During World War II, Oatley Park was used as a camp and training area. In July 1942, the 26th Field Company of the Royal Australian Engineers was moved from Carss Park to Oatley Park. Several temporary structures were assembled to accommodate about 250 soldiers, including a mess tent, kitchen, shower blocks, an Aldershot oven, and storehouse. By January 1943, after only 6 months, most of these soldiers had joined the AIF for service in New Guinea so the 26th Field Company was disbanded. They were then replaced by the Tasmanian 12th Field Company, RAE, which was stationed there for 10 weeks.
This geocache reminds us of these men and the memories they left behind:
1) An inscribed map of Tasmania on top of a rock
Stage 1 is at S 33° 58.866 E 151° 03.708. Here you will see the map of Tasmania with an inscription, on a rock. Who does it say the map was erected by (one word).
Use the letters in this word to crack the code and determine the coordinates for stage 2:
To find stage 2: S 33° 58.UVW' E 151° 3.XYZ'. Use the word from the Stage 1 inscription:
U = Take the first letter from the inscription, find its position in the alphabet and minus 11
V = Take the second letter from the inscription, find its position in the alphabet and minus 1
W = Take the third letter from the inscription, find its position in the alphabet and minus 8
X = Take the fourth letter from the inscription, find its position in the alphabet and minus 10
Y = Take the fifth letter from the inscription, find its position in the alphabet and add 4
Z = Take the sixth letter from the inscription, find its position in the alphabet and minus 9
To find stage 2: S 33° 58.UVW' E 151° 3.XYZ'.
2) Stage 2. Some steps and concrete floor of a kitchen and shower block
Walk up the steps and head for the far right edge of the concrete (it may be larger than you think). Then walk towards the rear, veering slightly right at the end. The cache is not far in front of you. Your goal is a small plastic container.
My first ever Multi-cache hide. I hope you enjoy learning about Oatley Park Military history 
First to Find - Trixtig - Congratulations
