Skip to content

Mater Hill Multi-Cache

Hidden : 3/11/2017
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   large (large)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

The Sisters of Mercy Catholic Order was founded in Ireland by The Venerable Mother Catherine McAuley.On 10 May 1861 a group of five Sisters of Mercy settled in Brisbane and established a congregation at All Hallows, Fortitude Valley. 

To Find out More about Mater Health Services Fascinating History Visit: http://history.mater.org.au/


‘Aubigny’ was a temporary facility to be used until the Sisters of Mercy could raise enough money to build a hospital at their South Brisbane site.The private hospital remained at North Quay for almost five years. In keeping with their vision to provide public healthcare, construction commenced on two brand new Mater hospitals on 10 acres of land purchased by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893. The site, now called Mater Hill, is located south of the river and overlooks South Brisbane and Woolloongabba. More than a hundred years later, Mater’s bustling network of hospitals and supporting healthcare services extend beyond the always busy ‘Mater Hill’ to the wider Brisbane community Mater’s journey from one small private hospital in North Quay to where Mater is today is one of determination, growth and change, all without compromising to their commitment to care.This Multi cache Takes you on a history lesson on Mater's History which explains how far their grown.

WP1 – Mater Private Hospital

You are looking for a micro in a muggle hotspot. Please be careful when retrieving the cache and please return back in place with stealth. You will discover a hint which will navigate you to Waypoint 2.

WP2 – ????

Visit WP1 and you will be navigated to WP2.

To Find The Cache

At WP2 answer the following questions:

A: How many Seats are their near WP2 (Minus 4)

B: How many traffic lights posts are there at the intersection near WP2 (Minus 1)

C: What year was the second foundation stone of the Mater children’s hospital blessed (1st Digit, Plus 4)

D: What year did the original mater Children’s hospital open on Annerley Road (2nd Digit)

E: What year was the first stone of the Adult Public Hospital blessed (4th Digit)

You may need to ask Dr. Google for this one.

F: When was the founder of the Sisters of Mercy born (1st Digit, Minus 1)

G: When was the religious institute Sisters of Mercy Founded (4th Digit, Plus 1)

H: Currently how many Mater operated hospitals are there in South-East Queensland (Public and Private)? (Minus 7)

I: What Year is mentioned on the Second Plaque (2nd Digit, Minus 2)

J: When did the original Mater Hospital "Aubigny" open? (4th Digit, Plus 2)

Final Coords is: S27 AB.CDE E153 FG.HIJ

The Distance between WP2 and GZ does require a Significant Hike, Distance wise. I would Recommend travelling by a motor vehicle to Reach GZ.

Extreme Stealth is Required when retrieving the cache at GZ. Please Re-hide well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Hints (No hints available.)