¡WATCH YOUR NOSE! EarthCache

Passionate Bushwalkers under the Geocachers will appreciate this cache as an encouragement to do a lovely and to some extent DEMANDING hike to a huge rock outcrop that offers tremendous views to the coastline, the Russell River Valley with the mountain range beyond in the South and even to the Tablelands. To the North one can see the densely overgrown ridge leading up to the summit of Bartle Frere.
The mountain ranges of Northeast Queensland consist mainly of Granite. 300 to 275 Million years ago the Bellenden Ker Range evolved eventually including Mount Bartle Frere and Broken Nose as the southern tip. The very solid rock formation confined a border for volcanic activities ongoing on the Tablelands which eventually ceased only the “little while” in geological terms of 0.01 Million (10000) years ago.
You can imagine the very resistant nature of the granite rocks by seeing Broken Nose as a prominent and eye-catching landmark from the coastal plains as well as from the Tablelands. Besides this very noticeable outcrop there are many other granite objects lying in the vicinity which remain during the washing out process of softer materials by rainwater during the many million years.
If you climb Broken Nose or the summit of Mount Bartle Frere you will walk over rims and occasionally pass big boulders beside the trail. They are covered by different epiphytes such as orchids and ferns.
A very special flora evolved in this and comparable areas of the Wet Tropics e.g. the conspicuous Oraniopsis Appendiculata Palms which have a similar appearance to coconut palms (http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Oraniopsis/appendiculata.html).
From the Bruce Hwy turn off south of Miriwinni to Josephine Falls and leave your vehicle there.
You have to be prepared to being attacked by leeches during the walk especially in moist conditions. An easy way to deter most of them is applying insect repellent to your shoes and ankles.
From the parking area, follow a signposted walking track leading up 3½ km (approx. 2h) to Majuba Creek offering a basic tent site. Leave the stream to your right and, after a short breather continue straight for a quite steep climb gaining about 550 m in altitude. The clearly defined path will then lead you to the left eventually approaching Broken Nose Lookout (approx. 2km / 2½h). The stunning views from here will be an appropriate reward for the tiring climb you have done. Be aware that there are NO RAILS securing the place – so practice CAUTION!
Going down be careful again and “watch your nose”!

• Look at the very big granite boulder you are passing about 50 m away from the Broken Nose Lookout. Can you tell me the approximate horizontal length?
• Look for an Oraniopsis Appendiculata Palm marking the highest spot of the trail to Broken Nose. Mark down the co-ordinates and the approximate elevation!
• The first part of the trail has several minor creek crossings. How many of them are bridged by boards?
• There is a very short footpath on the summit of Broken Nose, leading to another lookout. Find out its direction in degrees!
• Send a photo showing you or someone of your party sitting on the Broken Nose and the landscape in the background! A photo of you in front or behind the horizontal part of the Oraniopsis Appendiculata Palm’s stem marking the highest spot of the climb would also be accepted.

Answer at least three (3) of the above questions and send them per email to the cache owner to get the consent to a log as „found it“.