[ADVAUS] Not So Gentle Traditional Geocache
Mr Emu: Cache will not be replaced.
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This cache is part of the Australian Adventure Riders series of
caches intended to be accessed by motorbike, but all welcome.
The cache has been placed across the road from, and a little north
of the Seaview Road access gate to Gentle Annie Track, where the
Otway Forest Park adjoins the Great Otway National Park.
The track is ideally suited for Adventure riders, dirt bike riders
or 4WD enthusiasts. Please note that this track is rougher than
some of the other tracks in the area, with a couple of steep, rocky
sections to negotiate, as well as a section of moderately deep sand
(and/or puddles) at the eastern end. Moggs Creek Track joins Gentle
Annie Track part-way along, so you can choose different ways to get
to the cache.
Like a number of tracks in the region, Gentle Annie Track is closed
from 01 June to 31 October each year to protect road surfaces and
the environment, and for public safety. Hooligans regularly break
the locks (or gates!) over winter. If you visit in the
"off-season", follow the signage and don't use the track, even if
it looks open. Further information on the tracks and road closures
can be found from "Parks
Victoria". The
"specific page" has a
"map" you can download (1Mb pdf) that will be very
useful for planning your route between the [ADVAUS] caches in
this area (strong hint).
Please note that the cache should be available all year
round by using Seaview Road. I suggest the southern entrance from
the Deans Marsh-Lorne Road in the wet, and at all times for 2WD
vehicles. There are gates for seasonal access a kilometre or so in
from each end of Seaview Road, however these do not have any
signage, and were not closed last winter. The road seemed in fairly
good condition.
The cache you seek is a camouflaged 1L Sistema, hidden at the base
of a large tree. It is near Seaview Road, so you need to keep an
eye out that passing vehicles don't think you are acting
suspicioiusly. There are a few family-friendly swaps, in addition
to the logbook and pen. The cache is close to the parking area, so
your vehicle will be visible at all times.
*If you are pursuing other caches in this series (e.g. Hammonds
Camping Area), the shortest route via the map is via Seaview Road
and Bambra-Boonah Road.
Please note the following important warnings:
- Seaview Road Access - The northern end of Seaview Road has
an up-hill section of over 100m that is deeply rutted. When wet it
turns into an impassable "slime", where you keep sliding back
downhill even you have brakes on and feet on the ground (not
kidding). It is almost impossible simply to stand. Not recommended
in the wet for anyone, and not recommended for 2WD cars at
all.
- Bambra-Boonah Road - Beware! There are currently log
trucks using the northern section of this road. It is single-lane
carriageway, with blind corners and no where to evade traffic. Not
currently recommended, although weekends might be okay (not 100%
sure).
You can easily detour by back-tracking to the Deans Marsh-Lorne
Road and then following the tarmac to Deans Marsh, thence to
Bambra, where you can pick up the western end of Bambra Road..
Additional Hints
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