130 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period, Chillagoe was covered by a shallow continental sea. Marine animals such as the plesiosaurs and elasmosaur thrived in these warm shallow marine conditions.
The elasmosaur is part of the Sauropsida family and could reach up to a length of 14 metres and weigh in at 2 tonnes. They had a very long neck and were equipped with four flippers. They are believed to have been slow swimmers and only capable of stalking schools of fish by approaching them from below.
In 1999, bones of a elasmosaur were discovered in close proximity to Chillagoe. These bone were nicknamed Dave after the gentleman who made the discovery. 80% of Dave's bones have been recovered, but his head, fins and tail tip are still remains missing.
While Dave's bones now reside in the Queensland Museum, a replica of Dave has been erected at the towns southern entrance for all to see and marvel.
This cache is in a public area beside the main road into town, so some stealth may be required. The cache location will not be immediately obvious, but the hint will aid in its discovery. As this is a micro cache, there is only room for a log. Please brink your own pen.