Above and Beyond - 5/5 Multi-Cache
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This is a 5 star difficulty cache. It will be difficult and challenging. Some climbing will be required. Always be safe, use appropriate equipment if needed and do not attempt anything where you are not 100% confident of your abilities.
IMPORTANT: To preserve the 5 star rating, please do not post pics of final location in your logs. Thanks
This cache highlights the Bendigo creek. The creek starts south from here at Big Hill at an elevation of 287m. It flows northward literally right through the heart of Bendigo. While standing at the posted coordinates look south-west along the creek, you will be able to see right under the CBD! These coordinates are also where you will begin your adventure.
To complete this cache you will need to answer 6 easy questions.
Question A -
At the starting coordinates there is a green signpost with several signs pointing in different directions.
A= The amount of letters on the top sign (on one side only)
Now off to the other waypoints...
Question B
Go to: S 36° 46.028 E 144° 16.102
Most of the girders used in the construction of this Bridge where produced by Dorman Long & Co who also made steel components used on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Using information found on the bridge, where in England is Dorman Long & Co?
B=number of letters in the name.
Question C
Go to: S 36° 45.938 E 144° 16.207
A small plaque placed on this bridge by Bendigo Mining mentions the water pipeline running along the creek bed.
C=the last 4 digits of the last phone number on the plaque.
Question D
Go to: S 36° 45.796 E 144° 16.440
The street that crosses the creek here is named after a flowering tree.
D= How many letters in the name of the tree?
Question E
Go to: S 36° 45.185 E 144° 17.092
E= How many vertical columns support this bridge underneath?
Question F
Go to: S 36° 44.162 E 144° 17.842
The handrails of this pedestrian bridge contain a lot of large wooden X's.
F = the amount of X's? (both handrails)
Now the hard part...
Go to: S 36 (A+B+12).(C-1151) E 144 (D+E+2).(209-F)
Please Note: The object at the above coordinates is the penultimate waypoint, NOT the cache, but it does contain the coordinates you so desire for the infamous final container. Are you worthy of a 5/5 cache?
In accordance with the rules of geocaching, your name must be signed into the physical log by yourself or someone present with you to claim the find online.
You are welcome to share the cache with the rest of your team before returning the cache to it's special spot.
Please use stealth as required
IMPORTANT:Photos welcome but to preserve the 5 star rating, please do not post photos or give away the final locations in your logs. Thanks
Have fun!
(Note: On 7/4/13 original cache location changed and formula updated, answers to questions remain the same)
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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Treasures
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