Mandurah's Significant Trees
Quite by accident we found a register maintained by Mandurah City Council of significant trees in the area. Some of these trees are icons around Mandurah, others are unique examples of their species, and others are just magnificent trees, but all are worth taking a look at.
We hope you enjoy finding these natural wonders.
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Foreshore Walk
There are a number of trees on the Significant Tree Register along Mandurah's eastern foreshore and this multicache will take you for a walk to visit them all plus a bit extra. The co-ordinates above will take you to the first waypoint and you will then head north visiting the significant trees and associated plaques and signs. At each waypoint you will need to collect some information in order to be able to solve the final co-ordinates. Along the way you will also learn some of Mandurah's history and why the tress are significant to Mandurah. Good luck and enjoy the walk.
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Waypoints
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Start - WP1
07/0014 - Western Australian Peppermints
08/0072 - Lombardy Poplars
You are in Dalrymple Park, the site of the first government school in Mandurah. The 7 peppermint trees and 3 Lombardy poplars were planted by teacher Robert Dalrymple and his students to celebrate the official opening of the school in 1901. While the school itself was moved long ago, these trees have endured and continue to serve as a reminder of of a bygone era as well as provide a welcome shade and amenity for tourists and today's community. On most weekends there is a trash and treasure market held here.
Waypoint Question
A = total number of letters in the region of origin of the popular subspecies.
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WP2 - S 32° 32.082 E 115° 43.129
07/0012 - Australian Cabbage Palms
07/0051 Norfolk Island Pine
08/0063 - Canary Island Date Palms
Sign removed during bridge construction. B = 6.
At this waypoint you will be at a sign providing some general details of the the significant trees in this location. Note the shape of the Norfolk Pine, which is due to damage at some stage to the central part of the tree causing a 3 stemmed crown and highly attractive and unusual domed canopy.
Waypoint Question
B = 6 = The number of significant trees identified at this location
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WP3 - S 32° 32.027 E 115° 43.108
07/0008 - Moreton Bay Fig
A large effort has been made to retain this prominent Moreton Bay Fig tree during the construction of the adjacent buildings. This tree contributes significantly to the look and feel of this area, providing valuable shade for the patrons of the cafes and fish and chip shop under its branches. Its unique location within the board walk is a talking point for visitors to the area.
Waypoint Question
At the co-ordinates you will be standing on or near a plaque in the ground.
C = The year the structure commemorated by the plaque was built.
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WP4 - S 32° 32.007 E 115° 43.135
07/0037a - Moreton Bay Figs
07/0037b - Norfolk Pines
At this waypoint you will be at a sign providing some general details of the the Moreton Bay Figs and Norfolk Pines in this location. To many people these trees define the Mandurah Foreshore area and a range of events are held in this area throughout the year.
Waypoint Question
D = The number of these trees that have been removed since they were planted.
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WP5 - S 32° 31.829 E 115° 43.208
07/0046 - Western Australian Peppermint Trees
At this waypoint you will be at a sign providing some general details of these WA native trees and the reason they were planted here. We particularly like the gnarly old tree shown in this photo which is to the left of you at the sign.
Waypoint Question
E = The year the sporting complex was granted permission to plant the trees
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WP6 - S 32° 31.644 E 115° 43.288
07/0038 - Norfolk Island Pine
07/0039 - Monterey Cypress.
Across the road from this waypoint you will see a Norfolk Pine and the shorter Monterey Cypress. These trees were planted in the early 1950's by Mr Harold Blakely Jnr., son of Harold Blakely Snr, who once owned the famous Peninsula Hotel. These trees are situated in a very prominent location on Mandurah Terrace and significantly enhance the streetscape of the area.
Waypoint Question
F = The street number of the property in which the trees are located.
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WP7 -S 32° 31.615 E 115° 43.298
07/0012 - Red River Gum
This is an iconic Australian species which is widely distributed across the continent yet absent from the Southern half of WA. This particularly well grown tree is situated outside of the City of Mandurah Civic Centre and dominates the streetscape. It provides welcome shade to visitors and identifies the entry to the "coastal" garden behind which is well worth a look.
Waypoint Question
G = The number of "square arches" facing you x 3.
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WP8 - S 32° 31.560 E 115° 43.256
Swamp Sheoaks
This area has undergone a complete rehabilitation in recent times and has turned a forgotten stand of trees into an attractive area. The Casuarina trees, unlike many plants, are either male or female. There are both male and female specimens at this location. Based on the information on the sign, see if you can determine which is which.
Waypoint Question
H = The number of organisations involved in the redevelopment of this area.
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Cache Location
The cache location is at S 32° 31.X E 115° 43.Y
Where X = C-A-B-D-1314 and Y = E-F-G-H-1558
Checksums
Sum of digits for X = 15
Sum of digits for Y = 15
X - Y = 270
To really determine if you got it right use the geochecker below
We hope you enjoyed the walk and finding out why these trees are significant to Mandurah and its history.
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This Cache
The cache is a bison tube so bring your own writing implement.
Please keep it well covered to preserve the hide.
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