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How south can you get?? Traditional Cache

Hidden : 6/23/2012
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This location requires a bit of a trek to get to but will place you at the southern-most point of Western Australia.

There is a walk trail you can take from Shelley Beach Lookout within West Cape Howe National Park, which will take you about 2 hours in each direction to walk. The walk will reward you with some encounters with the local fauna if you are quiet enough on approach  =)
Be sure to bring plenty of water.

Alternatively, if you have a 4WD you can shave off most of the trek by going along Dunsky's Track, then walk the last little bit (~500m) to Torbay Head. The DEC map/sign at the park entry can help with picking a route.

The last little bit on foot can be navigated along an informal trail following small rock cairns - please exercise caution near the edge as wind gusts and wet granite could potentially be bad for your health.

If you have a sharp eye and turn up at the right time of year you may be able to spot some whales playing nearby (June-September).

If you enjoy the views and would like something a little more dramatic, I strongly recommend checking out SmokyBear's nearby cache: GCNWQ3 (Waay Down South).

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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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)