Welcome to wazza9's 1st Cache, what a challenge and it all started because one of Nana Nel's trackable's went missing.
Your challenge is to experience the relocation of the Geocache.
You will visit WP1 (Woolpack Rocks) S 30° 24.573 E 152° 15.226, take a photo of your GPS showing the coordinates at the "end of trail" which is to be uploaded with your found log entry. Fires in 2019 destroyed the area and the original timber ladder. The track to Woopack Rocks reopened in 2023 and A part of of the old ladder is still visible under one of the new structures.
To obtain the coordinates for the Cache location at Port Hacking where you get to experience your reward, you need to visit the new climb ladder and obtain information which you will use to calculate your next stop.
Remember that when visiting WP1, the elevation is at approximately 1480m. It is not uncommon for it to snow here in winter - so if doing a winter trek take required gear. As always when in the Australian bush, keep a lookout for our wildlife and watch where you are placing your feet. Sensible footwear, sun protection, water for an 8Km return walk and legwear are always recomended.
Woolpack Rocks is one of the two high level viewing points in the Cathedral Rocks National Park in northern NSW. Woolpack Rocks are named because the rocks are similar in shape to Wool Packs. It is recomended that you start your walk from Native Dog Camping Grounds. The walking track has been cleared by Park staff in May 2012 providing a 4Km one way walk (8Km return). The last 350m is a bit hard going and the track is very narrow and steep. Be warned this is a dangerous area with deep crevices, steep rocks and high winds. It is not recomended to take Geokids without restraints and experience and common sence should be used.
Near WP1 you will find a couple of new structures that you will have to climb to get to "End Of Trail". While at the first multi step structure(on your way up), take note of the following details which will allow you to calculate the Cache location on the banks of Port Hacking south of Sydney.
How many horizontal landings are there. (Z=?).
How many sets of stairs are there. (Y=?).
How many posts support the lowest landing. (X=?).
How many posts support the bottom of the lowest set of steps. (C=?).
How many vertical posts support the handrail on the second step riser. (B=?).
How many bolts hold each vertical handrail post to the step riser. (A=?).
To find the Cache, you will need to go to
S 34 (Y-B)(Z*C).(2)(A+C)(Z+A+Y)
E151 (X-B)(X*B-C).(Y-C)(X/B)(Z/A)
where you can take in the view, identify the original cave location, set your GPS and then go on a Bearing of 270 Deg for a distance of 15M where you will find the container in a cave.
Due to the difficulty, this challenge will have two very special prizes. First to find (dinner for 2 voucher at set value at Caringbah Hotel) and Second to find (Geocaching NSW Geocoin). The Lostmonster & Co have visited WP1 and are eligible to try for these prizes.
The Cache was muggled between November 2014 and January 2015 and again between January and April 2015. This is the second replacement at a new location and contains some goodies and heaps of other cool stuff. New prizes will appear in the cache from time to time to reward cachers who undertake this challenge.
FTF Congradulations to: Marcus Vitrruvius
Team Unibolt Second TF
Team Chaos Third TF
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