Star of Bright Traditional Cache
AussiePuschaks: Unfortunately our attempts to get to Bright over the past months have been futile and we have not been able to rely on our local sponsor to assist. We have decided to archive this cache and make the space available for someone local to use this, or a nearby location, and hope to be able to make a find when we next return. Thanks for the fun everyone, and for those that assisted with this cache over the years, we appreciate your help.
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The Star Bridge in Bright has been in existence almost as long as the town itself, being the major crossing of the Ovens River, source of golden fortunes; and now summer fun and activities.
Bright, gateway to the Victorian Alps, Bogong High Plains, and a resort town for all seasons. Whether you are visiting to collect geocaches, ski the alps, mountain bike ride through the hills or cycle the valleys, bushwalk, canoe or enjoy the fine food and atmosphere, Bright has something for everyone.
Bright is centred around the Ovens River, the scene for much of its recreation. But long before that, the Ya-itma-thang tribe knew this area and occupied the surrounding area during the winter, and the high plains during the summer.
Hume and Hovell camped in the general area, at the junction of the Ovens River and Whorouly Creek on 24 November 1824, naming the main river the Ovens River after Major John Ovens, chief engineer to Governor Brisbane.
Soon the pastoralists came, with John Hillas arriving in 1837 with his cattle. Thomas Buckland soon joined, as well as William Stuckey and Joseph Dunphy.
In 1853 the gold rush in the Buckland Valley adjoining the Ovens Valley started, and in a few years, the Ovens River and tributaries were mined heavily. The township of Morses Creek (later named Bright) grew rapidly, and the Star Bridge was built to assist with crossing the Ovens River.
Today, the Star Bridge is at least the third version of the crossing, with a previous version having been washed away in the flooding Ovens River. The Star Bridge has been placed on the Victorian Heritage Register, yet you could cross the bridge without realising its significance to this community.
Take time to walk around the town. Near this cache is the start of the Bright Canyon Walk. Nearby is also the start of the multi-geocache: GCZF61 - Clever Gorge.
A HUGE thank you to Haveanez for restoring this cache for us from their own supplies after the December 2010 floods through the area. Who would have thought the river would have swollen to this height!! Kudos to Haveanez for their help and support.
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