Not Drowning, Caching - Magiclands Multi-Cache
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Not Drowning, Caching - Magiclands
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This is the first in a series of caches called "Not Drowning, Caching", which explores Phillip Island; each cache contains a letter and number clue, which you will need to use to find the final in the series - please write down the clue then leave it in the cache!
These spots are major tourist areas, so the difficulty might increase with muggle infestation.
This cache is not for the faint-hearted, in addition to the extensive clue finding, it involves a several km walk on a well-maintained track over a range of terrains (including sand) and will take 3 - 5 hours depending on your walking pace, and the time you spend enjoying the spectacular views.
Ensure you slip, slop, slap and carry water in summer or take a wind/rain proof jacket at other times.
This area is a shearwater rookery; please keep to designated tracks, there is no need to leave the track at any time during the cache
Initial co-ordinates:
S 38 32.631 E 145 20.466
Find the clues:
a = the number of things you must do to help protect the area
b = the number of lifesaving flags in the map
c = the number of hours to do the Cape Woolamai Circuit twice
d = the number of km in the Cape Woolamai Circuit
e = the total number of cars and boats in the map
f = the number of fishermen in the boat
g = the difference between the numbers of lifesavers and swimmers
h, i = the black track is h.i km long
j = the number of km times the number of hours for the Pinnacles walk
k = the difference between the number of walkers on the track and at the lookout
Go to S 38 ab.cde E 145 fg.hjk finding clues from the signs on the way:
l = the number of PINP parks you can visit with a multi "Parks Pass"
m = the sum of the last 2 digits in the PINP phone number
n = the third digit in the PINP phone number
o = the number of special birds making the beach home
Way point 2 - The Staircase
Count the steps and landings as you climb them then find the clues:
q = the difference between the 1st and 2nd digits in the number of steps
r = the beach number (A ?)
p = the number of different general warnings (yellow diamonds) on the main sign
s = the sum of the km for the green and blue tracks
Then go to S 38 33.153 E 145 20.804
Way point 3 - Muttonbird Rookery
t = the digit common to both the East and West tracks
Follow the track to S 38 al.elh E 145 bg.hrr
Way point 4 - Ancient Rock
u = the number for the later month when whales visit
Continue along the track to S 38 ll.unu E 145 fm.jsr
Way point 5 - Sea Caves
v = the number of sea caves visible
Continue along the track to S 38 aa.dcu E 145 fk.pbk
Way point 6 - The Light
w = the number of visible wind turbines on the eastern horizon (near Wonthaggi)
x = 1/10 of the weight in kg of each cylinder
Continue along the track to S 38 33.700 E 145 21.445
Way point 7 - The Lookout
y = the number of birds pictured on the sign
Continue along the track to S 38 la.lca E 145 br.fkh
Way point 8 - Quarry Track
z = the last digit of the distance to the quarry
Continue along the track to S 38 yo.tsw E 145 vz.ume – ground zero!
After signing the book and writing down the clue, continue north along the track or back along the beach to return to the car park
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
haqre lbhe srrg!
Treasures
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