The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. It was once native to mainland Australia and now found in the wild only on the island state of Tasmania, including tiny east-coast Maria Island where there is a conservation project with disease-free animals. The size of a small dog, the Tasmanian devil became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936. It is related to quolls and distantly related to the thylacine. It is characterised by its stocky and muscular build, black fur, pungent odour, extremely loud and disturbing screech, keen sense of smell, and ferocity when feeding. The Tasmanian devil's large head and neck allow it to generate among the strongest bites per unit body mass of any extant mammal land predator, and it hunts prey and scavenges carrion as well as eating household products if humans are living nearby. Although it usually is solitary, it sometimes eats with other devils and defecates in a communal location. Unlike most other dasyurids, the devil thermoregulates effectively and is active during the middle of the day without overheating. Despite its rotund appearance, the devil is capable of surprising speed and endurance, and can climb trees and swim across rivers.
The Devil's 4 Mile Road is a single-lane gravel dirt road with potholes (that a small car can straddle in September/October's ideal weather conditions). The road is not maintained in winter. NOTE: In October, 2017, the road was graded with fresh gravel, filling in the potholes, but making the sides of the road a little steep in places. I talked to a local farmer who can't figure out why the township paid to have this God-forsaken road graded ??
Devil's 4 Mile Road is basically a "driveable" path that connects County Road 46 with Vansicle Road, north of Havelock. It is VERY windy, single lane and has dangerously steep drop-offs in some sections. I wouldn't drive it at night, if I were you. And go SLOW, or you could end up having to call a tow truck (if you can get cell reception). Please take precautions ! The geocaches were placed in locations where there was a safe pull-over for ONE vehicle (not a convoy !), so look for the pull-overs and use them!
Often you can drive the entire 4 miles without seeing another car or truck, even in the nice weather of September and October, and even on a weekend ! It's not a busy place, and you will hopefully, enjoy the peace and quiet. Either that or you will be completely creeped out !
There is poison ivy, so wear long pants and wash when you get home. Ticks are not a problem in this region... yet. And there's no wild parsnip or giant hogweed.
All the caches were placed as close to the road as possible, to avoid bushwacking, and to make it a quick, power-trail.