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Telephone Box Junction Traditional Geocache

Hidden : 4/25/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Mount Stirling is a mountain in the Victorian Alps of the Great Dividing Range.  The mountain has an elevation of 1,747–1,749 metres above sea level.


TELEPHONE BOX JUNCTION

The main hub and facilities of Mount Stirling are located at Telephone Box Junction which is approximately an 8km drive from the base of the mountain.  Facilities during peak season available at this location are:

Café

First Aid Centre and Ski Patrol Base

Visitor Centre

How do I get there?

Telephone Box Junction is located on the Mount Stirling Road and is bitumen to this point.  Beyond this point is the Circuit Road which was originally developed for logging but is now used recreationally.

The cache is accessible year around and is placed so it is sheltered from the weather and easy to retrieve without drawing too much attention to yourselves, the hint provided is very explicit for this reason. 

Whilst there, you may wish to check out the webcam, click Here to access. You may get a candid snapshot of yourself, feel free to post with your log if you do.

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Be Prepared

The best months for walking are from November through to April, however, weather conditions can change rapidly, and snowfalls and blizzards can occur at any time of the year.  During the summer period, bushfires can also pose a threat so check the CFA website for updates prior to departure – you should not venture into State Parks or the Alpine National Parks during Code Red days.

Be prepared with:

• Wind and waterproof jackets
• Warm clothing – hat, gloves, sunglasses, and strong footwear
• Food and water
• First aid kit and sunscreen
• Map and compass
• Check the weather forecast before departing
• Let someone know where you are going
• Mobile phone (reception in some areas)

 

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Uvqqra haqre pbire va gbc bs fvta, yrsg unaq fvqr snpvat fvta sebz sebag

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)