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Wimmera Settlers Multi-Cache

Hidden : 7/25/2015
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A multi cache which takes about half an hour and requires a short drive between waypoints. Depending on the route you take, you will more than likely encounter dry weather only roads, please obey these signs. This cache follows one of the first white settler families to put down their roots in the Wimmera.


The initial waypoint of this multi takes you inside the lovely Gray's Bridge Cemetery. Located in the middle of pretty much nowhere it is a peaceful oasis.

Location 1

You will find yourself at the back corner of the Gray's Bridge Cemetery standing in front of the gravestone of Charles Creswick who, according to the headstone, has the title of being the first white settler in the Wimmera to die here.

The Creswick Brothers, John and Charles, first settled in the Avon River region in February 1844. They built a homestead near a waterhole called 'Murt' on the advice of local Aboriginals. This waterhole was never known to run dry.

To find the next location you need the following information from the headstone;

The year that Charles Creswick died = ABCD

The year the grave was renovated = FGHJ

The number of letters in the fourth word of the first line of the additional white plaque = J

Location 2 is found at

S 36° 3D.B (C+H) C

E 142° 5 (H+J).(G-B+A+F) D G

Location 2

After a short drive you will find yourself in front of marker which indicates the location of a water source made famous by John Creswick and his son, Charles. As one of the only reliable water sources around, nearby settlers owe their survival during time of drought to the Creswick's construction.

The information and sights from this location will give you the final coordinates.

The number of great droughts = K

The number of letters in the fourth line of the writing on the vertical front face of the marker = L

The second drought occurred in this year = MNPQ

From the marker the location of the well can be seen close by. This is marked out with a chain held up with some posts. The number of posts holding up the chain = R

Banyena Plains was first occupied on this day in Februrary = T

The final location is found at

S 36° 3T.RNK

E 142° 5 (L+Q).L (T-M) P

The cache you seek is a cylindrical, screw-top container with logbook, swaps and a pen.

Additional Hints (No hints available.)