Welcome to the Lake Illawarra Power Trail. This cache is part of a series of caches that don the foreshore of Lake Illawarra, highlighting the picturesque and unique locations around the lake. This large massive water is used by industrial, recreational and professional people for sailing, skiing, rowing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, boating, diving and is home to a variety of flora and fauna. It has a number of islands and reefs within and is tidal to the Tasman Sea via a narrow channel at Windang.
The Trail (a loop around the lake) is approximately 30km with most caches accessible by bike or “car & walk”. The LIPT is a work in progress and as further foreshore locations become available, additional caches will be placed.
The area around GZ for LIPT: 9 looks over the waters of Kully Bay near Warrawong Plaza (formerly Westfield) while adjacent to the nearby car-park are picnic tables, an equal access playground (designed for intellectually disabled, visually impaired and wheelchair bound children) and the Lake Illawarra Education Centre.
This two storey facility built in 2010, houses public amenities and the Futureworld Eco-Technology Centre which promotes awareness of lake issues such as climate change mitigation and sustainable energy sources. Open Monday-Thursday between 10am and 4pm (last tours at 3pm) or other times by appointment for community groups and school excursions. Small entry fee charged.
Searching for this cache may leave you exposed to walkers, cyclists and surrounding residents, especially on sporting days, so some stealth may be required. BYO pen and please replace exactly as found.
Placed as part of a joint project with Illawarra Caching Community (ICC) members, this not only marks my first hide but also celebrates reaching a personal milestone of 1300 smilies.