Mount Gowar Scenic Reserve is located between St. Arnaud and Charlton. Being located in a relatively flat region of the world, it offers one of the few elevated views around this region.
The scenic reserve has an area of 64.5ha and was established in September 1987. At the time of hiding this cache, just across from the scenic reserve the construction of some wind turbines has begun. Eventually these will provide power for Canberra!
From this point, you are taking in the view to the south of Mt. Gowar. The natural landform here provides a little bit (not much, but a little) of shelter from what can be a biting wind. You might share the location with a sheep or two on occasions, but for the most part the time here is yours and yours alone. So sit down and have a look!
This can be accessed within 110 metres with a two wheel drive vehicle, although I would recommend one with some decent ground clearance. Don’t attempt the ascent via 2WD vehicle after a heavy rain. Mount Gowar can also be walked by anyone of a half-reasonable fitness.
The cache is a perform tube – BYO pen. The granite here can tend to throw the signal around a bit.