Maladies of Geocaching #2 - The Oasis Multi-Cache
Maladies of Geocaching #2 - The Oasis
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The second cache in the Maladies of Geocaching series
When I found this place, I felt like I had left Australia, and teleported myself to Vanuatu.
I was then torn about how best to use this unexpectedly beautiful spot. The neighbours surrounding this Oasis obviously take care in looking after their common piece of paradise. On one hand I want you to experience it from where I think it looked the best, on the other hand, I don't want you moving rocks, turning over branches, or having to search for a cache under the gaze of the surrounding houses.
Then it came to me - a simple multicache. [Edit Sep 2025 - Old sign was moldy, new nearby sign needs new rules] You need to go to the provided co-ordinates and look for the council sign. In the direction you come you will be facing its back, need to cross a small creek to view, but will still stay on public property.
South:
On the bottom of the sign underneath the drowning man, there are two sentences. Count the number of words (the phone number is not a word). This should give a lowish 2 digit number (nn)
S 33 44.9nn
East:
On the top of the sign is the three word name of the area you are in. Count the number of letters in the first word (x), and the last word (y)
E 151 14.7xy
P.S Use the 'redacted' image to help with any ambiguities.
GPS is not great at GZ, so I gave a decent hint. With regards to the terrain, yes it is a short distance, but there are at least two spots where you need to take special care. I went down past the end of the steps, then turned right.
Finally, make sure you take a copy of the clue!
P.S You don't ever go onto private property at any stage with this cache - I made sure of that when setting it up.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Haqre Abegu Jrfg rqtr bs znaznqr bowrpg. Gbepu jvyy uryc
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