NOTE 1: Please DO NOT move this cache! Place it back EXACTLY where it is located, & put the lid back on Properly.
NOTE 2: Cache is the small "Clip-lock" style container & is NOT one of the cheap "thrown-down" style caches placed here when people can't find the actual cache. (There is even a photo showing the Exact cache location!)
Located in Centenary park, Leongatha, stands a beautiful statue of a boy on a pony. The statue is a tribute to a boy, Lennie Gwyther, who on February 3rd 1932, aged only 9 years old, rode his pony "Ginger Mick" 1000 kms to Sydney to be present at the opening of the newly constructed "Sydney Harbour Bridge", the longest single span bridge in the world at the time.
Lennie's father, a decorated World War I hero with chronic war injuries, broke his leg on the Gwyther farm in South Leongatha. While he was in hospital, Lennie completed the ploughing and saved the crops. A thankful Leo asked how he could reward Lennie, and all he wanted was to see the majestic bridge in Sydney he had read about. Lennie mapped the route himself.
The story of Lennies ride is quite incredible, and a plaque outlining some of his story is also displayed at the cache location
Further can also be read about lennies journey here: http://www.smh.com.au/national/the-nineyearold-who-rode-a-pony-1000km-to-sydney-20150121-12v3kq.html
The cache location provides:
- Ample parking within metres of the cache location, including disabled car parking.
- Public toilets (self cleaning) with wheelchair access.
- Water: There is a clean drinking fountain with ample water pressure, as well as a tap to fill drink bottles if needed.
- Picnic tables (several) are available at this location.
- Rubbish & Recycling waste facilities at this location also.
- Lovely garden areas to rest and relax or take a break from driving.
This area can become very busy on public holidays, or hot days during peak holiday season. Please take care not to be seen / heard by "muggles" or Non-Caching members of the public.