service.To mark the occasion a new fence and gateway were donated by the McEachern family and they still stand today.



The Church is surrounded by the Church Swamp Wildlife Reserve which is briming with a wide range of trees and animals..This is a fantastic place to go for a walk and check out the unspoilt landscape, there is a small track that can be followed.

You will be searching for a small cliptop container with logbook, pen etc. We Hope you enjoy the area!!