GC230ZK Six Foot Track (Traditional Cache) in New South Wales, Australia created by Jenmen

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GC230ZK ▼

A cache by Jenmen Message this owner

Hidden : 1/15/2010

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Such a beautiful part of Australia needed a cache

Co-ordinates varied a bit when placing cache. Six different readings give the above co-ordinates as closest!

Before getting to the cache, there is a lovely picnic area with a creek where children can paddle. There are shallow and deep areas...so do keep a close watch though.

Cache is magnetic and small. Please make sure magnet is being used when replacing.

To get to GZ, you drive through one of Australia’s most beautiful valleys.

GZ is at a point where the track crosses a road.

The Six Foot Track is a 45km foot path which was established as a bridle track, a short cut to Jenolan Caves from Katoomba. The train line travelled to Tarana and Mt Victoria and the only way for travelers to reach Jenolan Caves was by coach. It was originally hoped that the track would be upgraded to carry horse drawn carriages.

An upgrade was commenced in the 1960’s but it achieved nothing.

There is an abundance of wildlife in this beautiful area, both fauna and flora. There are beautiful walks through rain forests.

Before you reach GZ you will pass The Old Ford Reserve which is an ideal place for a picnic and there are lovely pools for children to paddle in (there are also deeper holes too so keep an eye on toddlers)
The entrance to The Old Ford Reserve is at S33 43.912 E150 14.098

History of The Six Foot Track
“The route was surveyed by William Cooper and party in 1884. Existing tracks were used where possible, including, it is said, brumby (wild horse) trails. The trail, marked by calico strips, was negotiated by various parties during the construction of the bridle track.
The first recorded passage of the completed bridle track from Katoomba to Jenolan was by the governor, Lord Carrington, in September 1887.
Whilst little of the original bridle track remains, the route remains open to walkers as "The Six Foot Track". More information and maps are available from information centres and bushwalking shops.
By the 1930's, lack of maintenance had resulted in the track no longer being suitable for bridle use. Compiling the 1937 military map of the area, Major Clews chose to apply the name Six Foot Track, referring to the original tender specification for a width of six feet. The name is said to have been in oral use, locally, for some years before.
The track was reopened in 1984, following reconstruction work. Much of the route is through World Heritage listed national park. The annual Six Foot Marathon attracts a crowd of entrants, and quickly separates the merely fit from the seriously fit!” (visit link)

Each year in March there is a marathon (which commenced in 1984) along the Six Foot Track for 850 competitors, however places are booked months ahead.
The race starts at The Explorer’s Tree at Katoomba and ends at Jenolan Caves
If you are interested see http:www.sixfoot.com/

For more information see (visit link)

Take time to walk about 150 metres along the track to visit the cairn

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Purpx lbhe tevq. Qba'g or sbbyrq... ybbx va gur guveq.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)